Postpublished at 15:16 British Summer Time 1 October 2023
Arsenal 0-1 Liverpool
Since the goal, Arsenal have not really stepped up a gear. It is the same pattern as the first half: dominate, pass, pass, pass without getting very far.
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 15:16 British Summer Time 1 October 2023
Shock on at Arsenalpublished at 15:15 British Summer Time 1 October 2023
Arsenal 0-1 Liverpool
Ben Miller
BBC Sport at Emirates StadiumLiverpool did it on the first day of last season when they beat Chelsea - and now they're on course to come out of the blocks with another surprise.
There's a big crowd of visiting fans in a corner near where that Miri Taylor strike nestled in the net. Their players rushed over to celebrate with them after going ahead.
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GOAL - Bristol City 1-3 Leicester Citypublished at 15:13 British Summer Time 1 October 2023
Lena Petermann
What a second half!
Leicester City go two goals ahead with an absolute bullet header as they ramp up the pressure.
It's summer signing Lena Petermann who peels off her marker and thunders home Jutta Rantala's corner.
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Bristol City 1-2 Leicester City
Jutta Rantala has been exactly the introduction Leicester City needed and it's brought a real level of creative spark to their attacking line.
She's spotting the right opportunities in the final third as Leicester pile on the pressure.
GOAL - Bristol City 1-2 Leicester Citypublished at 15:10 British Summer Time 1 October 2023
Shannon O'Brien
Leicester City take the lead!
The ball falls to Shannon O'Brien on the edge of the Bristol City box and it requires a fantastic bit of skill to tuck a lot shot through the defence and past Fran Bentley.
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Bristol City 1-1 Leicester City
Debutant Jutta Rantala tried to make an immediate impact but thunders a free-kick against the wall.
The rebound eventually falls to Josie Green but Fran Bentley gets down quickly to collect the ball.
Postpublished at 15:09 British Summer Time 1 October 2023
West Ham 0-0 Man City
Chloe Kelly swings in a cross looking for Lauren Hemp.
A good punch from Mackenzie Arnold clears the danger.
GOAL - Arsenal 0-1 Liverpoolpublished at 15:09 British Summer Time 1 October 2023
Miri Taylor (47 mins)
Ooooh, hello!
Miri Taylor slots home a low cross from Missy Bo Kearns. What a start for Liverpool!
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West Ham 0-0 Man City
Man City are looking the more dominant side in the opening stages.
Australia goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold dawdles on the ball and is nearly caught out.
SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 15:08 British Summer Time 1 October 2023
Bristol City 1-1 Leicester City
Two changes for Leicester City at the break as Willie Kirk looks to find a way back for his side.
Goalscorer Aimee Palmer and Julie Thibaud go off.
Josie Green and Jutta Rantala come on in their place.
KICK-OFFpublished at 15:08 British Summer Time 1 October 2023
Bristol City 1-1 Leicester City
We've restarted for the second half!
KICK-OFFpublished at 15:06 British Summer Time 1 October 2023
Arsenal 0-0 Liverpool
We are off again at the Emirates!
No changes for either side.
Visitors threatening a surprisepublished at 15:05 British Summer Time 1 October 2023
HT: Arsenal 0-0 Liverpool
Ben Miller
BBC Sport at Emirates StadiumLiverpool are depleted by injuries but have reminded everyone that the hosts aren't the only ones who can be spurred on by this atmosphere.
They've grown in confidence and are a little unfortunate not to be ahead, although Rachael Laws has produced several good saves.
Arsenal took a while to get going in their first game of last season, scoring three of their four goals against Brighton & Hove Albion after the break. They were helped on that occasion, though, by their opponents having a player dismissed after seven minutes.
Image source, Getty ImagesPostpublished at 15:03 British Summer Time 1 October 2023
West Ham 0-0 Man City
Here we go.
Both sides take the knee before Man City get us under way at the Chigwell Construction Stadium.
Postpublished at 15:01 British Summer Time 1 October 2023
West Ham v Man City (15:00 BST)
The players have a minutes silence in memory of Maddy Cusack.
Image source, Getty ImagesPostpublished at 15:00 British Summer Time 1 October 2023
West Ham v Man City (15:00 BST)
The action continues!
The teams are out at the Chigwell Construction Stadium.
'We showed character to push when down to 10'published at 14:57 British Summer Time 1 October 2023
FT: Aston Villa 1-2 Man Utd
Aston VillaAston Villa manager Carla Ward speaking to BBC Two: "We showed a lot of character to score with Rachel Daly's goal when we were a player short. And even then when they equalised we went to a 3-5-1 to get everyone up the pitch and to keep pushing forward
"We had a go today and I feel that pride in my players. They have done unbelievably well in the circumstances."
FULL-TIMEpublished at 14:57 British Summer Time 1 October 2023
Everton 1-2 Brighton
Elisabeth Terland's double is enough to secure the win for Brighton.
Megan Finnigan reduced the deficit for Everton and despite an improved second-half performance, they came up short in the opening game of the season.
Image source, Getty Images'City cannot afford slip-ups this season'published at 14:56 British Summer Time 1 October 2023
Emma Sanders
BBC Sport
Image source, Getty ImagesManager Gareth Taylor oversaw a transition last season as several newcomers replaced the likes of England internationals Lucy Bronze, Keira Walsh and Georgia Stanway in City's starting XI.
They just missed out on Champions League football on goal difference. That was a big disappointment for them, even though their new signings needed time to settle.
It could be a similar story this season with United strengthening in the transfer window, and Chelsea and Arsenal growing in experience. City showed at times what they were capable of producing but they lacked ruthlessness at key stages last season.
They cannot afford similar slip-ups in 2023-24, but I'm not convinced they will remain consistent.
'The big calls have gone against us today'published at 14:56 British Summer Time 1 October 2023
FT: Aston Villa 1-2 Man Utd
Aston VillaAston Villa manager Carla Ward speaking to BBC Two: "First and foremost I am very proud of my players today for that performance. Of course we are disappointed about the result. Big, big calls have gone against us today, and that hurts.
"In my opinion there is a clear red card when it was still 11 v 11, not sure about Kirsty's [Hanson] red card. You can question the corner that leads to the winning goal. Rachel Daly could have had a penalty. Should I continue or let the studio decide whether that is good enough for this division?
On if the decisions mentioned cost Villa today: " Of course they have. I am immensely proud of the players. I said to them at the end that if we can compete like that week in and week out we will be ok this season.
"It is disheartening and tough when the big calls go against you. I won't blame the officials, I think the powers that be need to provide more help to them and make them full time. It is something that we talk about all the time, so I am bored of discussing it now."