Crystal Palace vs Manchester City LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Selhurst Park
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 Manchester City today in the WSL:
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City
Lauren Hemp (Manchester City Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City
Goal! Crystal Palace Women 0, Manchester City Women 2. Jill Roord (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City
Attempt saved. Jill Roord (Manchester City Women) header from very close range is saved.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City
Second Half begins Crystal Palace Women 0, Manchester City Women 1.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City
Substitution, Crystal Palace Women. Ashleigh Weerden replaces Shanade Hopcroft.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City
First Half ends, Crystal Palace Women 0, Manchester City Women 1.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City
Attempt missed. Khadija Shaw (Manchester City Women) header from the centre of the box.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City
Attempt missed. Lauren Hemp (Manchester City Women) left footed shot from outside the box.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City
Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
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