West Ham United vs Leicester City 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 Leicester City today in the WSL:
West Ham United vs Leicester City
Foul by Viviane Asseyi (West Ham United Women).
West Ham United vs Leicester City
Attempt saved. Riko Ueki (West Ham United Women) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved.
West Ham United vs Leicester City
Foul by Courtney Nevin (Leicester City Women).
West Ham United vs Leicester City
Viviane Asseyi (West Ham United Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
West Ham United vs Leicester City
Offside, West Ham United Women. Shelina Zadorsky is caught offside.
West Ham United vs Leicester City
Corner, West Ham United Women. Conceded by Sophie Howard.
West Ham United vs Leicester City
Missy Goodwin (Leicester City Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.
West Ham United vs Leicester City
Foul by Shelina Zadorsky (West Ham United Women).
West Ham United vs Leicester City
Foul by Katrina Gorry (West Ham United Women).
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