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
Attempt blocked. Katie Robinson (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Chasity Grant.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Lucy Staniforth replaces Missy Kearns.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Katie Robinson replaces Kenza Dali.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Delay in match because of an injury Jorelyn Carabalí (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Foul by Maisie Symonds (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Offside, Aston Villa Women. Missy Kearns is caught offside.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Goal! Brighton and Hove Albion Women 2, Aston Villa Women 2. Rachel Daly (Aston Villa Women) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Penalty Aston Villa Women. Anna Patten draws a foul in the penalty area.
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