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
Attempt blocked. Ashleigh Weerden (Crystal Palace Women) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
West Ham United vs Crystal Palace
Substitution, West Ham United Women. Emma Harries replaces Manuela Paví because of an injury.
West Ham United vs Crystal Palace
Delay in match because of an injury Manuela Paví (West Ham United Women).
West Ham United vs Crystal Palace
Attempt missed. Annabel Blanchard (Crystal Palace Women) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Katrine Veje.
West Ham United vs Crystal Palace
Attempt saved. Katie Stengel (Crystal Palace Women) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved.
West Ham United vs Crystal Palace
Substitution, Crystal Palace Women. Ashleigh Weerden replaces Indiah-Paige Riley.
West Ham United vs Crystal Palace
Lily Woodham (Crystal Palace Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.
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