West Ham United vs Brighton & Hove Albion 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 Brighton & Hove Albion today in the WSL:
West Ham United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Jorelyn Carabalí (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
West Ham United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Bex Rayner replaces Madison Haley.
West Ham United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt missed. Seraina Piubel (West Ham United Women) right footed shot from very close range.
West Ham United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Fran Kirby replaces Jelena Cankovic.
West Ham United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Pauline Bremer replaces Kiko Seike.
West Ham United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Dejana Stefanovic replaces Vicky Losada.
West Ham United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Jorelyn Carabalí replaces Guro Bergsvand.
West Ham United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Foul by Caitlin Hayes (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
West Ham United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Riko Ueki (West Ham United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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