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 Tottenham Hotspur face Aston Villa today in the WSL:
Tottenham Hotspur FCW 2 - 3 Aston Villa WFC
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:59Match ends, Tottenham Hotspur Women 2, Aston Villa Women 3.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:59Second Half ends, Tottenham Hotspur Women 2, Aston Villa Women 3.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:58Foul by Ashleigh Neville (Tottenham Hotspur Women).
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:58Drew Spence (Tottenham Hotspur Women) is shown the yellow card.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:56Foul by Lenna Gunning-Williams (Tottenham Hotspur Women).
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:56Offside, Tottenham Hotspur Women. Bethany England is caught offside.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:56Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Gabi Nunes replaces Lucy Staniforth.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:53Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur Women. Lenna Gunning-Williams replaces Josefine Rybrink.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:53Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:53Delay in match because of an injury Lucy Staniforth (Aston Villa Women).
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:52Goal! Tottenham Hotspur Women 2, Aston Villa Women 3. Kirsty Hanson (Aston Villa Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Chasity Grant following a fast break.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:52Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:48Missy Kearns (Aston Villa Women) hits the woodwork with a right footed shot from the left side of the box.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:47Attempt saved. Kirsty Hanson (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:46Foul by Rosella Ayane (Tottenham Hotspur Women).
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:46Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:46Delay in match (Tottenham Hotspur Women).
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:46Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur Women. Rosella Ayane replaces Jessica Naz.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:46Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:46Delay in match because of an injury Lize Kop (Tottenham Hotspur Women).
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:43Lucy Staniforth (Aston Villa Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:42Offside, Aston Villa Women. Rachel Daly is caught offside.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:42Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Jill Baijings replaces Ebony Salmon.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:40Foul by Ella Morris (Tottenham Hotspur Women).
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:38Attempt missed. Matilda Vinberg (Tottenham Hotspur Women) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Ella Morris with a cross.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:37Attempt missed. Rachel Daly (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from outside the box.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:34Attempt missed. Jessica Naz (Tottenham Hotspur Women) right footed shot from outside the box.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:32Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Kirsty Hanson replaces Miri Taylor.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:31Goal! Tottenham Hotspur Women 2, Aston Villa Women 2. Ella Morris (Tottenham Hotspur Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Eveliina Summanen with a through ball.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:30Offside, Tottenham Hotspur Women. Olivia Holdt is caught offside.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:30Olivia Holdt (Tottenham Hotspur Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:28Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Olivia Holdt.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:28Attempt missed. Ebony Salmon (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from outside the box.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:28Eveliina Summanen (Tottenham Hotspur Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:28Foul by Eveliina Summanen (Tottenham Hotspur Women).
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:26Goal! Tottenham Hotspur Women 1, Aston Villa Women 2. Jessica Naz (Tottenham Hotspur Women) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom right corner following a corner.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:25Attempt missed. Ella Morris (Tottenham Hotspur Women) header from the centre of the box following a corner.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:25Corner, Tottenham Hotspur Women. Conceded by Sabrina D'Angelo.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:25Attempt saved. Jessica Naz (Tottenham Hotspur Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Ashleigh Neville.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:24Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:23Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur Women. Matilda Vinberg replaces Maite Oroz.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:23Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur Women. Bethany England replaces Martha Thomas.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:23Delay in match because of an injury Lucy Parker (Aston Villa Women).
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:23Attempt saved. Martha Thomas (Tottenham Hotspur Women) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Olivia Holdt with a cross.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:23Attempt missed. Olivia Holdt (Tottenham Hotspur Women) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left following a corner.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:21Corner, Tottenham Hotspur Women. Conceded by Mayumi Pacheco.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:21Mayumi Pacheco (Aston Villa Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:20Ella Morris (Tottenham Hotspur Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:18Goal! Tottenham Hotspur Women 0, Aston Villa Women 2. Ebony Salmon (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Rachel Daly with a headed pass.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:14Attempt saved. Jessica Naz (Tottenham Hotspur Women) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:10Josefine Rybrink (Tottenham Hotspur Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:10Attempt blocked. Drew Spence (Tottenham Hotspur Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Maite Oroz.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:08Foul by Rachel Daly (Aston Villa Women).
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:08Maite Oroz (Tottenham Hotspur Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
15:06Second Half begins Tottenham Hotspur Women 0, Aston Villa Women 1.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
14:50First Half ends, Tottenham Hotspur Women 0, Aston Villa Women 1.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
14:49Attempt saved. Missy Kearns (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
14:51Attempt saved. Ebony Salmon (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
14:49Foul by Martha Thomas (Tottenham Hotspur Women).
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
14:47Attempt missed. Ashleigh Neville (Tottenham Hotspur Women) left footed shot from outside the box following a corner.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
14:47Corner, Tottenham Hotspur Women. Conceded by Noëlle Maritz.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
14:46Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
14:46Attempt blocked. Drew Spence (Tottenham Hotspur Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
14:46Attempt blocked. Drew Spence (Tottenham Hotspur Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
14:45Offside, Tottenham Hotspur Women. Ashleigh Neville is caught offside.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
14:44Attempt blocked. Ella Morris (Tottenham Hotspur Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
14:43Attempt missed. Jessica Naz (Tottenham Hotspur Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
14:41Attempt blocked. Olivia Holdt (Tottenham Hotspur Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
14:41Hand ball by Lucy Parker (Aston Villa Women).
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
14:41Attempt blocked. Maite Oroz (Tottenham Hotspur Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
14:41Attempt missed. Olivia Holdt (Tottenham Hotspur Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left following a set piece situation.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
14:39Lucy Parker (Aston Villa Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
14:39Jessica Naz (Tottenham Hotspur Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
14:37Lize Kop (Tottenham Hotspur Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
14:37Foul by Rachel Daly (Aston Villa Women).
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
14:37Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
14:37Delay in match because of an injury Lize Kop (Tottenham Hotspur Women).
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
14:34Offside, Aston Villa Women. Rachel Daly is caught offside.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
14:32Corner, Tottenham Hotspur Women. Conceded by Anna Patten.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
14:30Goal! Tottenham Hotspur Women 0, Aston Villa Women 1. Anna Patten (Aston Villa Women) header from very close range to the centre of the goal following a set piece situation.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
14:30Rachel Daly (Aston Villa Women) hits the bar with a header from the centre of the box. Assisted by Lucy Staniforth with a cross following a set piece situation.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
14:30Foul by Ashleigh Neville (Tottenham Hotspur Women).
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
14:24Attempt missed. Ebony Salmon (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
14:24Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
14:23Delay in match because of an injury Rachel Daly (Aston Villa Women).
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
14:18Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Molly Bartrip.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
14:18Attempt missed. Rachel Daly (Aston Villa Women) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Mayumi Pacheco with a cross following a corner.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
14:17Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Molly Bartrip.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
14:15Offside, Aston Villa Women. Ebony Salmon is caught offside.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
14:13Foul by Ashleigh Neville (Tottenham Hotspur Women).
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
14:11Attempt missed. Ella Morris (Tottenham Hotspur Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
14:09Attempt missed. Lucy Staniforth (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
14:07Corner, Tottenham Hotspur Women. Conceded by Lucy Parker.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
14:07Foul by Mayumi Pacheco (Aston Villa Women).
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
14:05Ella Morris (Tottenham Hotspur Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
14:04Foul by Noëlle Maritz (Aston Villa Women).
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
14:03Attempt saved. Missy Kearns (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
14:01First Half begins.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
13:30Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
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