Chelsea vs Leicester City LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Chelsea face Leicester City in the Women’s Super League today.
Last season it was Chelsea who again took the WSL title, just edging out Manchester United, while Arsenal and Manchester City are expected to be contenders in 2023/24 too.
Relegated Reading have been replaced by Bristol City after they won the Championship title by a single point last term, while the likes of Liverpool, Everton and West Ham will hope for continued progression this year too.
On the back of the Lionesses’ magnificent runs at Euro 2022 and the 2023 Women’s World Cup, the women’s game continues to go from strength to strength with increasing crowds and exciting new signings from overseas.
Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
Chelsea vs Leicester City
Goal! Chelsea Women 5, Leicester City Women 2. Agnes Beever-Jones (Chelsea Women) header from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Ève Périsset.
Chelsea vs Leicester City
Substitution, Chelsea Women. Aniek Nouwen replaces Maren Mjelde.
Chelsea vs Leicester City
Attempt saved. Courtney Nevin (Leicester City Women) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top right corner.
Chelsea vs Leicester City
Attempt saved. Missy Goodwin (Leicester City Women) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Courtney Nevin with a cross.
Chelsea vs Leicester City
Corner, Leicester City Women. Conceded by Maren Mjelde.
Chelsea vs Leicester City
Offside, Leicester City Women. Aileen Whelan tries a through ball, but Remy Siemsen is caught offside.
Chelsea vs Leicester City
Aileen Whelan (Leicester City Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Chelsea vs Leicester City
Erin Cuthbert (Chelsea Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Chelsea vs Leicester City
Substitution, Chelsea Women. Jessie Fleming replaces Sam Kerr.
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