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 Brighton & Hove Albion today in the WSL:
Chelsea FC Women 0 - 0 Brighton & Hove Albion WFC
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:21
Attempt missed. Nikita Parris (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Jelena Cankovic.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:21
Erin Cuthbert (Chelsea Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:21
Foul by Erin Cuthbert (Chelsea Women).
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:21
Attempt blocked. Erin Cuthbert (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:21
Attempt blocked. Agnes Beever-Jones (Chelsea Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Sjoeke Nüsken.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:19
Attempt saved. Millie Bright (Chelsea Women) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Guro Reiten with a cross.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:17
Guro Reiten (Chelsea Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:16
Attempt blocked. Sjoeke Nüsken (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:14
Attempt missed. Johanna Rytting Kaneryd (Chelsea Women) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left following a corner.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:13
Corner, Chelsea Women. Conceded by Jorelyn Carabalí.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:14
Attempt blocked. Lucy Bronze (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:13
Corner, Chelsea Women. Conceded by Poppy Pattinson.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:11
Attempt saved. Guro Reiten (Chelsea Women) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Johanna Rytting Kaneryd.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:11
Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Conceded by Lucy Bronze.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:11
Attempt blocked. Jelena Cankovic (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:10
Attempt saved. Nikita Parris (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Jelena Cankovic.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:11
Attempt blocked. Nikita Parris (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:09
Offside, Chelsea Women. Agnes Beever-Jones is caught offside.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:08
Attempt missed. Millie Bright (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Guro Reiten with a cross following a corner.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:07
Corner, Chelsea Women. Conceded by Vicky Losada.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:07
Attempt missed. Sjoeke Nüsken (Chelsea Women) header from the left side of the six yard box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Erin Cuthbert with a cross following a corner.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:03
Corner, Chelsea Women. Conceded by Guro Bergsvand.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:06
Attempt missed. Guro Reiten (Chelsea Women) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Wieke Kaptein.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:02
Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Conceded by Nathalie Björn.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:01
First Half begins.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
13:30
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion
12:00
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