Leicester City vs West Ham United LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from King Power 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 Leicester City face West Ham United today in the WSL:
Leicester City vs West Ham United
Corner, West Ham United Women. Conceded by Janina Leitzig.
Leicester City vs West Ham United
Viviane Asseyi (West Ham United Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Leicester City vs West Ham United
Attempt missed. Asmita Ale (Leicester City Women) right footed shot from very close range is too high following a corner.
Leicester City vs West Ham United
Attempt blocked. Chantelle Swaby (Leicester City Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Nicole Momiki with a cross.
Leicester City vs West Ham United
Corner, Leicester City Women. Conceded by Anouk Denton.
Leicester City vs West Ham United
Goal! Leicester City Women 1, West Ham United Women 0. Janice Cayman (Leicester City Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner.
Leicester City vs West Ham United
Attempt blocked. Hannah Cain (Leicester City Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Sam Tierney.
Leicester City vs West Ham United
Attempt saved. Shekiera Martinez (West Ham United Women) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Anouk Denton.
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