Chelsea vs West Ham United 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 West Ham United today in the WSL:
Chelsea vs West Ham United
Match ends, Chelsea Women 2, West Ham United Women 2.
Chelsea vs West Ham United
Second Half ends, Chelsea Women 2, West Ham United Women 2.
Chelsea vs West Ham United
Attempt blocked. Keira Walsh (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Chelsea vs West Ham United
Lauren James (Chelsea Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Chelsea vs West Ham United
Verena Hanshaw (West Ham United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Chelsea vs West Ham United
Mia Fishel (Chelsea Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Chelsea vs West Ham United
Goal! Chelsea Women 2, West Ham United Women 2. Shekiera Martinez (West Ham United Women) header from the left side of the six yard box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Kirsty Smith with a cross.
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