Emma Hayes’ side achieved a third consecutive WSL title last year and finished the season with a nine-game winning run. A tenth today would break the WSL record for a winning streak.

Here's what the stats say about this evening's match:

• Chelsea have won each of their last nine matches in the Barclays WSL, the joint-longest ongoing run in the competition along with Manchester City. The Blues have never previously recorded 10 consecutive wins in the competition
• Hayes’ side have only won their opening match in one of the last four seasons (D2 L1), with Arsenal winning 2-1 vs West Ham in 2019-20. Chelsea lost 3-2 to Arsenal last season on the first matchday.
• Chelsea have won 12 and drawn one of their last 13 matches against Liverpool in all competitions, scoring 39 goals while conceding eight in return during this run. These will be the first meeting between the two sides since an FA Cup fifth round tie in February 2020, which Chelsea won 1-0.

Image source, Getty Images

Tottenham begin the season with three points!

Ashleigh Neville and Drew Spence both scored fantastic long-range efforts to put Spurs in the driving seat at the break, and while Spence's own goal on 59 minutes gave the hosts renewed hope, they were unable to find an equaliser.

It's the ideal start to the season for Tottenham - they'll go into next week's north London derby full of belief.

It wasn't the most stylish of victories, but Lisa Evans' first-half headed opener led West Ham to a victory over Everton on the opening day.

It was an even game between the two but Evans made the most of the game's best chance and provided the goal which made the difference.

Substitute Kyah Simon breaks away for Spurs but loses control of the ball.

Can Leicester get up the pitch in time?

Emma Sanders
BBC Sport at Prenton Park

Liverpool are hoping for a record crowd here at Prenton Park with around 3,000 tickets said to have been sold.

The previous highest crowd here is 2,138 which was set in their final game of the Championship season against Sheffield United in April when they lifted the trophy in front of fans.

It would continue the trend of growing crowds in the WSL on the opening weekend off the back of a successful home Euros.

Everton are still going for it with Izzy Christiansen firing off a long-range effort but it looks like they won't be able to snatch a late leveller.

Five minutes added on - still plenty of time for Leicester to find a late leveller!

Jessica Ziu is replaced by 18-year-old Thea Kyvag for the hosts

Spurs aren't over the line yet but there aren't too many signs of a grandstand finish from the hosts here.

Image source, Getty Images

There are seven added minutes at the end of this game.

Emma Sanders
BBC Sport at Prenton Park

Chelsea's Pernille Harder has been replaced in the starting XI late on. Sophie Ingle comes in. I'm told it is just a precaution as she felt a niggle in the warm-up. She won't be on the bench though.

We're also told Liverpool's Shanice van de Sanden had a bit of an injury during the international break but is expected to return for next weekend's Merseyside derby against Everton.

Emma Sanders
BBC Sport at Prenton Park

It's already busy around Prenton Park as both sets of supporters have been gathering in the pub next door with flags and scarves.

It's always a chilly night here but defending champions Chelsea will be hoping to entertain their fans and keep them warm.

They are bidding for an unprecedented fourth WSL title in a row, while Liverpool are back in the top-flight and hoping to make an impression.

New Spurs signing Celin Bizet Ildhusoy is on to replace Eveliina Summanen.

Gabby George is caught square in the face with the ball from close range and is receiving treatment on the touchline.

Jemma Purfield's free-kick is met by the rising Ashleigh Plumptre, but the defender's header is confidently gathered by Rebecca Spencer.

Good goalkeeping.

Debutant Kirsty Smith leaves the field for West Ham and is replaced by Grace Fisk.

The game's just going through a bit of a lull at the moment, which suits Spurs of course.

Leicester must summon a surge of inspiration from somewhere if they're to rescue a draw in the closing stages.

Image source, Getty Images

Everton have had 71.7% possession over the last 15 minutes.

Everton haven't done much to threaten in this game but they're starting to change that. Gabby George has just whipped in a terrific cross but Katja Snoeijs can't get enough on it to send it goalwards.

Applause rings out around King Power Stadium to mark the late Queen Elizabeth II's 70-year reign.