Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion 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 Brighton & Hove Albion today in the WSL:
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt saved. Mille Gejl (Crystal Palace Women) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Josie Green.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Corner, Crystal Palace Women. Conceded by Maria Thórisdóttir.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Mille Gejl (Crystal Palace Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Nikita Parris (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Corner, Crystal Palace Women. Conceded by Jorelyn Carabalí.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt blocked. Katie Stengel (Crystal Palace Women) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is blocked.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Vicky Losada (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt missed. Guro Bergsvand (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Vicky Losada with a cross following a corner.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Conceded by Shae Yañez.
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