West Ham United vs Aston Villa LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Chigwell Construction 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 West Ham United face Aston Villa today in the WSL:
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
Delay in match because of an injury Amber Tysiak (West Ham United Women).
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
Shelina Zadorsky (West Ham United Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
Ebony Salmon (Aston Villa Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
Goal! West Ham United Women 2, Aston Villa Women 3. Chasity Grant (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Lucy Parker.
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
Attempt missed. Ebony Salmon (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box following a set piece situation.
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
Katrina Gorry (West Ham United Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
Missy Kearns (Aston Villa Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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