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
Paula Tomás (Aston Villa Women) is shown the red card for violent conduct.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Penalty Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Kiko Seike draws a foul in the penalty area.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Penalty conceded by Paula Tomás (Aston Villa Women) after a foul in the penalty area.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Attempt missed. Madison Haley (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Kiko Seike with a cross.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Adriana Leon replaces Kirsty Hanson.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Madison Haley replaces Pauline Bremer.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Jelena Cankovic replaces Vicky Losada.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Attempt missed. Chasity Grant (Aston Villa Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Kirsty Hanson.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Foul by Maisie Symonds (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
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