Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Emirates 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 Arsenal face Brighton & Hove Albion today in the WSL:
Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Emily Fox (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Nikita Parris (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt missed. Alessia Russo (Arsenal Women) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Beth Mead with a cross following a corner.
Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Sophie Baggaley.
Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt saved. Frida Maanum (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Leah Williamson.
Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Caitlin Foord (Arsenal Women) hits the woodwork with a right footed shot from outside the box.
Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Goal! Arsenal Women 3, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 0. Frida Maanum (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from outside the box.
Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Goal! Arsenal Women 2, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 0. Caitlin Foord (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Kim Little.
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