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

  1. Postpublished at 16:29 British Summer Time 1 October 2023

    West Ham 0-2 Man City

    Laia Aleixandri, provider of the assists for both goals, is down momentarily but gets back up to her feet pretty quickly.

  2. Postpublished at 16:28 British Summer Time 1 October 2023

    West Ham 0-2 Man City

    Mary Fowler threads a ball through to Lauren Hemp in the box but Hawa Cissoko's resolute defending ensures nothing comes of the chance.

  3. Postpublished at 16:24 British Summer Time 1 October 2023

    West Ham 0-2 Man City

    Deyna Castellanos has a shot which trickles into the hands of Mackenzie Arnold.

    Man City are two goals to the good and on the lookout for more.

  4. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 16:20 British Summer Time 1 October 2023

    West Ham 0-2 Man City

    Unfortunately Riko Ueki is unable to continue and her West Ham debut is over.

    Emma Harries, another debutant, replaces her.

  5. Postpublished at 16:18 British Summer Time 1 October 2023

    West Ham 0-2 Man City

    Riko Ueki is down for West Ham and that allows both sets of players to have a drink and take on some tactical instructions.

  6. goal

    GOAL - West Ham 0-2 Man Citypublished at 16:14 British Summer Time 1 October 2023

    Jill Roord (55 mins)

    Jill Roord gets her debut goal!

    Man City's summer signing slaloms into the box after a sublime stepover and curls into the bottom left corner.

    Just 10 minutes into the second half but it looks the game is getting away from the Hammers as Man City get into their stride.

    Roord curls in her first WSL goal for Man City.Image source, Getty Images
  7. Postpublished at 16:11 British Summer Time 1 October 2023

    West Ham 0-1 Man City

    What a start to the second half, this is more like it!

  8. MISSED PENALTYpublished at 16:10 British Summer Time 1 October 2023

    West Ham 0-1 Man City

    What a save from Mackenzie Arnold!

    Chloe Kelly takes the penalty and Arnold springs to her left to push it away.

    It was a good height for the goalkeeper but it's a great save to stop West Ham going 2-0 down.

    Kelly shoots from the penalty spot.Image source, Getty Images
  9. PENALTY - Man Citypublished at 16:09 British Summer Time 1 October 2023

    West Ham 0-1 Man City

    The ball hits a West Ham hand in the box and Man City have a chance to make it 2-0.

  10. goal

    GOAL - West Ham 0-1 Man Citypublished at 16:07 British Summer Time 1 October 2023

    Lauren Hemp (48 mins)

    It's a beauty from Lauren Hemp!

    Hemp curls her effort into the top corner with ease and Man City have the lead.

    Hemp is congratualted with a hug by Hasegawa.Image source, PA Media
  11. Postpublished at 16:06 British Summer Time 1 October 2023

    West Ham 0-0 Man City

    Wow! Riko Ueki races through on goal and nearly opens the scoring within seconds of the match resuming but her shot is saved by Khiara Keating.

    Ueki goes shoulder to shoulder with Greenwood.Image source, Getty Images
  12. Liverpool lap it uppublished at 16:05 British Summer Time 1 October 2023

    FT: Arsenal 0-1 Liverpool

    Ben Miller
    BBC Sport at Emirates Stadium

    Those Liverpool fans among this WSL-record crowd were singing You'll Never Walk Alone as the final whistle went.

    Matt Beard raises both arms skywards and marches on to the pitch to congratulate his players and applaud the travelling fans. Now the squad are heading over.

    As memorable a day for the visitors as it has been a miserable start to the season for Arsenal. Liverpool's organisation and attacking intent result in a terrific win.

    Liverpool celebrate their famous win in front of the travelling fans.Image source, PA Media
  13. KICK-OFFpublished at 16:04 British Summer Time 1 October 2023

    West Ham 0-0 Man City

    The second-half begins.

    Goals galore? Let's hope so!

  14. FULL-TIMEpublished at 16:02 British Summer Time 1 October 2023

    Arsenal 0-1 Liverpool

    That's it! Liverpool have done it!

    Liverpool didn't win a WSL away match throughout last season, but they've clinched the points here!

    A terrible start for Arsenal, following on from their Champions League qualification exit three weeks ago.

    Chelsea will look to put an early marker down in the title race against Spurs later.

    Liverpool players huddle to celebrate as Arsenal players trudge back to kick off.Image source, Getty Images
  15. Postpublished at 16:01 British Summer Time 1 October 2023

    FT: Aston Villa 1-2 Man Utd

    It feels a long time since Manchester United finished their victory away at Aston Villa given the number of fixtures we've had since.

    If you want to relive this season's opening game - where a late comeback sealed opening-day success for United - then you can watch the highlights below.

    Available to UK users only

  16. FULL-TIMEpublished at 16:00 British Summer Time 1 October 2023

    Bristol City 2-4 Leicester City

    Leicester City hold on and secure a resounding victory away to Bristol City to kick off their Women's Super League season.

    They were level at the break but half-time substitutions turned things around and three second half goals sealed three big points for Willie Kirk's side.

    Bristol City started well but were torn apart in the second half, especially by substitute Jutta Rantala.

    Goodwin holds off Layzell.Image source, Getty Images
  17. Postpublished at 15:59 British Summer Time 1 October 2023

    Arsenal 0-1 Liverpool

    Brilliant, slaloming run from Mia Enderby as Liverpool look to close out the win. Her cross was cut out but that was a brilliant flash of what the 18-year-old is capable of.

  18. Postpublished at 15:58 British Summer Time 1 October 2023

    Arsenal 0-1 Liverpool

    Another cross drifts out of play. This time from McCabe. Arsenal are running out of ideas.

  19. Postpublished at 15:56 British Summer Time 1 October 2023

    Bristol City 2-4 Leicester City

    Oooh.

    Deanne Rose tries to wrap up the game for Leicester City as she meets a Josie Green cross but Janina Leitzig does well to hold on.

  20. Can Liverpool hang on?published at 15:56 British Summer Time 1 October 2023

    Arsenal 0-1 Liverpool

    Ben Miller
    BBC Sport at Emirates Stadium

    The home fans were audibly encouraged when the announcement of 10 added minutes went up.

    Arsenal - as they have for much of this half - are toiling to create meaningful opportunities, though.

    Eidevall shouts and points instructions from his technical area.Image source, Getty Images