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Manchester City vs Aston Villa LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction

Follow all the action from Joie Stadium

Luke Baker
Sunday 20 October 2024 10:15 BST
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(The FA via Getty Images)

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 Manchester City face Aston Villa today in the WSL:

Manchester City vs Aston Villa

Match ends, Manchester City Women 2, Aston Villa Women 1.

20 October 2024 14:09

Manchester City vs Aston Villa

Second Half ends, Manchester City Women 2, Aston Villa Women 1.

20 October 2024 14:09

Manchester City vs Aston Villa

Attempt saved. Lauren Hemp (Manchester City Women) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.

20 October 2024 14:08

Manchester City vs Aston Villa

Offside, Manchester City Women. Khadija Shaw is caught offside.

20 October 2024 14:06

Manchester City vs Aston Villa

Attempt saved. Ebony Salmon (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Miri Taylor.

20 October 2024 14:05

Manchester City vs Aston Villa

Foul by Leila Ouahabi (Manchester City Women).

20 October 2024 14:04

Manchester City vs Aston Villa

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

20 October 2024 14:03

Manchester City vs Aston Villa

Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.

20 October 2024 14:03

Manchester City vs Aston Villa

Delay in match because of an injury Rachel Daly (Aston Villa Women).

20 October 2024 14:02

Manchester City vs Aston Villa

Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Sarah Mayling replaces Noëlle Maritz.

20 October 2024 14:00

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