Chelsea vs West Ham United LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Chelsea face West Ham United 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Relegated Reading have been replaced by Bristol City after they won the Championship title by a single point last term, while the likes of Liverpool, Everton and West Ham will hope for continued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 West Ham United
Corner, West Ham United Women. Conceded by Maren Mjelde.
Chelsea vs West Ham United
Attempt blocked. Riko Ueki (West Ham United Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Honoka Hayashi.
Chelsea vs West Ham United
Second Half begins Chelsea Women 1, West Ham United Women 0.
Chelsea vs West Ham United
First Half ends, Chelsea Women 1, West Ham United Women 0.
Chelsea vs West Ham United
Attempt blocked. Riko Ueki (West Ham United Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Kirsty Smith with a headed pass.
Chelsea vs West Ham United
Attempt saved. Lauren James (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is saved.
Chelsea vs West Ham United
Attempt missed. Fran Kirby (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Chelsea vs West Ham United
Attempt missed. Viviane Asseyi (West Ham United Women) header from the centre of the box.
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