Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Joie 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 Manchester City face Brighton & Hove Albion today in the WSL:
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Offside, Manchester City Women. Aoba Fujino is caught offside.
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt saved. Aoba Fujino (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is saved.
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Second Half begins Manchester City Women 1, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 0.
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
First Half ends, Manchester City Women 1, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 0.
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Goal! Manchester City Women 1, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 0. Khadija Shaw (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Kerstin Casparij with a cross.
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt blocked. Kiko Seike (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt saved. Fran Kirby (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Pauline Bremer.
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Laia Aleixandri (Manchester City Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt missed. Jessica Park (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
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