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
Second Half begins Brighton and Hove Albion Women 1, West Ham United Women 0.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
First Half ends, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 1, West Ham United Women 0.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Conceded by Shelina Zadorsky.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
Attempt blocked. Fran Kirby (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Vicky Losada.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
Foul by Kirsty Smith (West Ham United Women).
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
Kiko Seike (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
Attempt saved. Poppy Pattinson (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Marisa Olislagers.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United
Foul by Oona Siren (West Ham United Women).
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