Follow live coverage as Bristol City face Arsenal in the Women’s Super League today.
Last season it was Chelsea who again took the WSL title, just edging out Manchester United, while Arsenal and Manchester City are expected to be contenders in 2023/24 too.
Relegated Reading have been replaced by Bristol City after they won the Championship title by a single point last term, while the likes of Liverpool, Everton and West Ham will hope for continued progression this year too.
On the back of the Lionesses’ magnificent runs at Euro 2022 and the 2023 Women’s World Cup, the women’s game continues to go from strength to strength with increasing crowds and exciting new signings from overseas.
Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
Bristol City vs Arsenal
Alessia Russo (Arsenal Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Bristol City vs Arsenal
Megan Connolly (Bristol City Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Bristol City vs Arsenal
Foul by Lia Wälti (Arsenal Women).
Bristol City vs Arsenal
Attempt saved. Beth Mead (Arsenal Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved.
Bristol City vs Arsenal
Attempt saved. Frida Maanum (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Caitlin Foord.
Bristol City vs Arsenal
Offside, Bristol City Women. Ella Powell tries a through ball, but Amalie Thestrup is caught offside.
Bristol City vs Arsenal
Substitution, Bristol City Women. Mari Ward replaces Carrie Jones.
Bristol City vs Arsenal
Offside, Bristol City Women. Amalie Thestrup tries a through ball, but Jamie-Lee Napier is caught offside.
Bristol City vs Arsenal
Attempt blocked. Beth Mead (Arsenal Women) header from the centre of the box is blocked.
Bristol City vs Arsenal
Attempt blocked. Frida Maanum (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Caitlin Foord.
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