Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester United 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 Manchester United today in the WSL:
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester United
Substitution, Manchester United Women. Rachel Williams replaces Ella Toone.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester United
Corner, Manchester United Women. Conceded by Sophie Baggaley.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester United
Attempt saved. Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Celin Bizet Ildhusøy with a cross.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester United
Attempt saved. Fran Kirby (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Nikita Parris.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester United
Foul by Michelle Agyemang (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester United
Foul by Vicky Losada (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester United
Aoife Mannion (Manchester United Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester United
Jorelyn Carabalí (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester United
Attempt saved. Ella Toone (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Simi Awujo.
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