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 Chelsea face Leicester City today in the WSL:
Chelsea FC Women 1 - 0 Leicester City FC
Chelsea vs Leicester City
20:04Attempt saved. Janice Cayman (Leicester City Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Chelsea vs Leicester City
20:00Attempt missed. Mayra Ramírez (Chelsea Women) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Catarina Macário with a cross following a corner.
Chelsea vs Leicester City
20:00Corner, Chelsea Women. Conceded by Missy Goodwin.
Chelsea vs Leicester City
20:00Attempt blocked. Agnes Beever-Jones (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Niamh Charles.
Chelsea vs Leicester City
19:56Corner, Chelsea Women. Conceded by Julie Thibaud.
Chelsea vs Leicester City
19:48Foul by Julie Thibaud (Leicester City Women).
Chelsea vs Leicester City
19:48Foul by Catarina Macário (Chelsea Women).
Chelsea vs Leicester City
19:44Attempt missed. Mayra Ramírez (Chelsea Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Oriane Jean-François.
Chelsea vs Leicester City
19:44Attempt saved. Janice Cayman (Leicester City Women) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Shannon O'Brien.
Chelsea vs Leicester City
19:40Corner, Chelsea Women. Conceded by Julie Thibaud.
Chelsea vs Leicester City
19:39Goal! Chelsea Women 1, Leicester City Women 0. Catarina Macário (Chelsea Women) from a free kick with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.
Chelsea vs Leicester City
19:38Ruby Mace (Leicester City Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Chelsea vs Leicester City
19:38Catarina Macário (Chelsea Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Chelsea vs Leicester City
19:38Attempt blocked. Catarina Macário (Chelsea Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Johanna Rytting Kaneryd.
Chelsea vs Leicester City
19:33Foul by Catarina Macário (Chelsea Women).
Chelsea vs Leicester City
19:31First Half begins.
Chelsea vs Leicester City
19:00Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Chelsea vs Leicester City
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