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
Drew Spence (Tottenham Hotspur Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
Attempt saved. Kirsty Hanson (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved.
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
Attempt blocked. Rachel Daly (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
Goal! Aston Villa Women 0, Tottenham Hotspur Women 1. Eveliina Summanen (Tottenham Hotspur Women) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
Penalty Tottenham Hotspur Women. Drew Spence draws a foul in the penalty area.
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
Foul by Kirsty Hanson (Aston Villa Women).
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
Foul by Kirsty Hanson (Aston Villa Women).
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
Maite Oroz (Tottenham Hotspur Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
Attempt missed. Missy Kearns (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from outside the box.
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
Offside, Aston Villa Women. Missy Kearns is caught offside.
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