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
Attempt blocked. Rachel Daly (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ebony Salmon with a cross.
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
Rachel Daly (Aston Villa Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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
Attempt saved. Seraina Piubel (West Ham United Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Oona Siren.
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
Attempt blocked. Rachel Daly (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Mayumi Pacheco.
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
Goal! West Ham United Women 1, Aston Villa Women 1. Shekiera Martinez (West Ham United Women) header from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Verena Hanshaw with a cross.
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
Offside, Aston Villa Women. Jordan Nobbs is caught offside.
West Ham United vs Aston Villa
Attempt saved. Rachel Daly (Aston Villa Women) header from the centre of the box is saved.
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