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
Missy Kearns (Aston Villa Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
Offside, West Ham United Women. Riko Ueki is caught offside.
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
Attempt blocked. Missy Kearns (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
Attempt blocked. Chasity Grant (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is blocked.
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
Second Half begins West Ham United Women 2, Aston Villa Women 2.
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Jill Baijings replaces Miri Taylor.
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
First Half ends, West Ham United Women 2, Aston Villa Women 2.
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
Attempt missed. Shekiera Martinez (West Ham United Women) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Seraina Piubel following a fast break.
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
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