Leicester City vs Aston Villa 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 Leicester City face Aston Villa today in the WSL:
Leicester City vs Aston Villa
Match ends, Leicester City Women 3, Aston Villa Women 0.
Leicester City vs Aston Villa
Second Half ends, Leicester City Women 3, Aston Villa Women 0.
Leicester City vs Aston Villa
Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Catherine Bott.
Leicester City vs Aston Villa
Attempt blocked. Ebony Salmon (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jill Baijings.
Leicester City vs Aston Villa
Attempt saved. Kirsty Hanson (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Leicester City vs Aston Villa
Miri Taylor (Aston Villa Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Leicester City vs Aston Villa
Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
Leicester City vs Aston Villa
Shannon O'Brien (Leicester City Women) is shown the yellow card.
Leicester City vs Aston Villa
Offside, Leicester City Women. Shannon O'Brien is caught offside.
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