Everton vs Chelsea 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 Everton face Chelsea today in the WSL:
Everton vs Chelsea
Attempt missed. Sandy Baltimore (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Wieke Kaptein.
Everton vs Chelsea
Ashley Lawrence (Chelsea Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Everton vs Chelsea
Goal! Everton Women 0, Chelsea Women 5. Ashley Lawrence (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Oriane Jean-François.
Everton vs Chelsea
Goal! Everton Women 0, Chelsea Women 4. Wieke Kaptein (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner.
Everton vs Chelsea
Substitution, Chelsea Women. Maelys Mpome replaces Agnes Beever-Jones because of an injury.
Everton vs Chelsea
Delay in match because of an injury Agnes Beever-Jones (Chelsea Women).
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