West Ham United vs Chelsea 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 West Ham United face Chelsea today in the WSL:

West Ham United vs Chelsea

Match ends, West Ham United Women 0, Chelsea Women 5.

19 January 2025 16:54

West Ham United vs Chelsea

Second Half ends, West Ham United Women 0, Chelsea Women 5.

19 January 2025 16:54

West Ham United vs Chelsea

Corner, West Ham United Women. Conceded by Erin Cuthbert.

19 January 2025 16:53

West Ham United vs Chelsea

Attempt missed. Katrina Gorry (West Ham United Women) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right.

19 January 2025 16:53

West Ham United vs Chelsea

Foul by Maika Hamano (Chelsea Women).

19 January 2025 16:50

West Ham United vs Chelsea

Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.

19 January 2025 16:50

West Ham United vs Chelsea

Attempt missed. Millie Bright (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Maika Hamano with a cross following a corner.

19 January 2025 16:50

West Ham United vs Chelsea

Corner, Chelsea Women. Conceded by Kirsty Smith.

19 January 2025 16:50

West Ham United vs Chelsea

Attempt blocked. Lucy Bronze (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Johanna Rytting Kaneryd.

19 January 2025 16:49

West Ham United vs Chelsea

Katrina Gorry (West Ham United Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

19 January 2025 16:47