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 Crystal Palace face Chelsea today in the WSL:
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea
Match ends, Crystal Palace Women 0, Chelsea Women 7.
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea
Second Half ends, Crystal Palace Women 0, Chelsea Women 7.
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea
Goal! Crystal Palace Women 0, Chelsea Women 7. Catarina Macário (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal.
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea
Attempt saved. Mayra Ramírez (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Catarina Macário.
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea
Attempt missed. Agnes Beever-Jones (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from outside the box.
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea
Substitution, Crystal Palace Women. Poppy Pritchard replaces Katie Stengel.
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea
Substitution, Crystal Palace Women. Ashleigh Weerden replaces Annabel Blanchard.
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea
Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea
Goal! Crystal Palace Women 0, Chelsea Women 6. Guro Reiten (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea
Corner, Chelsea Women. Conceded by Katie Stengel.
