Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham 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 West Ham United today in the WSL:
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
Attempt blocked. Madison Haley (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) header from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Kiko Seike with a cross.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
Goal! Brighton and Hove Albion Women 2, West Ham United Women 2. Katrina Gorry (West Ham United Women) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
Attempt saved. Manuela Paví (West Ham United Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Riko Ueki.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
Poppy Pattinson (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
Goal! Brighton and Hove Albion Women 2, West Ham United Women 1. Katrina Gorry (West Ham United Women) right footed shot from outside the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Oona Siren.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
Katrina Gorry (West Ham United Women) hits the bar with a right footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Oona Siren.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
Foul by Nikita Parris (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
Goal! Brighton and Hove Albion Women 2, West Ham United Women 0. Kiko Seike (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Rachel McLauchlan.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
Attempt missed. Seraina Piubel (West Ham United Women) left footed shot from very close range is too high. Assisted by Riko Ueki.
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