WSL POST-MATCH REVIEW | EVERTON 1-2 ASTON VILLA

Aston Villa started the weekend in 8th place in the WSL, all but safe from relegation and looking ahead towards a much sought after 6th place finish. Carla Ward was handed fresh injury concerns when Daphne van Domselaar and Kirsty Hanson were announced to be sidelined earlier in the week, adding to the existing list.  […]

WSL POST-MATCH REVIEW | ASTON VILLA 1-4 LIVERPOOL

Earlier this week, we found out that Carla Ward and Jordan Nobbs had been nominated for February’s manager and player of the month awards. We have also seen Rachel Daly, Adriana Leon, and Simone Magill scoring on international duty. The mood around Aston Villa has been positive, but today’s return to league action saw us […]

WSL POST-MATCH REVIEW | ASTON VILLA 2-2 BRISTOL CITY

With the events of the January transfer window now behind us, Villa can look towards the second half of the season and aim to finish as well as possible following a difficult start. Things will be made harder by the loss of Laura Blindkilde to Manchester City and Lucy Staniforth to an ankle injury, but […]

WSL POST-MATCH REVIEW | MANCHESTER UNITED 2-1 ASTON VILLA

Tensions were high when Aston Villa travelled to Leigh Sports Village to face Manchester United in the WSL. The events of this week’s Conti Cup fixtures leaves the quarter-final draw in the balance, with Villa, United, and Sunderland all waiting to hear their fates, after Villa fielded an ineligible player. Outside of the controversy, Villa […]

WSL POST-MATCH REVIEW | LEICESTER CITY 0-1 ASTON VILLA

The WSL finally returned following the festive break and Aston Villa kicked off the weekend with a visit to Leicester City.  Noelle Maritz made her league debut for Villa after a disappointing first result against Everton in the FA Cup last weekend and Van Domselaar reclaimed her place in goal. Ward selected a front line […]

WSL MATCH PREVIEW | LEICESTER CITY VS ASTON VILLA | MID-TABLE BATTLE!

Carla Ward’s Aston Villa head to the Pirelli Stadium to take on Willie Kirk’s Leicester City in a Friday night contest in the Women’s Super League. Here’s the latest heading into this evening’s all-important clash in Burton-on-Trent… Assistant Editor: Liam Davies THE BUILD UP After a struggled start to the 2023/24 campaign which has seen […]

WSL POST-MATCH REVIEW | ASTON VILLA 1-0 BRIGHTON

Aston Villa’s 2023 calendar year closed with a home fixture against 9th place Brighton. Earlier in the week, we saw a dominant second half performance against Durham in the league cup, featuring a Rachel Daly hattrick, as well as goals for Adriana Leon and Rachel Corsie. Once again, Carla Ward was tasked with carrying this […]

WSL POST-MATCH REVIEW | MANCHESTER CITY 2-1 ASTON VILLA

With the dramatics of the international break now behind us, Aston Villa could refocus their thoughts on the WSL with an away trip to Manchester City.  Recent results between the two sides have been positive for Villa. Last season’s record league finish was aided by 4 points from Manchester City and the FA Cup also […]

WSL POST-MATCH REVIEW | ASTON VILLA 1-2 EVERTON

After two consecutive league wins, on top of two emphatic cup results,  Carla Ward and Aston Villa could finally start looking up the WSL table. Sunday’s clash with Everton provided another opportunity to strengthen our position, with the visitors entering the weekend just a point behind Villa. Words by Georgia Homer The returns of Kenza […]

WSL POST-MATCH REVIEW | WEST HAM UNITED 2-3 ASTON VILLA

The mood around Aston Villa has certainly changed since two wins on the road in league and cup, but the need for points remained for Villa’s trip to West Ham. Words by Georgia Homer Sticking with a winning side, Carla Ward selected the same eleven that started against Bristol City last weekend. We are finally […]

WSL MATCH PREVIEW | ASTON VILLA VS WEST HAM UNITED | CONSECUTIVE LEAGUE WINS?

Carla Ward’s Aston Villa Women look to make it two from two in the Women’s Super League and continue their climb up the table as they take on Rehanne Skinner’s West Ham at the Chigwell Construction Stadium. Here’s the latest heading into tomorrow’s claret and blue clash in Dagenham… THE BUILD UP The Villans have […]

WSL POST-MATCH REVIEW | BRISTOL CITY 0-2 ASTON VILLA

Aston Villa kicked off their league cup campaign earlier in the week with a convincing 0-5 win against Sheffield United, but the hunt for a result in the WSL continued today, away at Bristol City, in what Carla Ward described as a “must-win game”. Words by Georgia Homer After a cameo appearance from the bench […]

WSL POST-MATCH REVIEW | ASTON VILLA 0-6 CHELSEA

Aston Villa hosted WSL reigning champions Chelsea at the Bescot Stadium, with the hopes of turning around a difficult start to the season.  Words by Georgia Homer Carla Ward’s team selection resembled that of last season, with Hanson returning to the attack after her suspension. Ward opted to start with Alisha Lehmann over summer signings […]

WSL POST-MATCH REVIEW | ASTON VILLA 2-4 TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR

The long-awaited return to the Bescot Stadium finally arrived on matchday 4, as Aston Villa hosted Tottenham Hotspur. Spurs suffered an opening day defeat to Chelsea, but have since gained maximum points from their following two games. In contrast, Villa were looking to pick up their first points of the season. Words by Georgia Homer […]

WSL MATCH PREVIEW | ASTON VILLA VS TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR | BACK AT THE BESCOT!

Aston Villa host Tottenham Hotspur in game-week four of the 2023/24 Women’s Super League campaign. Here’s the latest heading into today’s early kick-off at the Bescot Stadium… THE BUILD UP Carla Ward’s side continue in search of their first point of the season after three consecutive defeats. An opening day loss at Villa Park against […]

WSL POST-MATCH REVIEW | ARSENAL 2-1 ASTON VILLA

Aston Villa travelled to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon in search of their first point of the season, following defeats to Manchester United and Liverpool. Carla Ward opted for a defensive set up, strengthened with the return of left-back Maz Pacheco to the starting line-up. Simone Magill was given a start in attack, with […]

WSL MATCH PREVIEW | ARSENAL VS ASTON VILLA | REACTION AT THE EMIRATES?

Carla Ward’s Aston Villa look to claim their first points of the season as they take on Jonas Eidevall’s Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. Here’s the latest heading into Sunday’s Women’s Super League fixture in North-London… THE BUILD UP Ward’s side find themselves in 11th place in the WSL after the first two game-weeks. Successive […]

WSL POST-MATCH REVIEW | LIVERPOOL 2-0 ASTON VILLA

The WSL season continued for Aston Villa and matchday two meant a trip to Prenton Park to face Liverpool. Words by Georgia Homer The Reds were fresh from an opening day shock victory against Arsenal and would look to continue their fine start to the season. Villa on the other hand were aiming to get […]

WSL MATCH PREVIEW | LIVERPOOL VS ASTON VILLA | LOOKING TO BOUNCE BACK

Carla Ward’s Aston Villa look to get back on track as they make the trip to Prenton Park to face Matthew Beard’s Liverpool in the Women’s Super League. Here’s the latest heading into this game-week 2 fixture… THE BUILD UP It was late heartbreak last time out for Ward’s Villa side, with Manchester United’s Rachel […]

WSL POST-MATCH REVIEW | ASTON VILLA 1-2 MANCHESTER UNITED

It feels an age since Aston Villa’s last WSL game, that impressive 2-0 win over Arsenal on the final day in May, and Carla Ward set out with the same hopes today – to compete with the best. Villa opened the 2023/24 season with the league’s first fixture against Manchester United, in front of a […]

WSL MATCH PREVIEW | ASTON VILLA VS MANCHESTER UNITED | OPENING DAY SUCCESS?

Carla Ward’s Aston Villa begin their 2023/24 WSL campaign by hosting Manchester United at Villa Park. Here’s the latest heading into the season opener this Sunday… THE BUILD UP Women’s Super League football is back and Aston Villa kick things off this Sunday when they play hosts to last season’s runners up Manchester United. Carla […]

ASTON VILLA WOMEN | THE SUMMER CATCH-UP

It has been an action-packed summer for Carla Ward’s Aston Villa Women, on the back of their hugely successful 2022/23 term that saw the side achieve a fifth place finish in the Barclays Women’s Super League and reach a semi-final – in the FA Cup – for the first time in the club’s history. A […]

WSL FAN REPORT | ARSENAL 0-2 ASTON VILLA

Despite the fact that our 5th place finish was confirmed, Carla Ward and Aston Villa travelled to Meadow Park determined to win another 3 points. There were still things to aim for – Rachel Daly was leading the golden boot race and the club had the opportunity to achieve their first league win against Arsenal […]

WSL FAN REPORT | Aston Villa 3-3 Liverpool

Aston Villa’s final home game of the season was held at Villa Park, as the team faced Liverpool. Carla Ward and her players were welcomed by over 7500 fans to celebrate our highest ever WSL finish. Ward’s selection was as expected, with Jordan Nobbs returning to the starting line up in place of Laura Blindkilde. […]

ASTON VILLA WOMEN | SUPPORTERS’ PLAYER OF THE SEASON; WHO HAVE THE FANS VOTED FOR?

Voting for your Aston Villa Women Supporters’ Player of the Season for 2022/23 is now open. I spoke with the passionate fans that have travelled up-and-down the country following the team to see who they’ve voted for. First up, we welcome Sarah Breslin, founder of Villa Bellas, who this week celebrated their 1-year anniversary. Villa […]

WSL MATCH PREVIEW | READING VS ASTON VILLA

Carla Ward’s Aston Villa make the trip to the Select Car Leasing Stadium to face bottom of the pile Reading this Sunday in the WSL. Here’s the latest heading into Villa’s penultimate away game of the season… THE BUILD UP Ward’s side look to finish the season on a high as they face Kelly Chambers’ […]

WSL MATCH PREVIEW | ASTON VILLA VS MANCHESTER UNITED

Aston Villa host Manchester United in the Women’s Super League this week. Here’s the latest heading into Friday night’s game… THE BUILD UP Carla Ward’s Aston Villa face another tough test this week as they welcome Marc Skinner’s table-topping Manchester United to the Bescot Stadium. With just four games to go this campaign, Villa sit […]

WSL MATCH PREVIEW | TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR VS ASTON VILLA

Aston Villa head to the capital this week to face Tottenham Hotspur in the Women’s Super League. Here’s the latest heading into Sunday’s game at Brisbane Road… THE BUILD UP Carla Ward’s side look to bounce back from last weekend’s devastating FA Cup semi-final exit to Chelsea as they are back in league action, gearing […]

MATCH PREVIEW | ASTON VILLA WOMEN VS CHELSEA WOMEN

Aston Villa host Chelsea in Sunday’s Women’s FA Cup semi-final fixture at the Bescot Stadium. Here’s the latest heading into the all-important tie… THE BUILD UP Carla Ward’s team gear-up to face Emma Hayes’ Chelsea for the second time in a fortnight for a place in this year’s FA Cup final. The two sides faced […]