Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion 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 Chelsea face Brighton & Hove Albion today in the WSL:
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Match ends, Chelsea Women 4, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 2.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Second Half ends, Chelsea Women 4, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 2.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt missed. Sjoeke Nüsken (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from outside the box.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Sjoeke Nüsken (Chelsea Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Substitution, Chelsea Women. Oriane Jean-François replaces Erin Cuthbert.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Goal! Chelsea Women 4, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 2. Sjoeke Nüsken (Chelsea Women) header from the left side of the six yard box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Catarina Macário with a cross following a corner.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Corner, Chelsea Women. Conceded by Marisa Olislagers.
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