Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction
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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 Brighton & Hove Albion face Aston Villa today in the WSL:
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Sabrina D'Angelo (Aston Villa Women) is shown the yellow card.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Michelle Agyemang (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Fourth official has announced 10 minutes of added time.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Attempt missed. Kiko Seike (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from very close range is too high following a corner.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Attempt blocked. Jorelyn Carabalí (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) header from very close range is blocked. Assisted by Jelena Cankovic with a cross.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Michelle Agyemang replaces Fran Kirby because of an injury.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Sarah Mayling replaces Lucy Parker.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Ebony Salmon replaces Rachel Daly.
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