The Blues won the WSL for a fifth consecutive season last campaign under the departing Emma Hayes and Bompastor has big shoes to fill after arriving from Lyon for a new era in the women’s game. The Chelsea squad has also seen several changes, with England international Lucy Bronze the pick of the new signings.

Coming out of the tunnels again, Chelsea wanted to keep going but saw the opposition stepping up instead. Daly hit a good shot against Hannah Hampton’s goal that fortunately hit the post instead, right after two attempts from the Villans in less than one minute of play.

Chelsea at last gain some territory when Reiten is pulled down. 80 min: Some touchline histrionics from Robert de Pauw. His team have been pretty impressive and well organised. 78 min: Reiten goes in to come back out again but Chelsea fail to get the ball into the centre.