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 Crystal Palace face Aston Villa today in the WSL:
Crystal Palace Women FC 1 - 0 Aston Villa WFC
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
14:44
Offside, Aston Villa Women. Ebony Salmon is caught offside.
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
14:44
Miri Taylor (Aston Villa Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
14:42
Attempt missed. Clarissa Larisey (Crystal Palace Women) header from the centre of the box.
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
14:40
Anna Patten (Aston Villa Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
14:39
Anna Patten (Aston Villa Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
14:37
Jill Baijings (Aston Villa Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
14:37
Noëlle Maritz (Aston Villa Women) is shown the yellow card.
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
14:36
Goal! Crystal Palace Women 1, Aston Villa Women 0. Aniek Nouwen (Crystal Palace Women) header from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Allyson Swaby with a headed pass following a corner.
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
14:36
Corner, Crystal Palace Women. Conceded by Sabrina D'Angelo.
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
14:36
Attempt missed. Katie Stengel (Crystal Palace Women) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by My Cato.
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
14:34
Attempt saved. Lily Woodham (Crystal Palace Women) left footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
14:32
Hand ball by Katie Stengel (Crystal Palace Women).
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
14:31
Offside, Aston Villa Women. Chasity Grant is caught offside.
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
14:30
Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Aniek Nouwen.
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
14:29
Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Lily Woodham.
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
14:29
Attempt blocked. Lucy Parker (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
14:27
Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Molly-Mae Sharpe.
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
14:25
Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Lily Woodham.
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
14:24
Attempt missed. Kirsty Hanson (Aston Villa Women) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Miri Taylor.
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
14:23
Foul by Noëlle Maritz (Aston Villa Women).
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
14:22
Hand ball by Rachel Daly (Aston Villa Women).
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
14:23
Attempt missed. Jill Baijings (Aston Villa Women) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Noëlle Maritz.
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
14:19
Attempt missed. Miri Taylor (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from outside the box is too high.
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
14:19
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
14:19
Delay in match because of an injury Lucy Parker (Aston Villa Women).
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
14:14
Attempt saved. Ebony Salmon (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Chasity Grant.
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
14:12
Chasity Grant (Aston Villa Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
14:08
Offside, Crystal Palace Women. Clarissa Larisey is caught offside.
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
14:08
Foul by Miri Taylor (Aston Villa Women).
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
14:02
First Half begins.
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
13:31
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
12:00
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