Chelsea vs Everton 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 Everton today in the WSL:
Chelsea vs Everton
Match ends, Chelsea Women 2, Everton Women 1.
Chelsea vs Everton
Goal! Chelsea Women 2, Everton Women 1. Lauren James (Chelsea Women) left footed shot from outside the box.
Chelsea vs Everton
Substitution, Everton Women. Emma Watson replaces Kelly Gago.
Chelsea vs Everton
Attempt saved. Agnes Beever-Jones (Chelsea Women) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Lauren James.
Chelsea vs Everton
Keira Walsh (Chelsea Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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