Postpublished at 14:08 British Summer Time 1 October 2023
Arsenal 0-0 Liverpool
Arsenal are dominating the ball with another corner, a fourth already.
No real chances yet. Liverpool are looking nervy when it comes to clearing their lines.
Summary
Reigning champions Chelsea win season opener against Tottenham at Stamford Bridge
Blues debutant Fishel headed in and James added second; Thomas pulled goal back after Musovic save
Arsenal suffer shock defeat against Liverpool in front of record WSL crowd
Wins for title challengers Man Utd and Man City
Brighton hold on to beat Everton and Leicester see off newly-promoted Bristol City
Postpublished at 14:08 British Summer Time 1 October 2023
Postpublished at 14:08 British Summer Time 1 October 2023
Bristol City 0-0 Leicester City
It's been an end-to-end start to the game in Bristol with the hosts making good inroads down the left-hand side. Amalie Thestrup tries to find a way through but is charged down.
GOAL Aston Villa 1-1 Manchester Unitedpublished at 14:07 British Summer Time 1 October 2023
Lucia Garcia
Another goal!
Aston Villa could possibly have cleared that earlier. Manchester United have a corner and there's a scramble in the box. Lucia Garcia steps up to the task and rifles home the leveller.
KICK-OFFpublished at 14:07 British Summer Time 1 October 2023
Everton 0-2 Brighton
We're back under way at Walton Hall Park.
'It was never going to be anyone else was it?'published at 14:06 British Summer Time 1 October 2023
Aston Villa 1-0 Man Utd
Siobhan Chamberlain
Ex-England and Man Utd goalkeeper on BBC TwoWhat a reaction from Villa and what a goal.
It was never going to be anyone else but Rachel Daly. A sublime first touch on the initial ball into the box, and the finish is deadly.
It had to be excellent to beat Mary Earps, and it was.
Image source, PA MediaPostpublished at 14:06 British Summer Time 1 October 2023
Aston Villa 1-0 Man Utd
Emma Sanders
BBC Sport at Villa ParkKirsty Hanson was literally in tears a few moments ago as she was sent off.
And just minutes later, Rachel Daly (who else?) has given Villa the lead.
Manager Carla Ward was sprinting around uncontrollably on the pitch in celebration and the roar from the home fans... Wow.
GOAL - Aston Villa 1-0 Manchester Unitedpublished at 14:04 British Summer Time 1 October 2023
Rachel Daly
Aston Villa react to that sending off and take the lead.
Adriana Leon collects the ball out wide and sets up Rachel Daly in the middle of the pitch. She takes one touch to ready herself before slotting past Mary Earps.
The hosts are ahead!
Postpublished at 14:03 British Summer Time 1 October 2023
Arsenal 0-0 Liverpool
Arsenal win a couple of early corners. Strong start from the home side.
KICK-OFFpublished at 14:02 British Summer Time 1 October 2023
Bristol City 0-0 Leicester City
Bristol City get us started at Ashton Gate.
RED CARDpublished at 14:02 British Summer Time 1 October 2023
Aston Villa 0-0 Man Utd
Kirsty Hanson is sent off!
That was a reckless tackle. Her foot is high as she goes studs-first into Hayley Ladd and Rebecca Welch doesn't hesitate to show Hanson a red card.
Postpublished at 14:01 British Summer Time 1 October 2023
Aston Villa 0-0 Man Utd
Rachel Daly is set free by Kirsty Hanson on the left-hand side but Maya Le Tissier gets across to slide and snatch the ball from her feet.
Should that have been a penalty? Daly seemed unhappy with the decision.
KICK-OFFpublished at 14:01 British Summer Time 1 October 2023
Arsenal 0-0 Liverpool
The players take a knee and Liverpool get us going!
Postpublished at 14:00 British Summer Time 1 October 2023
Aston Villa 0-0 Man Utd
Nikita Parris tries to make an immediate impact as she heads a long ball towards the path of Ella Toone but Rachel Corsie gets across to intercept.
Postpublished at 14:00 British Summer Time 1 October 2023
Arsenal v Liverpool (14:00 BST)
Before kick-off, there is a minute's silence former former Sheffield United player Maddy Cusack.
Postpublished at 13:59 British Summer Time 1 October 2023
Aston Villa 0-0 Man Utd
Ohhh! Rachel Corsie meets a Lucy Staniforth delivery but can't angle her header past Mary Earps and the United keeper catches.
Fever pitchpublished at 13:59 British Summer Time 1 October 2023
Arsenal v Liverpool (14:00 BST)
Ben Miller
BBC Sport at Emirates Stadium
Image source, Getty Images"Women's Super League football is about to return," booms the Emirates Stadium announcer as a montage of some of Arsenal's most dramatic moments plays on the big screen.
Fans nearest the tunnel are on their feet as the match ball is placed on a plinth and the players ready themselves to emerge. London Calling by The Clash rings out as they stroll out.
SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 13:58 British Summer Time 1 October 2023
Aston Villa 0-0 Man Utd
Nikita Parris replaces Leah Galton for Manchester United with 20 minutes still on the clock.
Postpublished at 13:58 British Summer Time 1 October 2023
Arsenal v Liverpool (14:00 BST)
The players are out at the Emirates! Over 50,000 tickets sold! We could be in record-breaking territory.
Postpublished at 13:58 British Summer Time 1 October 2023
Bristol City v Leicester City (14:00 BST)
Our next games are coming up very soon.
The teams are out at Ashton Gate for this one.
'Closest Villa have come to scoring'published at 13:57 British Summer Time 1 October 2023
Aston Villa 0-0 Man Utd
Siobhan Chamberlain
Ex-England and Man Utd goalkeeper on BBC TwoSo so close for Rachel Daly.
A brilliant delivery from Staniforth, causing chaos in the United box, a touch from Salmon and Daly just with the dink over the top.
Almost measured to perfection, but just clips the top of the crossbar. The closest Villa have come to scoring in this game.
Image source, Reuters