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
Delay in match because of an injury Hannah Cain (Leicester City Women).
Leicester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt blocked. Nikita Parris (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Madison Haley.
Leicester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Foul by Nikita Parris (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
Leicester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt saved. Nadine Noordam (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved.
Leicester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Goal! Leicester City Women 1, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 0. Shannon O'Brien (Leicester City Women) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner.
Leicester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Foul by Chantelle Swaby (Leicester City Women).
Leicester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Foul by Madison Haley (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
Leicester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt missed. Shannon O'Brien (Leicester City Women) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Hannah Cain with a cross.
Leicester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Foul by Shana Chossenotte (Leicester City Women).
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