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Relegated Reading have been replaced by Bristol City after they won the Championship title by a single point last term, while the likes of Liverpool, Everton and West Ham will hope for continued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
Goal! Chelsea Women 1, West Ham United Women 0. Sam Kerr (Chelsea Women) header from the right side of the six yard box.
Chelsea vs West Ham United
Attempt missed. Millie Bright (Chelsea Women) header from the right side of the six yard box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Maren Mjelde with a cross following a set piece situation.
Chelsea vs West Ham United
Hawa Cissoko (West Ham United Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Chelsea vs West Ham United
Melanie Leupolz (Chelsea Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Chelsea vs West Ham United
Attempt missed. Sam Kerr (Chelsea Women) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Lauren James with a cross.
Chelsea vs West Ham United
Offside, Chelsea Women. Fran Kirby tries a through ball, but Sam Kerr is caught offside.
Chelsea vs West Ham United
Attempt blocked. Millie Bright (Chelsea Women) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Maren Mjelde with a cross.
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