Brighton & Hove Albion vs Chelsea 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 Chelsea today in the WSL:
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Chelsea
Match ends, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 2, Chelsea Women 2.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Chelsea
Second Half ends, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 2, Chelsea Women 2.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Chelsea
Lauren James (Chelsea Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Chelsea
Corner, Chelsea Women. Conceded by Poppy Pattinson.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Chelsea
Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Caitlin Hayes replaces Marisa Olislagers because of an injury.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Chelsea
Attempt saved. Lauren James (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Lucy Bronze with a cross.
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