Aston Villa vs London City Lionesses, 2025-26 English Women's Super League

· English Women's Super League
Aston Villa
  • 33': Kirsty Hanson
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London City Lionesses
  • 12': Saki Kumagai
  • 51': Isobel Goodwin
  • 55': Saki Kumagai

About

Aston Villa are hosting London City Lionesses at Villa Park, Birmingham, 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.
  • 2': Foul by Chasity Grant (Aston Villa Women).
  • 2': Rofiat Imuran (London City Lionesses) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 2': Attempt saved. Isobel Goodwin (London City Lionesses) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Sabrina D'Angelo (Aston Villa Women). Assisted by Elena Linari.
  • 3': Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Elena Linari.
  • 4': Attempt blocked. Kirsty Hanson (Aston Villa Women) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Océane Deslandes.
  • 4': Delay in match because of an injury Kosovare Asllani (London City Lionesses).
  • 5': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
  • 6': Attempt missed. Rachel Daly (Aston Villa Women) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Kirsty Hanson with a cross.
  • 7': Kirsty Hanson (Aston Villa Women) hits the right post with a left footed shot from the centre of the box. Assisted by Lucia Kendall with a through ball.
  • 7': Attempt blocked. Rachel Daly (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
  • 10': Delay in match because of an injury Kirsty Hanson (Aston Villa Women).
  • 11': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
  • 11': Corner, London City Lionesses. Conceded by Lynn Wilms.
  • 12': Attempt missed. Elena Linari (London City Lionesses) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Grace Geyoro following a corner.
  • 12': Goal! Aston Villa Women 0, London City Lionesses 1. Saki Kumagai (London City Lionesses) header from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Elena Linari following a corner.
  • 20': Corner, London City Lionesses. Conceded by Océane Deslandes.
  • 22': Offside, London City Lionesses. Isobel Goodwin is caught offside.
  • 24': Attempt blocked. Jana Fernández (London City Lionesses) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Grace Geyoro.
  • 24': Corner, London City Lionesses. Conceded by Lucia Kendall.
  • 26': Foul by Lynn Wilms (Aston Villa Women).
  • 26': Rofiat Imuran (London City Lionesses) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 28': Foul by Kirsty Hanson (Aston Villa Women).
  • 28': Saki Kumagai (London City Lionesses) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 30': Corner, London City Lionesses. Conceded by Lynn Wilms.
  • 31': Attempt blocked. Nikita Parris (London City Lionesses) header from the left side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Kosovare Asllani with a cross.
  • 31': Corner, London City Lionesses. Conceded by Rachel Daly.
  • 33': Goal! Aston Villa Women 1, London City Lionesses 1. Kirsty Hanson (Aston Villa Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal following a fast break.
  • 35': Attempt saved. Kosovare Asllani (London City Lionesses) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner by Sabrina D'Angelo (Aston Villa Women). Assisted by Grace Geyoro.
  • 35': Corner, London City Lionesses. Conceded by Sabrina D'Angelo.
  • 36': Attempt missed. Saki Kumagai (London City Lionesses) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Kosovare Asllani with a cross following a corner.
  • 38': Elena Linari (London City Lionesses) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 38': Foul by Kirsty Hanson (Aston Villa Women).
  • 39': Foul by Lynn Wilms (Aston Villa Women).
  • 39': Nikita Parris (London City Lionesses) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 41': Elena Linari (London City Lionesses) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 41': Foul by Georgia Mullett (Aston Villa Women).
  • 42': Attempt missed. Rachel Daly (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Lucia Kendall with a headed pass.
  • 44': Attempt blocked. Kirsty Hanson (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Georgia Mullett with a cross.
  • 44': Attempt saved. Missy Kearns (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Elene Lete (London City Lionesses). Assisted by Lucia Kendall.
  • 45': Foul by Rachel Daly (Aston Villa Women).
  • 45': Saki Kumagai (London City Lionesses) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 45': Delay in match because of an injury Georgia Mullett (Aston Villa Women).
  • 45': Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.
  • 45'+1': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
  • 45'+2': Delay in match because of an injury Rofiat Imuran (London City Lionesses).
  • 45'+4': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
  • 45'+5': First Half ends, Aston Villa Women 1, London City Lionesses 1.
  • 45'+5': Miri Taylor (Aston Villa Women) is shown the yellow card.
  • 45': Second Half begins Aston Villa Women 1, London City Lionesses 1.
  • 46': Foul by Wassa Sangaré (London City Lionesses).
  • 46': Kirsty Hanson (Aston Villa Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 47': Attempt missed. Océane Deslandes (Aston Villa Women) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Lynn Wilms with a cross following a set piece situation.
  • 51': Foul by Kirsty Hanson (Aston Villa Women).
  • 51': Wassa Sangaré (London City Lionesses) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 51': Goal! Aston Villa Women 1, London City Lionesses 2. Isobel Goodwin (London City Lionesses) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Freya Godfrey.
  • 53': Attempt saved. Georgia Mullett (Aston Villa Women) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Elene Lete (London City Lionesses). Assisted by Noëlle Maritz.
  • 55': Corner, London City Lionesses. Conceded by Missy Kearns.
  • 55': Goal! Aston Villa Women 1, London City Lionesses 3. Saki Kumagai (London City Lionesses) header from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Wassa Sangaré following a corner.
  • 58': Foul by Kosovare Asllani (London City Lionesses).
  • 58': Rachel Daly (Aston Villa Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 59': Attempt saved. Rachel Daly (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner by Elene Lete (London City Lionesses). Assisted by Georgia Mullett.
  • 60': Offside, Aston Villa Women. Rachel Daly is caught offside.
  • 60': Foul by Lucia Kendall (Aston Villa Women).
  • 60': Grace Geyoro (London City Lionesses) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 62': Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Ebony Salmon replaces Georgia Mullett.
  • 63': Elena Linari (London City Lionesses) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 63': Foul by Ebony Salmon (Aston Villa Women).
  • 64': Foul by Freya Godfrey (London City Lionesses).
  • 64': Miri Taylor (Aston Villa Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 65': Attempt saved. Kirsty Hanson (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Elene Lete (London City Lionesses). Assisted by Lynn Wilms with a cross.
  • 65': Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Elene Lete.
  • 66': Attempt missed. Océane Deslandes (Aston Villa Women) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Kirsty Hanson following a corner.
  • 66': Substitution, London City Lionesses. Julia Roddar replaces Nikita Parris.
  • 67': Substitution, London City Lionesses. Sanni Franssi replaces Freya Godfrey.
  • 68': Foul by Kosovare Asllani (London City Lionesses).
  • 68': Noëlle Maritz (Aston Villa Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 68': Kosovare Asllani (London City Lionesses) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 69': Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Rachel Maltby replaces Océane Deslandes.
  • 71': Attempt missed. Isobel Goodwin (London City Lionesses) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Julia Roddar.
  • 73': Foul by Kosovare Asllani (London City Lionesses).
  • 73': Lucia Kendall (Aston Villa Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 74': Attempt missed. Lynn Wilms (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from long range on the right is just a bit too high from a direct free kick.
  • 74': Attempt missed. Ebony Salmon (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Lucia Kendall with a headed pass.
  • 78': Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Sarah Mayling replaces Kirsty Hanson.
  • 78': Substitution, London City Lionesses. Alanna Kennedy replaces Kosovare Asllani.
  • 78': Attempt saved. Ebony Salmon (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Elene Lete (London City Lionesses). Assisted by Rachel Daly.
  • 78': Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Elene Lete.
  • 79': Attempt blocked. Chasity Grant (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Missy Kearns with a cross.
  • 79': Attempt blocked. Chasity Grant (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
  • 80': Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Rofiat Imuran.
  • 80': Attempt blocked. Ebony Salmon (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is blocked. Assisted by Missy Kearns.
  • 81': Attempt blocked. Ebony Salmon (Aston Villa Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
  • 84': Foul by Grace Geyoro (London City Lionesses).
  • 84': Noëlle Maritz (Aston Villa Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 87': Delay in match because of an injury Elene Lete (London City Lionesses).
  • 88': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
  • 89': Foul by Jana Fernández (London City Lionesses).
  • 89': Rachel Maltby (Aston Villa Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 90': Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Elena Linari.
  • 90': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
  • 90'+1': Attempt blocked. Ebony Salmon (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Missy Kearns.
  • 90'+1': Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Elena Linari.
  • 90'+3': Attempt blocked. Ebony Salmon (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Noëlle Maritz.
  • 90'+4': Substitution, London City Lionesses. Teyah Goldie replaces Isobel Goodwin.
  • 90'+4': Substitution, London City Lionesses. Katie Zelem replaces Grace Geyoro.
  • 90'+7': Second Half ends, Aston Villa Women 1, London City Lionesses 3.
  • 0': Match ends, Aston Villa Women 1, London City Lionesses 3.

Statistics

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7 Fouls 10
1 Yellow Cards 1
0 Red Cards 0
1 Offsides 1
7 Corner Kicks 6
5 Saves 2
47.3 Possession 52.7
10 SHOTS 22
5 ON GOAL 6
0.5 On Target % 0.3
0 Penalty Goals 0
0 Penalty Kicks Taken 0
311 Accurate Passes 340
384 Passes 425
0.8 Pass Completion % 0.8
4 Accurate Crosses 5
11 Crosses 15
0.4 Cross % 0.3
57 Long Balls 49
35 Accurate Long Balls 23
0.6 Long Balls % 0.5
2 Blocked Shots 9
15 Effective Tackles 11
19 Tackles 17
0.8 Tackle % 0.6
14 Interceptions 3
15 Effective Clearances 12
15 Clearances 12

Game Information

Competition: English Women's Super League

Venue: Villa Park
Location: Birmingham, England
Attendance: 2,903

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
Full Standings

Line-Ups

AVL Aston Villa (3-4-1-2)

No. Name
1 Sabrina D'Angelo (GK)
25 Miri Taylor Yellow Card
24 Océane Deslandes
14 Lynn Wilms
21 Lucia Kendall
7 Missy Bo Kearns
9 Rachel Daly
16 Noelle Maritz
23 Chasity Grant
20 Kirsty Hanson
18 Georgia Mullett
Aston Villa Substitutes:
Anna Patten, Ebony Salmon, Sarah Mayling, Rachel Maltby, Lydia Sallaway, Ellie Roebuck.

LCL London City Lionesses (4-1-4-1)

No. Name
77 Elene Lete (GK)
13 Elena Linari
26 Wassa Sangaré
8 Saki Kumagai
25 Rofiat Imuran
2 Jana Fernández
88 Grace Geyoro
9 Kosovare Asllani Yellow Card
17 Nikita Parris
14 Freya Godfrey
23 Isobel Goodwin
London City Lionesses Substitutes:
Alanna Kennedy, Sophia Poor, María Pérez, Katie Zelem, Sanni Franssi, Teyah Goldie, Julia Roddar, Lotta Lindström, Poppy Pattinson.

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