West Ham United vs Brighton & Hove Albion LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Chigwell Construction 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 West Ham United face Brighton & Hove Albion today in the WSL:
West Ham United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Match ends, West Ham United Women 3, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 1.
West Ham United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Second Half ends, West Ham United Women 3, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 1.
West Ham United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt saved. Oona Siren (West Ham United Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Viviane Asseyi.
West Ham United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Foul by Dejana Stefanovic (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
West Ham United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt missed. Rachel McLauchlan (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left following a set piece situation.
West Ham United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Pauline Bremer (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.
West Ham United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
West Ham United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Conceded by Kinga Szemik.
West Ham United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Substitution, West Ham United Women. Dagny Brynjarsdóttir replaces Riko Ueki.
West Ham United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Foul by Seraina Piubel (West Ham United Women).
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