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 Liverpool face Leicester City today in the WSL:
Liverpool WFC 1 - 0 Leicester City FC
Liverpool vs Leicester City
14:50
Delay in match because of an injury Julie Thibaud (Leicester City Women).
Liverpool vs Leicester City
14:48
Offside, Leicester City Women. Jutta Rantala is caught offside.
Liverpool vs Leicester City
14:48
Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
Liverpool vs Leicester City
14:48
Goal! Liverpool Women 1, Leicester City Women 0. Sophie Haug (Liverpool Women) header from very close range to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Marie-Therese Höbinger with a cross following a corner.
Liverpool vs Leicester City
14:46
Corner, Liverpool Women. Conceded by Sam Tierney.
Liverpool vs Leicester City
14:44
Attempt blocked. Noémie Mouchon (Leicester City Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Liverpool vs Leicester City
14:40
Attempt blocked. Julie Thibaud (Leicester City Women) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
Liverpool vs Leicester City
14:40
Corner, Leicester City Women. Conceded by Jenna Clark.
Liverpool vs Leicester City
14:39
Attempt missed. Taylor Hinds (Liverpool Women) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Marie-Therese Höbinger.
Liverpool vs Leicester City
14:36
Attempt missed. Ruby Mace (Leicester City Women) right footed shot from outside the box.
Liverpool vs Leicester City
14:36
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Liverpool vs Leicester City
14:36
Delay in match because of an injury Lize Kop (Leicester City Women).
Liverpool vs Leicester City
14:36
Attempt blocked. Olivia Smith (Liverpool Women) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jenna Clark.
Liverpool vs Leicester City
14:28
Foul by Marie-Therese Höbinger (Liverpool Women).
Liverpool vs Leicester City
14:26
Offside, Leicester City Women. Sam Tierney is caught offside.
Liverpool vs Leicester City
14:26
Corner, Liverpool Women. Conceded by Nicole Momiki.
Liverpool vs Leicester City
14:24
Olivia Smith (Liverpool Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Liverpool vs Leicester City
14:26
Foul by Sophie Howard (Leicester City Women).
Liverpool vs Leicester City
14:24
Lucy Parry (Liverpool Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Liverpool vs Leicester City
14:24
Corner, Leicester City Women. Conceded by Rachael Laws.
Liverpool vs Leicester City
14:22
Attempt saved. Noémie Mouchon (Leicester City Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Liverpool vs Leicester City
14:22
Olivia Smith (Liverpool Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Liverpool vs Leicester City
14:20
Corner, Liverpool Women. Conceded by Catherine Bott.
Liverpool vs Leicester City
14:18
Attempt saved. Lucy Parry (Liverpool Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
Liverpool vs Leicester City
14:16
Attempt saved. Marie-Therese Höbinger (Liverpool Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Olivia Smith.
Liverpool vs Leicester City
14:15
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Liverpool vs Leicester City
14:14
Delay in match because of an injury Sophie Howard (Leicester City Women).
Liverpool vs Leicester City
14:12
Foul by Olivia Smith (Liverpool Women).
Liverpool vs Leicester City
14:12
Sophie Howard (Leicester City Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Liverpool vs Leicester City
14:29
Corner, Liverpool Women. Conceded by Lize Kop.
Liverpool vs Leicester City
14:10
Attempt saved. Ceri Holland (Liverpool Women) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Lucy Parry.
Liverpool vs Leicester City
14:09
Sophie Haug (Liverpool Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Liverpool vs Leicester City
14:07
Olivia Smith (Liverpool Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Liverpool vs Leicester City
14:07
Foul by Ruby Mace (Leicester City Women).
Liverpool vs Leicester City
14:07
Attempt blocked. Noémie Mouchon (Leicester City Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Janice Cayman.
Liverpool vs Leicester City
14:04
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Liverpool vs Leicester City
14:03
Delay in match because of an injury Taylor Hinds (Liverpool Women).
Liverpool vs Leicester City
14:03
Offside, Leicester City Women. Noémie Mouchon is caught offside.
Liverpool vs Leicester City
14:01
First Half begins.
Liverpool vs Leicester City
13:30
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Liverpool vs Leicester City
12:00
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