Leicester City vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from King Power Stadium
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 Leicester City face Crystal Palace today in the WSL:
Leicester City vs Crystal Palace
Substitution, Leicester City Women. Deanne Rose replaces Ruby Mace.
Leicester City vs Crystal Palace
Attempt saved. Ruby Mace (Leicester City Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Noémie Mouchon with a headed pass.
Leicester City vs Crystal Palace
Goal! Leicester City Women 0, Crystal Palace Women 2. Annabel Blanchard (Crystal Palace Women) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner.
Leicester City vs Crystal Palace
Penalty Crystal Palace Women. Lexi Potter draws a foul in the penalty area.
Leicester City vs Crystal Palace
Attempt saved. Katie Stengel (Crystal Palace Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner.
Leicester City vs Crystal Palace
Delay in match because of an injury Shae Yañez (Crystal Palace Women).
Leicester City vs Crystal Palace
Substitution, Crystal Palace Women. Abbie Larkin replaces Ashleigh Weerden.
Leicester City vs Crystal Palace
Annabel Blanchard (Crystal Palace Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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