Everton vs West Ham United LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Walton Hall 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 Everton face West Ham United today in the WSL:
Everton vs West Ham United
Attempt missed. Veatriki Sarri (Everton Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Melissa Lawley with a cross.
Everton vs West Ham United
Attempt blocked. Katja Snoeijs (Everton Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Everton vs West Ham United
Attempt blocked. Megan Finnigan (Everton Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Everton vs West Ham United
Attempt blocked. Megan Finnigan (Everton Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Sara Holmgaard.
Everton vs West Ham United
Clare Wheeler (Everton Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Everton vs West Ham United
Attempt saved. Veatriki Sarri (Everton Women) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Honoka Hayashi.
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