Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur 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 Tottenham Hotspur today in the WSL:
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
Attempt missed. Lucy Bronze (Chelsea Women) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Guro Reiten with a cross following a set piece situation.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
Drew Spence (Tottenham Hotspur Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
Guro Reiten (Chelsea Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur Women. Ella Morris replaces Amanda Nildén.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur Women. Lenna Gunning-Williams replaces Olga Ahtinen.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
Goal! Chelsea Women 4, Tottenham Hotspur Women 1. Sandy Baltimore (Chelsea Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner following a set piece situation.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
Penalty missed! Still Chelsea Women 3, Tottenham Hotspur Women 1. Guro Reiten (Chelsea Women) hits the left post with a left footed shot.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
Penalty conceded by Clare Hunt (Tottenham Hotspur Women) with a hand ball in the penalty area.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
Goal! Chelsea Women 3, Tottenham Hotspur Women 1. Johanna Rytting Kaneryd (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Millie Bright with a cross.
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