Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction
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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 Brighton & Hove Albion face Aston Villa today in the WSL:
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Conceded by Lucy Parker.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Jelena Cankovic.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Sophie Baggaley.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Attempt saved. Lucy Staniforth (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Conceded by Lucy Parker.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Goal! Brighton and Hove Albion Women 3, Aston Villa Women 2. Fran Kirby (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Delay in match (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Katie Robinson (Aston Villa Women) is shown the yellow card.
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