Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction
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Champions Chelsea opened their WSL title defence with a 2-1 win over Tottenham at Stamford Bridge.
Australia striker Sam Kerr, who had been injured at the World Cup, was not in the squad - but Chelsea debutant Mia Fishel headed the home side into a 27th-minute lead.
England international Lauren James added another early in the second half from a cross by Guro Reiten, whose initial effort looked to have been cleared away from behind the line.
Spurs set up a tense closing 15 minutes when Martha Thomas pulled a goal back, before Chelsea substitute Jelena Cankovic saw her late goal ruled out for offside.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
Attempt saved. Jessica Naz (Tottenham Hotspur Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
Attempt missed. Martha Thomas (Tottenham Hotspur Women) right footed shot from the left side of the box.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
Substitution, Chelsea Women. Ashley Lawrence replaces Lauren James.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
Substitution, Chelsea Women. Jessie Fleming replaces Guro Reiten.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
Goal! Chelsea Women 2, Tottenham Hotspur Women 1. Martha Thomas (Tottenham Hotspur Women) left footed shot from very close range to the bottom right corner.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
Attempt saved. Grace Clinton (Tottenham Hotspur Women) left footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
Lauren James (Chelsea Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur Women. Rosella Ayane replaces Celin Bizet Ildhusøy.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
Guro Reiten (Chelsea Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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