Crystal Palace vs West Ham United LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from VBS Community Stadium
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 West Ham United today in the WSL:
Crystal Palace vs West Ham United
Substitution, West Ham United Women. Emma Harries replaces Seraina Piubel.
Crystal Palace vs West Ham United
Goal! Crystal Palace Women 0, West Ham United Women 5. Viviane Asseyi (West Ham United Women) right footed shot from outside the box.
Crystal Palace vs West Ham United
Corner, Crystal Palace Women. Conceded by Shelina Zadorsky.
Crystal Palace vs West Ham United
Attempt missed. Oona Siren (West Ham United Women) right footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right.
Crystal Palace vs West Ham United
Substitution, West Ham United Women. Kirsty Smith replaces Anouk Denton.
Crystal Palace vs West Ham United
Goal! Crystal Palace Women 0, West Ham United Women 4. Shekiera Martinez (West Ham United Women) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Viviane Asseyi following a fast break.
Crystal Palace vs West Ham United
Offside, West Ham United Women. Shekiera Martinez is caught offside.
Crystal Palace vs West Ham United
Attempt missed. Viviane Asseyi (West Ham United Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right.
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