Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal 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 Brighton & Hove Albion face Arsenal today in the WSL:
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
Maria Thórisdóttir (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
Katie McCabe (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
Delay in match because of an injury Manuela Zinsberger (Arsenal Women).
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
Goal! Brighton and Hove Albion Women 2, Arsenal Women 1. Jelena Cankovic (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box following a corner.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Conceded by Steph Catley.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
Attempt blocked. Fran Kirby (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
Attempt saved. Nikita Parris (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Sophie Baggaley.
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