Leicester City vs Chelsea 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 Leicester City face Chelsea today in the WSL:
Leicester City vs Chelsea
First Half ends, Leicester City Women 1, Chelsea Women 0.
Leicester City vs Chelsea
Mayra Ramírez (Chelsea Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Leicester City vs Chelsea
Ruby Mace (Leicester City Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Leicester City vs Chelsea
Attempt blocked. Nathalie Björn (Chelsea Women) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Guro Reiten.
Leicester City vs Chelsea
Delay in match because of an injury Mayra Ramírez (Chelsea Women).
Leicester City vs Chelsea
Sophie Howard (Leicester City Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Leicester City vs Chelsea
Mayra Ramírez (Chelsea Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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