Leicester City vs West Ham United 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 West Ham United today in the WSL:
Leicester City vs West Ham United
Match ends, Leicester City Women 4, West Ham United Women 2.
Leicester City vs West Ham United
Second Half ends, Leicester City Women 4, West Ham United Women 2.
Leicester City vs West Ham United
Attempt missed. Shekiera Martinez (West Ham United Women) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box.
Leicester City vs West Ham United
Eva Nyström (West Ham United Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Leicester City vs West Ham United
Attempt missed. Saori Takarada (Leicester City Women) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Shannon O'Brien following a fast break.
Leicester City vs West Ham United
Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time.
Leicester City vs West Ham United
Substitution, West Ham United Women. Princess Ademiluyi replaces Katrina Gorry.
Leicester City vs West Ham United
Offside, Leicester City Women. Hlín Eiríksdóttir is caught offside.
Leicester City vs West Ham United
Attempt saved. Eva Nyström (West Ham United Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Viviane Asseyi with a cross.
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