Tottenham Hotspur 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 Tottenham Hotspur face Aston Villa today in the WSL:
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur Women. Matilda Vinberg replaces Maite Oroz.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur Women. Bethany England replaces Martha Thomas.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
Delay in match because of an injury Lucy Parker (Aston Villa Women).
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
Attempt saved. Martha Thomas (Tottenham Hotspur Women) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Olivia Holdt with a cross.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
Attempt missed. Olivia Holdt (Tottenham Hotspur Women) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left following a corner.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
Corner, Tottenham Hotspur Women. Conceded by Mayumi Pacheco.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
Mayumi Pacheco (Aston Villa Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
Ella Morris (Tottenham Hotspur Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
Goal! Tottenham Hotspur Women 0, Aston Villa Women 2. Ebony Salmon (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Rachel Daly with a headed pass.
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