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
Offside, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Nikita Parris is caught offside.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Pauline Bremer (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Foul by Josie Green (Crystal Palace Women).
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Maisie Symonds (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Maisie Symonds replaces Jelena Cankovic because of an injury.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Delay in match because of an injury Jelena Cankovic (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt missed. Katie Stengel (Crystal Palace Women) right footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the right.
Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Goal! Crystal Palace Women 0, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 1. Bruna Vilamala (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) left footed shot from the right side of the six yard box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Fran Kirby.
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