Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from American Express Stadium
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 West Ham United today in the WSL:
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Conceded by Anouk Denton.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
Kirsty Smith (West Ham United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
Delay in match (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
Offside, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Nikita Parris is caught offside.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Conceded by Anouk Denton.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
Delay in match because of an injury Michelle Agyemang (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
Goal! Brighton and Hove Albion Women 3, West Ham United Women 2. Fran Kirby (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Kiko Seike.
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