Will West Ham find a way back?

They've had a lot of pressure. Viviane Asseyi gets in down the right-hand side but she runs the ball out of play.

Honoka Kayashi finds Riko Ueki in space but the Japanese striker drags her effort wide.

Emma Hayes introduces Erin Cuthbert and Sjoeke Nusken.

Sophie Ingle and Fran Kirby make way.

Another chance for West Ham, but another chance missed.

Riko Ueki has the ball tangled in her feet as she tries to wriggle away from the Chelsea defenders inside the box and can't get a shot away.

Emma Hayes looks like she's readying a couple of changes for Chelsea.

The tactics clipboard is being shown to Erin Cuthbert.

West Ham have been quick off the blocks since the start of the second half.

They've already managed to send three efforts towards Chelsea's goal.

Zecira Musovic is called into action to tip the ball over the bar as Kirsty Smith hooks an overhead effort towards the Chelsea goal.

Claire Rafferty
Ex-England international on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

Best chance for West Ham. Chelsea were caught out of position.

Chance!

Riko Ueki has the ball on the edge of the six-yard box and turns to try and send a shot towards Zecira Musovic's goal but Maren Mjelde blocks it behind for a corner.

It hasn't been the fastest of starts for Chelsea.

They're knocking the ball around and trying to keep regain it when they turn over possession.

Want to have your say on this evening's action?

If so then you're in luck.

You can get in touch via #BBCFootball on X (formerly known as Twitter), WhatsApp on 03301231826 or by texting 81111 (UK only, standard rates apply).

As always, please remember to leave your name on messages.

Chelsea get the game restarted.

The teams return to the pitch at Kingsmeadow?

Can Chelsea hold on to their lead?

Chelsea have won each of their last 15 Women's Super League games when leading at half-time since losing to Liverpool on the opening day of last season.

Sam Kerr's improves her stellar record against West Ham.

Image source, Reuters

West Ham United have failed to win in their last 34 matches when conceding the opening goal in the Women's Super League dating back to 8th November 2020 against Birmingham City.

Michael Emons
BBC Sport at Kingsmeadow

Chelsea with a well-deserved lead at the break, through Sam Kerr's header.

It should be 2-0 though after Fran Kirby, impressing in her first start since her knee injury in February that kept her out of the World Cup, played a lovely through ball to fellow Lioness Lauren James, whose shot was superbly saved by goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold.

West Ham have created chances, with Viviane Asseyi heading just wide just after Kerr's goal.

Chelsea heading top as it stands though.

As things stand Chelsea temporarily take the lead in the Women's Super League, sitting a point ahead of Liverpool and Leicester City.

They could, of course, be knocked off the top spot when the rest of the league's games take place tomorrow.

Chelsea lead at the break

Image source, Reuters

Just one minute of time added on at the end of the first half.