Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Villa Park
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
Goal! Aston Villa Women 2, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 0. Rachel Daly (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt blocked. Danielle Turner (Aston Villa Women) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Missy Kearns with a cross.
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Caitlin Hayes.
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Michelle Agyemang (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) is shown the yellow card.
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Noëlle Maritz (Aston Villa Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Foul by Michelle Agyemang (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Foul by Michelle Agyemang (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Chasity Grant (Aston Villa Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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