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 missed. Paula Tomás (Aston Villa Women) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is too high.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Attempt missed. Rachel Daly (Aston Villa Women) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Kirsty Hanson.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Offside, Aston Villa Women. Rachel Daly is caught offside.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Attempt saved. Kirsty Hanson (Aston Villa Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top left corner.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Goal! Brighton and Hove Albion Women 2, Aston Villa Women 1. Pauline Bremer (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Nikita Parris with a through ball.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Attempt missed. Paula Tomás (Aston Villa Women) left footed shot from the left side of the box.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Delay in match because of an injury Sophie Baggaley (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Offside, Aston Villa Women. Kenza Dali is caught offside.
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