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 Liverpool today in the WSL:
Chelsea FC Women 0 - 0 Liverpool FCW
Chelsea vs Liverpool
13:00
Wieke Kaptein (Chelsea Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Chelsea vs Liverpool
12:54
Attempt saved. Taylor Hinds (Liverpool Women) left footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Chelsea vs Liverpool
12:46
Attempt missed. Sjoeke Nüsken (Chelsea Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box.
Chelsea vs Liverpool
12:46
Grace Fisk (Liverpool Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Chelsea vs Liverpool
12:44
Corner, Chelsea Women. Conceded by Taylor Hinds.
Chelsea vs Liverpool
12:45
Attempt blocked. Agnes Beever-Jones (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Lucy Bronze with a cross.
Chelsea vs Liverpool
12:43
Taylor Hinds (Liverpool Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Chelsea vs Liverpool
12:43
Foul by Nathalie Björn (Chelsea Women).
Chelsea vs Liverpool
12:40
Marie-Therese Höbinger (Liverpool Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Chelsea vs Liverpool
12:38
Ceri Holland (Liverpool Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Chelsea vs Liverpool
12:36
Attempt blocked. Ceri Holland (Liverpool Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Chelsea vs Liverpool
12:35
Corner, Liverpool Women. Conceded by Lucy Bronze.
Chelsea vs Liverpool
12:35
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Chelsea vs Liverpool
12:35
Delay in match because of an injury Sjoeke Nüsken (Chelsea Women).
Chelsea vs Liverpool
12:31
First Half begins.
Chelsea vs Liverpool
12:00
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Chelsea vs Liverpool
10:30
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