Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Leigh Sports Village Stadium
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 United face Brighton & Hove Albion today in the WSL:
Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Madison Haley (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Foul by Madison Haley (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Foul by Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United Women).
Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt saved. Ella Toone (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Offside, Manchester United Women. Gabrielle George is caught offside.
Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt missed. Leah Galton (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Gabrielle George.
Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt blocked. Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Leah Galton.
Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt saved. Dominique Janssen (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt blocked. Dominique Janssen (Manchester United Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Corner, Manchester United Women. Conceded by Sophie Baggaley.
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