Manchester United vs Aston Villa, 2025-26 English Women's Super League
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Manchester United are hosting Aston Villa
at Progress with Unity Stadium, Manchester, England, starting on
. The match is a part of the English Women's Super League.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 3': Foul by Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United Women).
- 3': Sabrina D'Angelo (Aston Villa Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 8': Foul by Noëlle Maritz (Aston Villa Women).
- 8': Jayde Riviere (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 9': Attempt blocked. Lisa Naalsund (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 9': Foul by Kirsty Hanson (Aston Villa Women).
- 9': Jayde Riviere (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 17': Attempt blocked. Fridolina Rolfö (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ella Toone.
- 20': Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 20': Foul by Anna Patten (Aston Villa Women).
- 22': Attempt missed. Fridolina Rolfö (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Ella Toone.
- 26': Attempt saved. Georgia Mullett (Aston Villa Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Phallon Tullis-Joyce (Manchester United Women). Assisted by Kirsty Hanson.
- 33': Attempt blocked. Kirsty Hanson (Aston Villa Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Lynn Wilms.
- 33': Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Maya Le Tissier.
- 35': Goal! Manchester United Women 0, Aston Villa Women 1. Miri Taylor (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Lynn Wilms following a corner.
- 36': Corner, Manchester United Women. Conceded by Lynn Wilms.
- 36': Attempt blocked. Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United Women) header from the right side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Lisa Naalsund with a cross.
- 38': Foul by Jayde Riviere (Manchester United Women).
- 38': Missy Kearns (Aston Villa Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 39': Attempt blocked. Georgia Mullett (Aston Villa Women) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Chasity Grant with a cross.
- 39': Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Jayde Riviere.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Manchester United Women 0, Aston Villa Women 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Manchester United Women 0, Aston Villa Women 1.
- 46': Foul by Noëlle Maritz (Aston Villa Women).
- 46': Jayde Riviere (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 48': Attempt blocked. Jessica Park (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Lisa Naalsund.
- 51': Attempt missed. Noëlle Maritz (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Kirsty Hanson.
- 52': Foul by Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United Women).
- 52': Lucia Kendall (Aston Villa Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 53': Attempt blocked. Lucia Kendall (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Chasity Grant.
- 53': Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Gabby George.
- 54': Substitution, Manchester United Women. Melvine Malard replaces Elisabeth Terland.
- 54': Substitution, Manchester United Women. Anna Sandberg replaces Gabby George.
- 54': Substitution, Manchester United Women. Leah Galton replaces Fridolina Rolfö.
- 55': Foul by Noëlle Maritz (Aston Villa Women).
- 55': Jayde Riviere (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 57': Attempt blocked. Missy Kearns (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Georgia Mullett with a headed pass.
- 57': Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Hinata Miyazawa.
- 58': Attempt missed. Lucia Kendall (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right following a corner.
- 60': Foul by Chasity Grant (Aston Villa Women).
- 60': Leah Galton (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 62': Foul by Kirsty Hanson (Aston Villa Women).
- 62': Maya Le Tissier (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 63': Attempt blocked. Ella Toone (Manchester United Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Melvine Malard.
- 64': Delay in match because of an injury Lynn Wilms (Aston Villa Women).
- 65': Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Rachel Daly replaces Georgia Mullett.
- 66': Substitution, Manchester United Women. Julia Zigiotti Olme replaces Lisa Naalsund.
- 66': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 67': Attempt blocked. Ella Toone (Manchester United Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jayde Riviere with a cross.
- 67': Attempt saved. Leah Galton (Manchester United Women) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal by Sabrina D'Angelo (Aston Villa Women).
- 68': Corner, Manchester United Women. Conceded by Noëlle Maritz.
- 69': Corner, Manchester United Women. Conceded by Kirsty Hanson.
- 69': Delay in match because of an injury Kirsty Hanson (Aston Villa Women).
- 70': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 71': Attempt blocked. Jayde Riviere (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 71': Corner, Manchester United Women. Conceded by Rachel Daly.
- 72': Offside, Manchester United Women. Melvine Malard is caught offside.
- 72': Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Sarah Mayling replaces Chasity Grant.
- 72': Attempt blocked. Melvine Malard (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jessica Park.
- 74': Foul by Noëlle Maritz (Aston Villa Women).
- 74': Jayde Riviere (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 75': Attempt blocked. Ella Toone (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jessica Park.
- 78': Attempt blocked. Jessica Park (Manchester United Women) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jayde Riviere.
- 78': Attempt missed. Leah Galton (Manchester United Women) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Jayde Riviere with a cross.
- 80': Attempt blocked. Missy Kearns (Aston Villa Women) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Rachel Daly.
- 81': Attempt blocked. Missy Kearns (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Rachel Daly.
- 81': Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Julia Zigiotti Olme.
- 82': Substitution, Manchester United Women. Rachel Williams replaces Jessica Park.
- 83': Attempt blocked. Missy Kearns (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Noëlle Maritz with a cross.
- 83': Attempt missed. Lucia Kendall (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right.
- 84': Attempt saved. Kirsty Hanson (Aston Villa Women) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top right corner by Phallon Tullis-Joyce (Manchester United Women). Assisted by Sarah Mayling.
- 85': Attempt saved. Rachel Williams (Manchester United Women) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Sabrina D'Angelo (Aston Villa Women). Assisted by Anna Sandberg with a cross.
- 86': Attempt blocked. Missy Kearns (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Rachel Daly.
- 86': Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Maya Le Tissier.
- 89': Attempt missed. Melvine Malard (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left.
- 90': Handball by Noëlle Maritz (Aston Villa Women).
- 90': Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.
- 90'+2': Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Ebony Salmon replaces Kirsty Hanson.
- 90'+3': Anna Patten (Aston Villa Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+3': Foul by Rachel Williams (Manchester United Women).
- 90'+4': Foul by Noëlle Maritz (Aston Villa Women).
- 90'+4': Maya Le Tissier (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+6': Corner, Manchester United Women. Conceded by Lynn Wilms.
- 90'+7': Second Half ends, Manchester United Women 0, Aston Villa Women 1.
- 0': Match ends, Manchester United Women 0, Aston Villa Women 1.
Statistics
 AVL |
MAN |
|
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Fouls | 4 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 1 |
| 6 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 2 | Saves | 2 |
| 36.5 | Possession | 63.5 |
| 14 | SHOTS | 15 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 223 | Accurate Passes | 441 |
| 304 | Passes | 530 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 4 | Accurate Crosses | 6 |
| 15 | Crosses | 30 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 68 | Long Balls | 78 |
| 31 | Accurate Long Balls | 43 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.6 |
| 8 | Blocked Shots | 8 |
| 14 | Effective Tackles | 10 |
| 18 | Tackles | 20 |
| 0.8 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 7 | Interceptions | 3 |
| 42 | Effective Clearances | 23 |
| 42 | Clearances | 23 |
Game Information
Competition: English Women's Super League
Venue: Progress with Unity Stadium
Location: Manchester, England
Attendance: 3,434
Venue: Progress with Unity Stadium
Location: Manchester, England
Attendance: 3,434
Women's Super League Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City | 10 | +17 | 27 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 10 | +10 | 21 |
| 3 | Manchester United | 10 | +11 | 20 |
| 4 | Arsenal | 10 | +11 | 19 |
Line-Ups
Manchester United (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 91 | Phallon Tullis-Joyce (GK) |
| 17 | Dominique Janssen |
| 4 | Maya Le Tissier |
| 20 | Hinata Miyazawa |
| 3 | Gabby George |
| 14 | Jayde Riviere |
| 7 | Ella Toone |
| 16 | Lisa Naalsund |
| 12 | Fridolina Rolfö |
| 8 | Jessica Park |
| 10 | Elisabeth Terland |
Aston Villa (3-5-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sabrina D'Angelo (GK) |
| 4 | Anna Patten |
| 24 | Océane Deslandes |
| 14 | Lynn Wilms |
| 21 | Lucia Kendall |
| 7 | Missy Bo Kearns |
| 25 | Miri Taylor |
| 16 | Noelle Maritz |
| 23 | Chasity Grant |
| 20 | Kirsty Hanson |
| 18 | Georgia Mullett |
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