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
Delay in match because of an injury Rebecca Spencer (Tottenham Hotspur Women).
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
Goal! Aston Villa Women 1, Tottenham Hotspur Women 1. Adriana Leon (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur Women. Olga Ahtinen replaces Drew Spence.
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur Women. Anna Csiki replaces Hayley Raso.
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
Eveliina Summanen (Tottenham Hotspur Women) is shown the yellow card.
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
Foul by Anna Patten (Aston Villa Women).
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
Attempt missed. Eveliina Summanen (Tottenham Hotspur Women) right footed shot from outside the box is too high.
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
Foul by Adriana Leon (Aston Villa Women).
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
Foul by Katie Robinson (Aston Villa Women).
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
Attempt missed. Rachel Daly (Aston Villa Women) header from the centre of the box.
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