Chelsea vs Reading LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction

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Follow The Independent's live coverage of all the action in the FA Women’s Super League today.

The WSL is the top tier of English women’s football with international players from all over the world plying their trade in one of the most competitive and entertaining leagues around.

Chelsea have won three of the past four titles and Emma Hayes’ side will be right in the hunt again, with the likes of Arsenal - champions in 2018-19 – and Manchester City, who have been runners-up for each of the past four seasons, among their competitors.

With the top three sides qualifying for the UEFA Women’s Champions League, all 12 WSL teams have plenty to play for, although some clubs’ main ambition will simply be to avoid the drop.

The side who finish bottom will be relegated to the FA Women’s Championship – a fate that befell Bristol City in 2020-21 – and newly-promoted Leicester City, competing in the top flight of the women’s game for the first time, will be eager to avoid an immediate return.

We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:

Chelsea vs Reading

Attempt saved. Ève Périsset (Chelsea Women) header from the centre of the box is saved.

11 December 2022 19:03

Chelsea vs Reading

Attempt saved. Jelena Cankovic (Chelsea Women) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Fran Kirby.

11 December 2022 19:02

Chelsea vs Reading

Fran Kirby (Chelsea Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.

11 December 2022 19:02

Chelsea vs Reading

Attempt saved. Lauren Wade (Reading Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.

11 December 2022 19:02

Chelsea vs Reading

Goal! Chelsea Women 1, Reading Women 0. Fran Kirby (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box following a set piece situation.

11 December 2022 19:01

Chelsea vs Reading

Bethany England (Chelsea Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

11 December 2022 19:00

Chelsea vs Reading

Attempt missed. Tia Primmer (Reading Women) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high following a corner.

11 December 2022 18:56

Chelsea vs Reading

Corner, Reading Women. Conceded by Magdalena Eriksson.

11 December 2022 18:55

Chelsea vs Reading

Attempt missed. Millie Bright (Chelsea Women) header from the centre of the box following a corner.

11 December 2022 18:54

Chelsea vs Reading

Corner, Chelsea Women. Conceded by Deanna Cooper.

11 December 2022 18:53