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 Leicester City face West Ham United today in the WSL:
Leicester City FC 1 - 0 West Ham United WFC
Leicester City vs West Ham United
12:43
Attempt missed. Asmita Ale (Leicester City Women) right footed shot from very close range is too high following a corner.
Leicester City vs West Ham United
12:43
Attempt blocked. Chantelle Swaby (Leicester City Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Nicole Momiki with a cross.
Leicester City vs West Ham United
12:41
Corner, Leicester City Women. Conceded by Anouk Denton.
Leicester City vs West Ham United
12:40
Goal! Leicester City Women 1, West Ham United Women 0. Janice Cayman (Leicester City Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner.
Leicester City vs West Ham United
12:40
Attempt blocked. Hannah Cain (Leicester City Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Sam Tierney.
Leicester City vs West Ham United
12:39
Attempt saved. Shekiera Martinez (West Ham United Women) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Anouk Denton.
Leicester City vs West Ham United
12:36
Foul by Shana Chossenotte (Leicester City Women).
Leicester City vs West Ham United
12:35
Attempt missed. Shekiera Martinez (West Ham United Women) right footed shot from outside the box.
Leicester City vs West Ham United
12:35
Viviane Asseyi (West Ham United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Leicester City vs West Ham United
12:34
Shana Chossenotte (Leicester City Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Leicester City vs West Ham United
12:31
First Half begins.
Leicester City vs West Ham United
12:00
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Leicester City vs West Ham United
10:30
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