Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion 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 Aston Villa face Brighton & Hove Albion today in the WSL:
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Match ends, Aston Villa Women 3, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 1.
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Second Half ends, Aston Villa Women 3, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 1.
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Dejana Stefanovic (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Goal! Aston Villa Women 3, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 1. Nikita Parris (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Pauline Bremer.
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt saved. Kiko Seike (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Offside, Aston Villa Women. Noëlle Maritz is caught offside.
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Dejana Stefanovic (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) is shown the yellow card for hand ball.
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Hand ball by Dejana Stefanovic (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
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