The new Women's Super League marks the start of a new era for reigning champions Chelsea, with long-serving boss Emma Hayes having departed in summer to start a new adventure with the USA Women's team.
Last year they just about did enough to claim the title on goal difference ahead of Manchester City, while Arsenal will again hope to make it a three-horse race for the WSL title. Meanwhile Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham will hope to progress after further rebuilding this summer.
Crystal Palace were promoted to replace Bristol City in the top flight, while on a wider note, the league is now under the management and operation of a new organisation set up to lead women's football towards further growth and progression, with Nikki Doucet overseeing both the WSL and Championship in a new phase for the game.
Follow the live action below as Brighton & Hove Albion face Arsenal today in the WSL:
Brighton & Hove Albion WFC 4 - 1 Arsenal WFC
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
17:38Delay in match (Arsenal Women).
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
17:37Attempt missed. Kiko Seike (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
17:35Attempt missed. Caitlin Foord (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from outside the box.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
17:33Attempt missed. Stina Blackstenius (Arsenal Women) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Jenna Nighswonger with a cross.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
17:31Foul by Caitlin Foord (Arsenal Women).
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
17:31Attempt missed. Leah Williamson (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left following a corner.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
17:29Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Caitlin Hayes.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
17:29Attempt blocked. Chloe Kelly (Arsenal Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Caitlin Foord.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
17:28Foul by Leah Williamson (Arsenal Women).
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
17:28Nikita Parris (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
17:25Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
17:25Delay in match because of an injury Leah Williamson (Arsenal Women).
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
17:24Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Guro Bergsvand.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
17:24Attempt missed. Nikita Parris (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Kiko Seike with a cross.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
17:19Attempt saved. Stina Blackstenius (Arsenal Women) header from the centre of the box is saved.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
17:19Substitution, Arsenal Women. Jenna Nighswonger replaces Katie McCabe.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
17:18Substitution, Arsenal Women. Lia Wälti replaces Kim Little.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
17:18Substitution, Arsenal Women. Stina Blackstenius replaces Frida Maanum.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
17:18Substitution, Arsenal Women. Chloe Kelly replaces Beth Mead.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
17:16Attempt saved. Beth Mead (Arsenal Women) header from the centre of the box is saved.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
17:14Attempt saved. Alessia Russo (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Mariona Caldentey.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
17:12Goal! Brighton and Hove Albion Women 4, Arsenal Women 1. Kiko Seike (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Marisa Olislagers following a fast break.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
17:11Goal! Brighton and Hove Albion Women 3, Arsenal Women 1. Jelena Cankovic (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Marit Auée with a headed pass.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
17:09Attempt missed. Nikita Parris (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from outside the box.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
17:11Attempt blocked. Kim Little (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Mariona Caldentey.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
17:08Kim Little (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
17:06Attempt blocked. Kiko Seike (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
17:03Second Half begins Brighton and Hove Albion Women 2, Arsenal Women 1.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
17:03Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Nadine Noordam replaces Fran Kirby.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:48First Half ends, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 2, Arsenal Women 1.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:46Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:46Maria Thórisdóttir (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:46Katie McCabe (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:45Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:45Delay in match because of an injury Manuela Zinsberger (Arsenal Women).
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:43Goal! Brighton and Hove Albion Women 2, Arsenal Women 1. Jelena Cankovic (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box following a corner.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:43Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Conceded by Steph Catley.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:43Attempt blocked. Fran Kirby (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:42Attempt saved. Nikita Parris (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:41Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Sophie Baggaley.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:41Attempt saved. Frida Maanum (Arsenal Women) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Kim Little.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:40Attempt blocked. Alessia Russo (Arsenal Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Caitlin Foord.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:40Attempt blocked. Frida Maanum (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Emily Fox.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:38Attempt missed. Fran Kirby (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) left footed shot from outside the box.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:36Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Sophie Baggaley.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:37Attempt saved. Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Caitlin Foord.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:34Foul by Katie McCabe (Arsenal Women).
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:34Attempt blocked. Caitlin Foord (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Frida Maanum.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:33Attempt blocked. Kiko Seike (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Fran Kirby.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:31Attempt blocked. Alessia Russo (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:29Goal! Brighton and Hove Albion Women 1, Arsenal Women 1. Caitlin Foord (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:29Attempt saved. Caitlin Foord (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Mariona Caldentey.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:29Attempt saved. Kim Little (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Beth Mead.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:29Caitlin Foord (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:27Foul by Katie McCabe (Arsenal Women).
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:26Attempt saved. Frida Maanum (Arsenal Women) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Katie McCabe.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:25Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:25Delay in match because of an injury Maisie Symonds (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:22Marisa Olislagers (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:22Emily Fox (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:22Beth Mead (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:22Beth Mead (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:20Katie McCabe (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:19Offside, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Kiko Seike is caught offside.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:19Foul by Steph Catley (Arsenal Women).
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:18Alessia Russo (Arsenal Women) hits the left post with a header from the centre of the box. Assisted by Caitlin Foord with a cross.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:16Goal! Brighton and Hove Albion Women 1, Arsenal Women 0. Fran Kirby (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Jelena Cankovic.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:18Kim Little (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:14Kim Little (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:12Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Marit Auée.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:10Emily Fox (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:05Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Melina Loeck.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:05Attempt missed. Caitlin Foord (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:04Manuela Zinsberger (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:04Foul by Kiko Seike (Brighton and Hove Albion Women).
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:03Offside, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Nikita Parris is caught offside.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:03Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:03Delay in match because of an injury Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal Women).
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:02Attempt saved. Maisie Symonds (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:02Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Conceded by Manuela Zinsberger.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:02Attempt saved. Jelena Cankovic (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Kiko Seike.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
16:01First Half begins.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
15:30Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal
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