Crystal Palace vs Leicester City 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 Crystal Palace face Leicester City today in the WSL:
Crystal Palace vs Leicester City
Substitution, Leicester City Women. Saori Takarada replaces Nicole Momiki.
Crystal Palace vs Leicester City
Substitution, Crystal Palace Women. Abbie Larkin replaces Katie Stengel.
Crystal Palace vs Leicester City
Substitution, Crystal Palace Women. My Cato replaces Josie Green because of an injury.
Crystal Palace vs Leicester City
Delay in match because of an injury Hannah Cain (Leicester City Women).
Crystal Palace vs Leicester City
Attempt missed. Nicole Momiki (Leicester City Women) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Shannon O'Brien.
Crystal Palace vs Leicester City
Goal! Crystal Palace Women 1, Leicester City Women 1. Annabel Blanchard (Crystal Palace Women) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the top right corner.
Crystal Palace vs Leicester City
Courtney Nevin (Leicester City Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Crystal Palace vs Leicester City
Penalty Crystal Palace Women. Josie Green draws a foul in the penalty area.
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