Aston Villa vs Chelsea LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction
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Follow The Independent's live coverage of all the action in the FA Women’s Super League today.
The WSL is the top tier of English women’s football with international players from all over the world plying their trade in one of the most competitive and entertaining leagues around.
Chelsea have won three of the past four titles and Emma Hayes’ side will be right in the hunt again, with the likes of Arsenal - champions in 2018-19 – and Manchester City, who have been runners-up for each of the past four seasons, among their competitors.
With the top three sides qualifying for the UEFA Women’s Champions League, all 12 WSL teams have plenty to play for, although some clubs’ main ambition will simply be to avoid the drop.
The side who finish bottom will be relegated to the FA Women’s Championship – a fate that befell Bristol City in 2020-21 – and newly-promoted Leicester City, competing in the top flight of the women’s game for the first time, will be eager to avoid an immediate return.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Aston Villa vs Chelsea
Attempt missed. Freya Gregory (Aston Villa Women) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left misses to the right.
Aston Villa vs Chelsea
Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Freya Gregory replaces Kirsty Hanson.
Aston Villa vs Chelsea
Attempt missed. Rachel Daly (Aston Villa Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Kirsty Hanson with a cross.
Aston Villa vs Chelsea
Offside, Aston Villa Women. Jordan Nobbs tries a through ball, but Laura Blindkilde is caught offside.
Aston Villa vs Chelsea
Attempt saved. Kirsty Hanson (Aston Villa Women) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved.
Aston Villa vs Chelsea
Delay in match because of an injury Danielle Turner (Aston Villa Women).
Aston Villa vs Chelsea
Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Ruesha Littlejohn replaces Alisha Lehmann.
Aston Villa vs Chelsea
Attempt missed. Sophie Ingle (Chelsea Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Sam Kerr.
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