Chelsea vs Crystal Palace 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 Chelsea face Crystal Palace today in the WSL:

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

Goal! Chelsea Women 4, Crystal Palace Women 0. Mia Fishel (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Lucy Bronze following a corner.

23 April 2025 20:38

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

Attempt blocked. Lucy Bronze (Chelsea Women) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Catarina Macário with a cross.

23 April 2025 20:38

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

Corner, Chelsea Women. Conceded by Abbie Larkin.

23 April 2025 20:38

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

Mia Fishel (Chelsea Women) hits the right post with a header from the centre of the box. Assisted by Catarina Macário with a cross following a set piece situation.

23 April 2025 20:38

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

Catarina Macário (Chelsea Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.

23 April 2025 20:37

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

Attempt blocked. Sjoeke Nüsken (Chelsea Women) header from the right side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Catarina Macário with a cross.

23 April 2025 20:36

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

Corner, Chelsea Women. Conceded by Hayley Nolan.

23 April 2025 20:35

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

Attempt blocked. Sjoeke Nüsken (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Niamh Charles.

23 April 2025 20:35

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

Substitution, Crystal Palace Women. Abbie Larkin replaces Katie Stengel.

23 April 2025 20:34

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

Substitution, Crystal Palace Women. Elise Hughes replaces Clarissa Laris­ey.

23 April 2025 20:34