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
Attempt missed. Kiko Seike (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from outside the box.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
Shelina Zadorsky (West Ham United Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
Nikita Parris (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
Attempt saved. Riko Ueki (West Ham United Women) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Katrina Gorry.
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 Rachel McLauchlan (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
Attempt blocked. Viviane Asseyi (West Ham United Women) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is blocked. Assisted by Seraina Piubel.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
Attempt blocked. Nikita Parris (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
Attempt blocked. Maisie Symonds (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
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