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

Attempt saved. Jessica Naz (Tottenham Hotspur Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.

1 October 2023 19:13

Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur

Attempt missed. Martha Thomas (Tottenham Hotspur Women) right footed shot from the left side of the box.

1 October 2023 19:12

Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur

Foul by Ashley Lawrence (Chelsea Women).

1 October 2023 19:10

Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur

Substitution, Chelsea Women. Ashley Lawrence replaces Lauren James.

1 October 2023 19:08

Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur

Substitution, Chelsea Women. Jessie Fleming replaces Guro Reiten.

1 October 2023 19:08

Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur

Goal! Chelsea Women 2, Tottenham Hotspur Women 1. Martha Thomas (Tottenham Hotspur Women) left footed shot from very close range to the bottom right corner.

1 October 2023 19:07

Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur

Attempt saved. Grace Clinton (Tottenham Hotspur Women) left footed shot from outside the box is saved.

1 October 2023 19:07

Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur

Lauren James (Chelsea Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.

1 October 2023 19:05

Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur

Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur Women. Rosella Ayane replaces Celin Bizet Ildhusøy.

1 October 2023 19:04

Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur

Guro Reiten (Chelsea Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

1 October 2023 19:03