West Ham United vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Chigwell Construction 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 West Ham United face Crystal Palace today in the WSL:
West Ham United vs Crystal Palace
Match ends, West Ham United Women 5, Crystal Palace Women 2.
West Ham United vs Crystal Palace
Second Half ends, West Ham United Women 5, Crystal Palace Women 2.
West Ham United vs Crystal Palace
Attempt missed. Lexi Potter (Crystal Palace Women) right footed shot from outside the box.
West Ham United vs Crystal Palace
Attempt missed. Lexi Potter (Crystal Palace Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
West Ham United vs Crystal Palace
Attempt blocked. Lexi Potter (Crystal Palace Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
West Ham United vs Crystal Palace
Goal! West Ham United Women 5, Crystal Palace Women 2. Katrina Gorry (West Ham United Women) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right to the centre of the goal.
West Ham United vs Crystal Palace
Katrine Veje (Crystal Palace Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
West Ham United vs Crystal Palace
Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
West Ham United vs Crystal Palace
Attempt saved. Riko Ueki (West Ham United Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved.
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