Chelsea vs Aston Villa LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction

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Follow The Independent's live coverage of all the action in the FA Women’s Super League today.

The WSL is the top tier of English women’s football with international players from all over the world plying their trade in one of the most competitive and entertaining leagues around.

Chelsea have won three of the past four titles and Emma Hayes’ side will be right in the hunt again, with the likes of Arsenal - champions in 2018-19 – and Manchester City, who have been runners-up for each of the past four seasons, among their competitors.

With the top three sides qualifying for the UEFA Women’s Champions League, all 12 WSL teams have plenty to play for, although some clubs’ main ambition will simply be to avoid the drop.

The side who finish bottom will be relegated to the FA Women’s Championship – a fate that befell Bristol City in 2020-21 – and newly-promoted Leicester City, competing in the top flight of the women’s game for the first time, will be eager to avoid an immediate return.

We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:

Chelsea vs Aston Villa

Corner, Chelsea Women. Conceded by Anna Leat.

30 October 2022 14:06

Chelsea vs Aston Villa

Attempt saved. Guro Reiten (Chelsea Women) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved.

30 October 2022 14:06

Chelsea vs Aston Villa

Attempt blocked. Kenza Dali (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

30 October 2022 14:05

Chelsea vs Aston Villa

Attempt missed. Kirsty Hanson (Aston Villa Women) header from the centre of the box.

30 October 2022 14:05

Chelsea vs Aston Villa

Attempt blocked. Erin Cuthbert (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Sam Kerr.

30 October 2022 14:03

Chelsea vs Aston Villa

First Half begins.

30 October 2022 14:01

Chelsea vs Aston Villa

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

30 October 2022 13:14

Chelsea vs Aston Villa

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30 October 2022 13:00