Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester United 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 Manchester United today in the WSL:
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester United
Attempt saved. Hinata Miyazawa (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ella Toone.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester United
Goal! Brighton and Hove Albion Women 1, Manchester United Women 1. Nikita Parris (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) header from very close range to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Maria Thórisdóttir.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester United
Attempt missed. Maria Thórisdóttir (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Vicky Losada.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester United
Attempt missed. Madison Haley (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester United
Attempt missed. Madison Haley (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box misses to the right.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester United
Second Half begins Brighton and Hove Albion Women 0, Manchester United Women 1.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester United
Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Michelle Agyemang replaces Bruna Vilamala.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester United
First Half ends, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 0, Manchester United Women 1.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester United
Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
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