Leicester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion 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 Brighton & Hove Albion today in the WSL:
Leicester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Match ends, Leicester City Women 3, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 2.
Leicester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Second Half ends, Leicester City Women 3, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 2.
Leicester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Conceded by Janina Leitzig.
Leicester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt saved. Poppy Pattinson (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Kiko Seike.
Leicester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Foul by Dejana Stefanovic (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
Leicester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Julie Thibaud (Leicester City Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Leicester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Madison Haley (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Leicester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt missed. Kiko Seike (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the left side of the box.
Leicester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt missed. Janice Cayman (Leicester City Women) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
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