Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Villa Park
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 Aston Villa face Tottenham Hotspur today in the WSL:
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
Goal! Aston Villa Women 2, Tottenham Hotspur Women 2. Bethany England (Tottenham Hotspur Women) header from very close range to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Amanda Nildén with a cross.
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
Lucy Parker (Aston Villa Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Miri Taylor replaces Rachel Daly.
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
Fourth official has announced 9 minutes of added time.
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
Goal! Aston Villa Women 2, Tottenham Hotspur Women 1. Rachel Daly (Aston Villa Women) header from the centre of the box.
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur Women. Matilda Vinberg replaces Maite Oroz.
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
Attempt saved. Lucy Staniforth (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
Adriana Leon (Aston Villa Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Ebony Salmon replaces Chasity Grant.
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