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 […]
WSL WEEKLY | WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS
After an international break, the WSL cranks up the heat and current champions Chelsea fly high to the top of the table. Let’s take a look at all the weekend action in our WSL Weekly Magazine. Everton 1-2 Manchester City A thrilling game at Walton Hall Park as Julie Blakstad (32) claimed the first goal […]
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WSL WEEKLY | WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS
This week, defending champions Chelsea ended Manchester United’s unbeaten start, and a battle at the bottom erupted as West Ham and Brighton & Hove Albion competed in a goal-frenzied encounter. Let’s take a look at all the weekend action in our WSL Weekly Magazine. LEICESTER CITY 0-4 ARSENAL Arsenal continued their perfect winning start by […]
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WSL WEEKLY | WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS
A Sunday Super-League showdown! Six games are played in a succession, leaving spectators wondering what the table would look like at the end of the day. Let’s find out – in our WSL Weekly Magazine. BRIGHTON 0-8 TOTTENHAM A dismal loss for frustrated hosts Brighton as they concede eight goals to visitors Tottenham. Molly Bartrip […]
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WSL | FAN REPORT | Aston Villa 0-0 Manchester United
Aston Villa Women were finally back in action after the international break and welcomed Manchester United to the Banks’ Stadium. Confidence was still high after the last league win against Tottenham Hotspur, but presumed injuries to goalkeeper Hannah Hampton and veteran Jill Scott were a concern as the team was announced. Ruesha Littlejohn stepped into […]
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WSL | FAN REPORT | Tottenham Hotspur 0-1 Aston Villa
It was down to Aston Villa Women to raise the spirits of North Birmingham this weekend, as they took on Tottenham Hotspur away from home. Villa looked to build on the positive ending to last week’s draw against Reading and continue their impressive away form. Carla Ward made a single change from last weekend, switching […]
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WSL | FAN REPORT | Aston Villa Women 0-1 Everton
On Wednesday evening, Aston Villa Women welcomed Everton to the Banks’ Stadium in an attempt to achieve a league double in consecutive matches. It was just over two weeks ago that the clubs met in the reverse fixture, in which Villa took the win with an assured 0-2 result. This week, it was the away […]
WSL | FAN REPORT | Leicester City 1-2 Aston Villa
Following Birmingham City and Leicester City’s recently wins, Aston Villa’s trip to face the Foxes had to result in 3 points for the Villans in order to maintain some distance from the bottom 2. New loanee Anna Patten took her place alongside Anita Asante at centre back, with Pacheco and Mayling making up the rest […]
WSL | FAN REPORT | Manchester United 5-0 Aston Villa
Aston Villa Women closed 2021 with an away fixture against Manchester United Women, on Sunday 19th December. Carla Ward’s side looked to end the year on a high after a recent loss of form and an early Conti Cup exit earlier in the week, falling short against Blackburn Rovers and failing to qualify from the […]
WSL | FAN REPORT | Aston Villa 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur
Sunday 12th December saw the return of Aston Villa Women to league action after a period of international and cup fixtures. The Villans welcomed a competitive Spurs side to Banks’ Stadium to mark the official Rainbow Laces fixture, fighting homophobia in football and the wider community. It was an important game for both sides as […]
WSL | FAN REPORT | Manchester City 5-0 Aston Villa
After the highs of last week’s second city derby, the inequality across the Women’s Super League became clear once more. Aston Villa Women travelled to Manchester to face a troubled City side, as rumours continue to circulate about manager Gareth Taylor’s future. Despite their injury crisis and early Champions League exit, Manchester City was still […]
WSL | FAN REPORT | Birmingham City 0-1 Aston Villa
Sunday 14th November marked when Aston Villa Women would finally take the crown in the WSL Second City Derby. Birmingham City has been playing a level above Aston Villa for as long as fans can remember, even reaching a Champions League semi-final in 2014. Last season saw Villa’s first season in the WSL, and both […]
WSL | FAN REPORT | Aston Villa 0-1 Chelsea
After three long weeks of international duty, Aston Villa Women returned to league action against defending champions Chelsea on Saturday 6th November. Following an undefeated start to the season after three games, Villa have dipped in form and were looking to get back on track – even against Emma Hayes’ UCL finalists. The game was […]
CONTI CUP | FAN REPORT | Liverpool 1-1 Aston Villa (5-4 pens)
On Wednesday, Aston Villa’s Continental Cup journey began at Prenton Park as the team faced Championship side, Liverpool. The tournament follows a new format this year. As usual, clubs are divided regionally into groups – three Northern and two Southern. The difference is that Champions League sides will receive a bye for the group stage […]
WSL | FAN REPORT | Reading 3-0 Aston Villa
On Saturday, Aston Villa travelled to meet survival hopefuls Reading. Villa was looking to bounce back from last week’s defeat against Arsenal and rediscover their strong form from the opening three games. Reading, on the other hand, were still looking to get off the mark in terms of points and goals for the season. Carla […]
WSL | PLAYER RATINGS | Reading 3-0 Aston Villa
Aston Villa suffer a 3-0 defeat by Reading at the Select Car Leasing Stadium. A disappointing Sunday afternoon for Aston Villa as first-half goals from Reading’s Amalie Eikeland, Rachel Rowe and Natasha Dowie put the game out of reach. Villa battled back in the second half but the damage had been done and we succumb […]
WSL | FAN REPORT | Aston Villa 0-4 Arsenal
After winning seven points from the opening three games, there was no better time for Aston Villa Women to take on the WSL’s most successful opponents, Arsenal. The Gunners were looking to make it four wins from four and retain their spot at the top of the table. Notable absentees were last week’s winning goalscorer, […]
WSL | PLAYER RATINGS | Aston Villa 0-4 Arsenal
Aston Villa’s undefeated start to the season came to an end with a 0-4 home defeat to Arsenal at Villa Park. Carla Ward’s Aston Villa frustrated the Gunners in the opening period, coming in at half-time at 0-0. Early in the second-half Kim Little opened the scoring for Arsenal before Iwabuchi and MaCabe finished any […]
WSL | PLAYER RATINGS | Brighton 0-1 Aston Villa
What a superb weekend it’s been for the travelling Villa faithful, none more so than for Adam Reapa, Chris Kavanagh, Chris Freville and Mark McLachlan who made the journey to The People’s Pension Stadium to see Aston Villa’s Women maintain their unbeaten start to the season with a 0-1 win! UP THE VILLA! Let’s see […]
WSL | FAN REPORT | West Ham United 1-1 Aston Villa
For their first game away from home, Villa visited West Ham in the hope to continue their unbeaten run. Five draws to end last season and a win last week against Leicester City had the team feeling confident, with the additions of Gemma Davison to the bench and Emily Gielnik to the starting XI providing […]
WSL | FAN REPORT | Aston Villa 2-1 Leicester City
Aston Villa’s long-awaited second season in the WSL kicked off against newly-promoted Leicester City. With an influx of exciting players, a new manager, and increased coverage of the women’s game, the 21/22 season promises to be the best yet. Carla Ward set up her side with an abundance of new faces. Hannah Hampton went straight […]
