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 Tottenham Hotspur today in the WSL:
Chelsea FC Women 2 - 1 Tottenham Hotspur WFC
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
19:55
Foul by Drew Spence (Tottenham Hotspur Women).
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
19:54
Foul by Drew Spence (Tottenham Hotspur Women).
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
19:51
Second Half begins Chelsea Women 2, Tottenham Hotspur Women 1.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
19:51
Substitution, Chelsea Women. Wieke Kaptein replaces Erin Cuthbert.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
19:35
First Half ends, Chelsea Women 2, Tottenham Hotspur Women 1.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
19:35
Attempt missed. Millie Bright (Chelsea Women) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Guro Reiten with a cross following a set piece situation.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
19:35
Foul by Ashleigh Neville (Tottenham Hotspur Women).
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
19:32
Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
19:30
Own Goal by Amanda Nildén, Tottenham Hotspur Women. Chelsea Women 2, Tottenham Hotspur Women 1.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
19:30
Corner, Chelsea Women. Conceded by Bethany England.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
19:29
Corner, Chelsea Women. Conceded by Matilda Vinberg.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
19:28
Hand ball by Jessica Naz (Tottenham Hotspur Women).
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
19:28
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
19:28
Delay in match (Tottenham Hotspur Women).
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
19:25
Attempt blocked. Sandy Baltimore (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
19:24
Attempt saved. Mayra Ramírez (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Sjoeke Nüsken.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
19:21
Foul by Sjoeke Nüsken (Chelsea Women).
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
19:19
Attempt missed. Drew Spence (Tottenham Hotspur Women) right footed shot from outside the box.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
19:18
Olga Ahtinen (Tottenham Hotspur Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
19:16
Corner, Tottenham Hotspur Women. Conceded by Kadeisha Buchanan.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
19:16
Attempt blocked. Bethany England (Tottenham Hotspur Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Eveliina Summanen.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
19:16
Drew Spence (Tottenham Hotspur Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
19:16
Clare Hunt (Tottenham Hotspur Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
19:16
Foul by Clare Hunt (Tottenham Hotspur Women).
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
19:14
Foul by Guro Reiten (Chelsea Women).
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
19:14
Jessica Naz (Tottenham Hotspur Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
19:11
Attempt missed. Mayra Ramírez (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from outside the box.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
19:09
Jessica Naz (Tottenham Hotspur Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
19:13
Sjoeke Nüsken (Chelsea Women) hits the right post with a right footed shot from long range on the left. Assisted by Sandy Baltimore.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
19:08
Corner, Chelsea Women. Conceded by Clare Hunt.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
19:06
Hannah Hampton (Chelsea Women) is shown the yellow card.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
19:07
Goal! Chelsea Women 1, Tottenham Hotspur Women 1. Amanda Nildén (Tottenham Hotspur Women) left footed shot from outside the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Eveliina Summanen.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
19:05
Corner, Chelsea Women. Conceded by Olga Ahtinen.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
19:04
Sandy Baltimore (Chelsea Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
19:04
Jessica Naz (Tottenham Hotspur Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
19:03
Foul by Matilda Vinberg (Tottenham Hotspur Women).
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
19:03
Attempt saved. Johanna Rytting Kaneryd (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Maika Hamano.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
19:01
Offside, Chelsea Women. Guro Reiten is caught offside.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
19:01
Foul by Drew Spence (Tottenham Hotspur Women).
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
19:01
Hand ball by Maika Hamano (Chelsea Women).
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
19:01
Foul by Olga Ahtinen (Tottenham Hotspur Women).
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
18:59
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
18:59
Delay in match because of an injury Eveliina Summanen (Tottenham Hotspur Women).
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
18:57
Attempt saved. Guro Reiten (Chelsea Women) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Maika Hamano.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
18:55
Goal! Chelsea Women 1, Tottenham Hotspur Women 0. Maika Hamano (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
18:51
Attempt missed. Drew Spence (Tottenham Hotspur Women) left footed shot from the left side of the box.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
18:52
Attempt blocked. Erin Cuthbert (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Sjoeke Nüsken with a headed pass.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
18:49
Corner, Chelsea Women. Conceded by Ashleigh Neville.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
18:47
Corner, Tottenham Hotspur Women. Conceded by Sandy Baltimore.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
18:47
Attempt blocked. Ashleigh Neville (Tottenham Hotspur Women) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Matilda Vinberg.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
18:46
First Half begins.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
18:15
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
16:45
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