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

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Champions Chelsea opened their WSL title defence with a 2-1 win over Tottenham at Stamford Bridge.

Australia striker Sam Kerr, who had been injured at the World Cup, was not in the squad - but Chelsea debutant Mia Fishel headed the home side into a 27th-minute lead.

England international Lauren James added another early in the second half from a cross by Guro Reiten, whose initial effort looked to have been cleared away from behind the line.

Spurs set up a tense closing 15 minutes when Martha Thomas pulled a goal back, before Chelsea substitute Jelena Cankovic saw her late goal ruled out for offside.

Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur

Match ends, Chelsea Women 2, Tottenham Hotspur Women 1.

1 October 2023 19:33

Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur

Second Half ends, Chelsea Women 2, Tottenham Hotspur Women 1.

1 October 2023 19:30

Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur

Foul by Jelena Cankovic (Chelsea Women).

1 October 2023 19:29

Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur

Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur Women. Kit Graham replaces Grace Clinton.

1 October 2023 19:23

Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur

Attempt missed. Mia Fishel (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from outside the box is too high.

1 October 2023 19:21

Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur

Offside, Chelsea Women. Jelena Cankovic tries a through ball, but Mia Fishel is caught offside.

1 October 2023 19:21

Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur

Attempt missed. Melanie Leupolz (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Fran Kirby.

1 October 2023 19:17

Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur

Substitution, Chelsea Women. Jelena Cankovic replaces Maren Mjelde.

1 October 2023 19:16

Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur

Attempt saved. Angharad James (Tottenham Hotspur Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Eveliina Summanen.

1 October 2023 19:14

Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur

Corner, Tottenham Hotspur Women. Conceded by Jess Carter.

1 October 2023 19:13