Aston Villa vs West Ham United LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Villa Park
The new Women's Super League marks the start of a new era for reigning champions Chelsea, with long-serving boss Emma Hayes having departed in summer to start a new adventure with the USA Women's team.
Last year they just about did enough to claim the title on goal difference ahead of Manchester City, while Arsenal will again hope to make it a three-horse race for the WSL title. Meanwhile Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham will hope to progress after further rebuilding this summer.
Crystal Palace were promoted to replace Bristol City in the top flight, while on a wider note, the league is now under the management and operation of a new organisation set up to lead women's football towards further growth and progression, with Nikki Doucet overseeing both the WSL and Championship in a new phase for the game.
Follow the live action below as Aston Villa face West Ham United today in the WSL:
Aston Villa vs West Ham United
Attempt missed. Jordan Nobbs (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right following a corner.
Aston Villa vs West Ham United
Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Amber Tysiak.
Aston Villa vs West Ham United
Attempt missed. Lucy Staniforth (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left following a corner.
Aston Villa vs West Ham United
Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Shelina Zadorsky.
Aston Villa vs West Ham United
Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Kinga Szemik.
Aston Villa vs West Ham United
Attempt saved. Anna Patten (Aston Villa Women) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Lucy Staniforth with a cross.
Aston Villa vs West Ham United
Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Anouk Denton.
Aston Villa vs West Ham United
Attempt missed. Seraina Piubel (West Ham United Women) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box.
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