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
Sjoeke Nüsken (Chelsea Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Offside, Chelsea Women. Guro Reiten is caught offside.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Bex Rayner replaces Kiko Seike.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt blocked. Rachel McLauchlan (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Conceded by Hannah Hampton.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt saved. Kiko Seike (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Michelle Agyemang.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt missed. Erin Cuthbert (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt saved. Niamh Charles (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt blocked. Catarina Macário (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Sjoeke Nüsken.
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