West Ham United vs Crystal Palace 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 Crystal Palace today in the WSL:
West Ham United vs Crystal Palace
Katrine Veje (Crystal Palace Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
West Ham United vs Crystal Palace
Emma Harries (West Ham United Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
West Ham United vs Crystal Palace
Lexi Potter (Crystal Palace Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
West Ham United vs Crystal Palace
Riko Ueki (West Ham United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
West Ham United vs Crystal Palace
Goal! West Ham United Women 4, Crystal Palace Women 2. Anouk Denton (West Ham United Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Riko Ueki.
West Ham United vs Crystal Palace
Attempt blocked. Riko Ueki (West Ham United Women) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Kirsty Smith with a cross.
West Ham United vs Crystal Palace
Substitution, Crystal Palace Women. Poppy Pritchard replaces Mille Gejl.
West Ham United vs Crystal Palace
Offside, Crystal Palace Women. Ashleigh Weerden is caught offside.
West Ham United vs Crystal Palace
Katrina Gorry (West Ham United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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