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:
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First Half ends, Aston Villa Women 2, West Ham United Women 1.
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Corner, West Ham United Women. Conceded by Noëlle Maritz.
Aston Villa vs West Ham United
Attempt missed. Amber Tysiak (West Ham United Women) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Viviane Asseyi with a cross following a corner.
Aston Villa vs West Ham United
Corner, West Ham United Women. Conceded by Danielle Turner.
Aston Villa vs West Ham United
Offside, Aston Villa Women. Rachel Daly is caught offside.
Aston Villa vs West Ham United
Attempt blocked. Noëlle Maritz (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Adriana Leon.
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Lucy Staniforth (Aston Villa Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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