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
Corner, Crystal Palace Women. Conceded by Kirsty Smith.
West Ham United vs Crystal Palace
Goal! West Ham United Women 1, Crystal Palace Women 2. Viviane Asseyi (West Ham United Women) left footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Seraina Piubel.
West Ham United vs Crystal Palace
Attempt saved. Viviane Asseyi (West Ham United Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
West Ham United vs Crystal Palace
Attempt blocked. Seraina Piubel (West Ham United Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Kirsty Smith with a cross.
West Ham United vs Crystal Palace
Goal! West Ham United Women 0, Crystal Palace Women 2. Indiah-Paige Riley (Crystal Palace Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by My Cato.
West Ham United vs Crystal Palace
Katie Stengel (Crystal Palace Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.
West Ham United vs Crystal Palace
Attempt missed. Riko Ueki (West Ham United Women) left footed shot from outside the box.
West Ham United vs Crystal Palace
Corner, West Ham United Women. Conceded by Hayley Nolan.
West Ham United vs Crystal Palace
Attempt blocked. Riko Ueki (West Ham United Women) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
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