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 Aston Villa face Leicester City today in the WSL:
Aston Villa WFC 0 - 0 Leicester City FC
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
14:49
First Half ends, Aston Villa Women 0, Leicester City Women 0.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
14:48
Noëlle Maritz (Aston Villa Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
14:48
Foul by Noëlle Maritz (Aston Villa Women).
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
14:48
Foul by Chasity Grant (Aston Villa Women).
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
14:48
Foul by Anna Patten (Aston Villa Women).
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
14:46
Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
14:46
Sari Kees (Leicester City Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
14:46
Chasity Grant (Aston Villa Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
14:45
Offside, Leicester City Women. Missy Goodwin is caught offside.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
14:45
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
14:45
Delay in match because of an injury Shana Chossenotte (Leicester City Women).
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
14:45
Foul by Gabi Nunes (Aston Villa Women).
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
14:45
Foul by Noëlle Maritz (Aston Villa Women).
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
14:40
Offside, Aston Villa Women. Chasity Grant is caught offside.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
14:40
Attempt missed. Anna Patten (Aston Villa Women) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Jordan Nobbs with a cross following a set piece situation.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
14:40
Attempt blocked. Missy Kearns (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
14:37
Rachel Daly (Aston Villa Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
14:40
Foul by Saori Takarada (Leicester City Women).
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
14:37
Attempt saved. Missy Kearns (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Danielle Turner.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
14:36
Attempt missed. Ruby Mace (Leicester City Women) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Missy Goodwin.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
14:35
Anna Patten (Aston Villa Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
14:34
Courtney Nevin (Leicester City Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
14:34
Foul by Courtney Nevin (Leicester City Women).
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
14:33
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
14:30
Delay in match because of an injury Janina Leitzig (Leicester City Women).
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
14:29
Janina Leitzig (Leicester City Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
14:30
Foul by Chasity Grant (Aston Villa Women).
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
14:27
Attempt missed. Catherine Bott (Leicester City Women) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Shana Chossenotte.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
14:23
Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Sophie Howard.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
14:20
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
14:20
Delay in match because of an injury Sabrina D'Angelo (Aston Villa Women).
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
14:20
Missy Kearns (Aston Villa Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
14:20
Missy Goodwin (Leicester City Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
14:19
Attempt saved. Jordan Nobbs (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Gabi Nunes.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
14:18
Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Sari Kees.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
14:17
Foul by Missy Kearns (Aston Villa Women).
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
14:16
Attempt missed. Kirsty Hanson (Aston Villa Women) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Anna Patten.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
14:16
Rachel Daly (Aston Villa Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
14:13
Attempt blocked. Kirsty Hanson (Aston Villa Women) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Gabi Nunes.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
14:12
Foul by Gabi Nunes (Aston Villa Women).
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
14:10
Foul by Noëlle Maritz (Aston Villa Women).
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
14:09
Foul by Jordan Nobbs (Aston Villa Women).
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
14:09
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
14:08
Delay in match because of an injury Saori Takarada (Leicester City Women).
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
14:08
Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Saori Takarada.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
14:08
Attempt blocked. Chasity Grant (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Anna Patten.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
14:02
Foul by Ruby Mace (Leicester City Women).
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
14:01
First Half begins.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
13:30
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
12:00
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