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 Tottenham Hotspur today in the WSL:
West Ham United WFC 1 - 0 Tottenham Hotspur FCW
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Corner, West Ham United Women. Conceded by Anna Csiki.
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Foul by Josefine Rybrink (Tottenham Hotspur Women).
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Foul by Eveliina Summanen (Tottenham Hotspur Women).
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Hand ball by Ella Morris (Tottenham Hotspur Women).
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Attempt missed. Riko Ueki (West Ham United Women) header from the centre of the box following a corner.
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Corner, West Ham United Women. Conceded by Amanda Nildén.
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Corner, West Ham United Women. Conceded by Molly Bartrip.
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Viviane Asseyi (West Ham United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Attempt missed. Anna Csiki (Tottenham Hotspur Women) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Charlotte Grant.
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Second Half begins West Ham United Women 1, Tottenham Hotspur Women 0.
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur Women. Anna Csiki replaces Maite Oroz.
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
First Half ends, West Ham United Women 1, Tottenham Hotspur Women 0.
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Eveliina Summanen (Tottenham Hotspur Women) hits the woodwork with a right footed shot from outside the box from a direct free kick.
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Martha Thomas (Tottenham Hotspur Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Attempt missed. Drew Spence (Tottenham Hotspur Women) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Eveliina Summanen following a fast break.
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Olivia Holdt (Tottenham Hotspur Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Attempt blocked. Olivia Holdt (Tottenham Hotspur Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Drew Spence.
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Delay in match because of an injury Josefine Rybrink (Tottenham Hotspur Women).
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Attempt saved. Oona Siren (West Ham United Women) header from very close range is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Amber Tysiak.
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Corner, West Ham United Women. Conceded by Josefine Rybrink.
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Attempt missed. Viviane Asseyi (West Ham United Women) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Riko Ueki.
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Attempt missed. Shekiera Martinez (West Ham United Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Attempt blocked. Riko Ueki (West Ham United Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Verena Hanshaw with a cross.
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Foul by Eveliina Summanen (Tottenham Hotspur Women).
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Foul by Amanda Nildén (Tottenham Hotspur Women).
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Olivia Holdt (Tottenham Hotspur Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Foul by Eveliina Summanen (Tottenham Hotspur Women).
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Offside, Tottenham Hotspur Women. Charlotte Grant is caught offside.
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Manuela Paví (West Ham United Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Amanda Nildén (Tottenham Hotspur Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Corner, Tottenham Hotspur Women. Conceded by Shelina Zadorsky.
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Olivia Holdt (Tottenham Hotspur Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Foul by Verena Hanshaw (West Ham United Women).
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Attempt saved. Charlotte Grant (Tottenham Hotspur Women) header from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Ella Morris with a cross.
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Corner, Tottenham Hotspur Women. Conceded by Oona Siren.
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Corner, West Ham United Women. Conceded by Charlotte Grant.
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Drew Spence (Tottenham Hotspur Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Own Goal by Josefine Rybrink, Tottenham Hotspur Women. West Ham United Women 1, Tottenham Hotspur Women 0.
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Martha Thomas (Tottenham Hotspur Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Attempt missed. Shekiera Martinez (West Ham United Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Attempt missed. Martha Thomas (Tottenham Hotspur Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high.
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Attempt saved. Ella Morris (Tottenham Hotspur Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Attempt blocked. Drew Spence (Tottenham Hotspur Women) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Maite Oroz.
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Attempt blocked. Olivia Holdt (Tottenham Hotspur Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Attempt blocked. Charlotte Grant (Tottenham Hotspur Women) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Corner, Tottenham Hotspur Women. Conceded by Anouk Denton.
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Corner, Tottenham Hotspur Women. Conceded by Amber Tysiak.
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Olivia Holdt (Tottenham Hotspur Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Ella Morris (Tottenham Hotspur Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
First Half begins.
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur
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