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 West Ham United face Chelsea today in the WSL:

West Ham United LFC 0 - 4 Chelsea FC Women

West Ham United vs Chelsea

16:15

Attempt missed. Anouk Denton (West Ham United Women) right footed shot from outside the box.

West Ham United vs Chelsea

16:14

Corner, Chelsea Women. Conceded by Amber Tysiak.

West Ham United vs Chelsea

16:13

Goal! West Ham United Women 0, Chelsea Women 4. Sandy Baltimore (Chelsea Women) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Niamh Charles.

West Ham United vs Chelsea

16:12

Corner, Chelsea Women. Conceded by Riko Ueki.

West Ham United vs Chelsea

16:17

Attempt blocked. Sjoeke Nüsken (Chelsea Women) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Catarina Macário with a cross.

West Ham United vs Chelsea

16:10

Corner, Chelsea Women. Conceded by Kirsty Smith.

West Ham United vs Chelsea

16:09

Attempt missed. Sandy Baltimore (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from outside the box.

West Ham United vs Chelsea

16:09

Corner, Chelsea Women. Conceded by Shelina Zadorsky.

West Ham United vs Chelsea

16:07

Attempt missed. Katrina Gorry (West Ham United Women) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Seraina Piubel.

West Ham United vs Chelsea

16:06

Second Half begins West Ham United Women 0, Chelsea Women 3.

West Ham United vs Chelsea

16:09

Substitution, West Ham United Women. Shekiera Martinez replaces Oona Siren.

West Ham United vs Chelsea

15:51

First Half ends, West Ham United Women 0, Chelsea Women 3.

West Ham United vs Chelsea

15:50

Attempt saved. Sandy Baltimore (Chelsea Women) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Mayra Ramírez.

West Ham United vs Chelsea

15:52

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

West Ham United vs Chelsea

15:48

Delay in match (West Ham United Women).

West Ham United vs Chelsea

15:52

Delay in match (Chelsea Women).

West Ham United vs Chelsea

15:47

Attempt saved. Agnes Beever-Jones (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved.

West Ham United vs Chelsea

15:47

Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.

West Ham United vs Chelsea

15:47

Sjoeke Nüsken (Chelsea Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

West Ham United vs Chelsea

15:45

Goal! West Ham United Women 0, Chelsea Women 3. Agnes Beever-Jones (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from outside the box.

West Ham United vs Chelsea

15:45

Mayra Ramírez (Chelsea Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

West Ham United vs Chelsea

15:44

Attempt saved. Catarina Macário (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Erin Cuthbert.

West Ham United vs Chelsea

15:39

Attempt missed. Seraina Piubel (West Ham United Women) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Anouk Denton.

West Ham United vs Chelsea

15:39

Offside, Chelsea Women. Mayra Ramírez is caught offside.

West Ham United vs Chelsea

15:35

Foul by Mayra Ramírez (Chelsea Women).

West Ham United vs Chelsea

15:33

Offside, West Ham United Women. Seraina Piubel is caught offside.

West Ham United vs Chelsea

15:38

Offside, West Ham United Women. Seraina Piubel is caught offside.

West Ham United vs Chelsea

15:33

Attempt missed. Nathalie Björn (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left.

West Ham United vs Chelsea

15:33

Attempt blocked. Agnes Beever-Jones (Chelsea Women) header from the centre of the box is blocked.

West Ham United vs Chelsea

15:30

Offside, West Ham United Women. Viviane Asseyi is caught offside.

West Ham United vs Chelsea

15:29

Corner, Chelsea Women. Conceded by Katrina Gorry.

West Ham United vs Chelsea

15:29

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

West Ham United vs Chelsea

15:29

Delay in match because of an injury Anouk Denton (West Ham United Women).

West Ham United vs Chelsea

15:26

Corner, Chelsea Women. Conceded by Kirsty Smith.

West Ham United vs Chelsea

15:26

Attempt saved. Sandy Baltimore (Chelsea Women) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Lucy Bronze with a cross.

West Ham United vs Chelsea

15:22

Goal! West Ham United Women 0, Chelsea Women 2. Erin Cuthbert (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Nathalie Björn.

West Ham United vs Chelsea

15:22

Attempt missed. Catarina Macário (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left from a direct free kick.

West Ham United vs Chelsea

15:21

Foul by Oona Siren (West Ham United Women).

West Ham United vs Chelsea

15:22

Sjoeke Nüsken (Chelsea Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

West Ham United vs Chelsea

15:30

Attempt blocked. Agnes Beever-Jones (Chelsea Women) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.

West Ham United vs Chelsea

15:20

Corner, Chelsea Women. Conceded by Amber Tysiak.

West Ham United vs Chelsea

15:20

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

West Ham United vs Chelsea

15:18

Delay in match because of an injury Kinga Szemik (West Ham United Women).

West Ham United vs Chelsea

15:17

Attempt saved. Mayra Ramírez (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved.

West Ham United vs Chelsea

15:17

Corner, Chelsea Women. Conceded by Li Mengwen.

West Ham United vs Chelsea

15:14

Attempt missed. Catarina Macário (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Agnes Beever-Jones.

West Ham United vs Chelsea

15:12

Goal! West Ham United Women 0, Chelsea Women 1. Catarina Macário (Chelsea Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box.

West Ham United vs Chelsea

15:10

Foul by Erin Cuthbert (Chelsea Women).

West Ham United vs Chelsea

15:10

Katrina Gorry (West Ham United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

West Ham United vs Chelsea

15:09

Corner, Chelsea Women. Conceded by Shelina Zadorsky.

West Ham United vs Chelsea

15:07

Corner, Chelsea Women. Conceded by Katrina Gorry.

West Ham United vs Chelsea

15:06

Corner, Chelsea Women. Conceded by Katrina Gorry.

West Ham United vs Chelsea

15:18

Attempt blocked. Agnes Beever-Jones (Chelsea Women) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Catarina Macário.

West Ham United vs Chelsea

15:05

Corner, Chelsea Women. Conceded by Amber Tysiak.

West Ham United vs Chelsea

15:03

Corner, Chelsea Women. Conceded by Shelina Zadorsky.

West Ham United vs Chelsea

15:02

First Half begins.

West Ham United vs Chelsea

14:30

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

West Ham United vs Chelsea

13:00

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