Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction

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 Brighton & Hove Albion face Aston Villa today in the WSL:

Brighton & Hove Albion WFC 4 - 2 Aston Villa WFC

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:31

Match ends, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 4, Aston Villa Women 2.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:31

Second Half ends, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 4, Aston Villa Women 2.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:31

Madison Haley (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:29

Attempt missed. Adriana Leon (Aston Villa Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Katie Robinson with a cross.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:28

Goal! Brighton and Hove Albion Women 4, Aston Villa Women 2. Michelle Agyemang (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Jelena Cankovic.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:28

Attempt blocked. Ebony Salmon (Aston Villa Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Adriana Leon.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:26

Attempt missed. Lucy Staniforth (Aston Villa Women) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Jordan Nobbs with a cross following a set piece situation.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:25

Foul by Michelle Agyemang (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:25

Second yellow card to Poppy Pattinson (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) for a bad foul.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:24

Jordan Nobbs (Aston Villa Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:24

Sabrina D'Angelo (Aston Villa Women) is shown the yellow card.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:24

Michelle Agyemang (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:24

Fourth official has announced 10 minutes of added time.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:20

Attempt missed. Kiko Seike (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from very close range is too high following a corner.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:24

Attempt blocked. Jorelyn Carabalí (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) header from very close range is blocked. Assisted by Jelena Cankovic with a cross.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:20

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:20

Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Michelle Agyemang replaces Fran Kirby because of an injury.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:20

Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Sarah Mayling replaces Lucy Parker.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:20

Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Ebony Salmon replaces Rachel Daly.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:20

Delay in match because of an injury Fran Kirby (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:17

Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Conceded by Lucy Parker.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:17

Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Jelena Cankovic.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:17

Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Sophie Baggaley.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:17

Attempt saved. Lucy Staniforth (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:12

Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Conceded by Lucy Parker.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:09

Goal! Brighton and Hove Albion Women 3, Aston Villa Women 2. Fran Kirby (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:36

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:36

Delay in match (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:08

Katie Robinson (Aston Villa Women) is shown the yellow card.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:08

Poppy Pattinson (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) is shown the yellow card.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:07

Paula Tomás (Aston Villa Women) is shown the red card for violent conduct.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:07

Penalty Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Kiko Seike draws a foul in the penalty area.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:07

Penalty conceded by Paula Tomás (Aston Villa Women) after a foul in the penalty area.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:07

Attempt missed. Madison Haley (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Kiko Seike with a cross.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:07

Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Adriana Leon replaces Kirsty Hanson.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:07

Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Madison Haley replaces Pauline Bremer.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:07

Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Jelena Cankovic replaces Vicky Losada.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:07

Attempt missed. Chasity Grant (Aston Villa Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Kirsty Hanson.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:01

Foul by Maisie Symonds (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:01

Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Poppy Pattinson.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:01

Attempt blocked. Katie Robinson (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Chasity Grant.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

13:59

Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Lucy Staniforth replaces Missy Kearns.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

13:59

Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Katie Robinson replaces Kenza Dali.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

13:59

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

13:51

Delay in match because of an injury Jorelyn Carabalí (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

13:51

Foul by Maisie Symonds (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

13:48

Offside, Aston Villa Women. Missy Kearns is caught offside.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

13:46

Goal! Brighton and Hove Albion Women 2, Aston Villa Women 2. Rachel Daly (Aston Villa Women) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

13:46

Penalty Aston Villa Women. Anna Patten draws a foul in the penalty area.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

13:44

Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Guro Bergsvand.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

13:43

Foul by Maisie Symonds (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

13:43

Offside, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Kiko Seike is caught offside.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

13:43

Vicky Losada (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

13:36

Second Half begins Brighton and Hove Albion Women 2, Aston Villa Women 1.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

13:36

Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Kiko Seike replaces Bruna Vilamala.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

13:20

First Half ends, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 2, Aston Villa Women 1.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

13:20

Foul by Bruna Vilamala (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

13:20

Foul by Chasity Grant (Aston Villa Women).

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

13:18

Foul by Jorelyn Carabalí (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

13:18

Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

13:17

Attempt missed. Paula Tomás (Aston Villa Women) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is too high.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

13:17

Attempt missed. Rachel Daly (Aston Villa Women) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Kirsty Hanson.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

13:14

Offside, Aston Villa Women. Rachel Daly is caught offside.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

13:17

Attempt saved. Kirsty Hanson (Aston Villa Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top left corner.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

13:09

Goal! Brighton and Hove Albion Women 2, Aston Villa Women 1. Pauline Bremer (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Nikita Parris with a through ball.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

13:05

Attempt missed. Paula Tomás (Aston Villa Women) left footed shot from the left side of the box.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

13:05

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

13:05

Delay in match because of an injury Sophie Baggaley (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

13:02

Offside, Aston Villa Women. Kenza Dali is caught offside.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

13:02

Attempt missed. Marisa Olislagers (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Pauline Bremer.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

13:01

Attempt missed. Nikita Parris (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Vicky Losada.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

13:01

Attempt blocked. Paula Tomás (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jordan Nobbs.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

12:57

Offside, Aston Villa Women. Chasity Grant is caught offside.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

12:57

Noëlle Maritz (Aston Villa Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

12:54

Attempt missed. Noëlle Maritz (Aston Villa Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Kenza Dali with a cross following a corner.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

12:54

Attempt blocked. Jordan Nobbs (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

12:52

Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Jorelyn Carabalí.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

12:52

Attempt missed. Kirsty Hanson (Aston Villa Women) left footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the right.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

12:52

Attempt blocked. Jordan Nobbs (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

12:49

Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Marisa Olislagers.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

12:49

Foul by Poppy Pattinson (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

12:46

Goal! Brighton and Hove Albion Women 1, Aston Villa Women 1. Nikita Parris (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Poppy Pattinson.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

12:45

Goal! Brighton and Hove Albion Women 0, Aston Villa Women 1. Rachel Daly (Aston Villa Women) left footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Kirsty Hanson with a cross.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

12:43

Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Jorelyn Carabalí.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

12:38

Foul by Nikita Parris (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

12:41

Attempt blocked. Nikita Parris (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

12:34

Marisa Olislagers (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

12:34

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

12:32

Delay in match because of an injury Kenza Dali (Aston Villa Women).

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

12:31

First Half begins.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

12:00

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

10:30

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