A strong result for Chelsea to kick off this weekend's Women's Super League action - but there are five more games to come tomorrow.

We'll have live coverage of every match with Arsenal's game against Aston Villa at the Emirates live on BBC One tomorrow afternoon.

For now, though, thanks for joining us and I'll leave you with Michael Emons' report from Kingsmeadow.

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Chelsea

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes speaking to Sky Sports: "I thought in the first half we struggled to break them down and create enough clear-cut chances but credit to them in the way they defended. Once we made changes everything went up a step and the last 25-30 minutes is something for us to build on. We deserved the second goal in the end. If Lauren might have scored one of her two big chances it might not have taken as long.

On the impact of the substitutions: "I just felt we started the second half flat and got a little bit stretched from back to front. I thought the energy in the middle was needed. Everybody came off the bench and I thought raised the level. It's what I expect it to look like after three games in but the last 30 minutes is something to build on."

On Fran Kirby's return: "A good start. She's still got to build her fitness and you have to be mindful of that. A good 55 minutes is a good step. 75 minutes for Sam is the maximum amount I wanted to give them tonight."

On if the performance is a step towards the top level: "Managers are always seeking perfection. Is it progress? Yeah it's progress and that's all we want to see.

"I know we will improve. They're a top level group and I'm very happy with how we reacted. This league is a top league and West Ham have certainly improved from last year."

Chelsea look to maintain their unbeaten Women's Super League start when they play Brighton at home next weekend.

West Ham host high-flying Liverpool in their next match.

Chelsea have scored in their last 10 games in the Women's Super League, their longest run of games with a goal in the competition since a run of 23 games from 10th March 2022 to 12th March 2023.

Chelsea temporarily top the Women's Super League table with seven points from their first three matches.

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Chelsea have now won 28 of their last 29 home Women's Super League games, drawing one.

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Michael Emons
BBC Sport at Kingsmeadow

Chelsea, looking for a fifth successive WSL title, hit the front in 2023-24 with a deserved win at Kingsmeadow.

Sam Kerr, in her first start of the season, got the opener with a powerful header and Erin Cuthbert's low strike went in during injury-time to confirm the win.

Seven points from three matches and with Kerr and England forward Fran Kirby making vital contributions after injury absences, it has been a very good evening indeed for Emma Hayes' reigning champions.

Chelsea sail to victory in the end and maintain their unbeaten start to the Women's Super League season.

It's another defeat for West Ham, who have three points from three games.

Chelsea are passing the ball around the back now.

There's now way back into it for West Ham.

What a save!

Aggie Beever-Jones curls a spectacular strike from distance towards the West Ham goal but Mackenzie Arnold does well to tip it over the crossbar.

The fourth official announced five minutes of added time in the middle of Erin Cuthbert's celebrations.

Amber Tysiak replaces Hawa Cissoko, who is brought off with the help of two physios.

Michael Emons
BBC Sport at Kingsmeadow

We had late drama in Chelsea's favour in the 1-1 draw against Manchester City last weekend, will it be West Ham's turn to snatch a point this week?

Hawa Cissoko has limped off the pitch and West Ham ready a substitute.

Melanie Leupolz takes a strike from distance but it's directed straight at Mackenzie Arnold.

Chelsea knock the ball around the edge of the box, but Niamh Charles pushes Hawa Cissoko to the ground inside the box and play is stopped.

Aggie Beever-Jones is unleashed down the right-hand side but Hawa Cissoko races back and times her sliding tackle well to recover the ball.

West Ham break forward - which has been a rarity for a while - and Viviane Asseyi can't find a path through the well-organised Chelsea defence.

Michael Emons
BBC Sport at Kingsmeadow

An excellent reception for Sam Kerr from the home fans as she lasted 78 minutes in her first start of the season following a calf injury.

Will her goal be the decisive one? West Ham with 11 minutes plus injury time to get something, but Chelsea have them pinned back, looking for a second to secure three points and top spot.