Bristol City vs Leicester City LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction

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Follow live coverage as Bristol City face Leicester City in the Women’s Super League today.

Last season it was Chelsea who again took the WSL title, just edging out Manchester United, while Arsenal and Manchester City are expected to be contenders in 2023/24 too.

Relegated Reading have been replaced by Bristol City after they won the Championship title by a single point last term, while the likes of Liverpool, Everton and West Ham will hope for continued progression this year too.

On the back of the Lionesses’ magnificent runs at Euro 2022 and the 2023 Women’s World Cup, the women’s game continues to go from strength to strength with increasing crowds and exciting new signings from overseas.

Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.

Bristol City vs Leicester City

Goal! Bristol City Women 2, Leicester City Women 4. Amalie Thestrup (Bristol City Women) converts the penalty with a right footed shot.

1 October 2023 15:46

Bristol City vs Leicester City

Penalty conceded by Catherine Bott (Leicester City Women) after a foul in the penalty area.

1 October 2023 15:45

Bristol City vs Leicester City

Goal! Bristol City Women 1, Leicester City Women 4. Jutta Rantala (Leicester City Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box.

1 October 2023 15:44

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Attempt missed. Jutta Rantala (Leicester City Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Deanne Rose with a cross.

1 October 2023 15:43

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Sam Tierney (Leicester City Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

1 October 2023 15:40

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Attempt missed. Satara Murray (Bristol City Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high following a set piece situation.

1 October 2023 15:39

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Hannah Cain (Leicester City Women) is shown the yellow card.

1 October 2023 15:39

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Foul by Aileen Whelan (Leicester City Women).

1 October 2023 15:38

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Attempt missed. Naomi Layzell (Bristol City Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box following a corner.

1 October 2023 15:37

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Corner, Bristol City Women. Conceded by Courtney Nevin.

1 October 2023 15:36