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
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
Delay in match because of an injury My Cato (Crystal Palace Women).
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
Goal! Chelsea Women 3, Crystal Palace Women 0. Catarina Macário (Chelsea Women) from a free kick with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
Mille Gejl (Crystal Palace Women) is shown the yellow card.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
Allyson Swaby (Crystal Palace Women) is shown the red card.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
Second Half begins Chelsea Women 2, Crystal Palace Women 0.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
Substitution, Chelsea Women. Lucy Bronze replaces Naomi Girma.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
First Half ends, Chelsea Women 2, Crystal Palace Women 0.
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