Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa 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 Crystal Palace face Aston Villa today in the WSL:
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
First Half ends, Crystal Palace Women 1, Aston Villa Women 0.
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
Attempt missed. Chasity Grant (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from outside the box is too high.
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
Attempt missed. Clarissa Larisey (Crystal Palace Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Chloë Arthur with a cross following a corner.
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
Corner, Crystal Palace Women. Conceded by Paula Tomás.
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
Offside, Aston Villa Women. Ebony Salmon is caught offside.
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
Miri Taylor (Aston Villa Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
Attempt missed. Clarissa Larisey (Crystal Palace Women) header from the centre of the box.
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
Anna Patten (Aston Villa Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
Anna Patten (Aston Villa Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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