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
Delay in match because of an injury Hannah Cain (Leicester City Women).
West Ham United vs Leicester City
Manuela Paví (West Ham United Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
West Ham United vs Leicester City
Attempt saved. Katrina Gorry (West Ham United Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner.
West Ham United vs Leicester City
Foul by Viviane Asseyi (West Ham United Women).
West Ham United vs Leicester City
Attempt missed. Hannah Cain (Leicester City Women) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Courtney Nevin.
West Ham United vs Leicester City
Offside, West Ham United Women. Riko Ueki is caught offside.
West Ham United vs Leicester City
Nicole Momiki (Leicester City Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
West Ham United vs Leicester City
Katrina Gorry (West Ham United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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