Arsenal vs Aston Villa, 2025-26 English Women's Super League
· English Women's Super LeagueAston Villa strike late to draw with Arsenal in WSL
Arsenal's bid to win the Women's Super League was dealt a setback after Lucy Parker scored four minutes into stoppage time to salvage a 1-1 draw for Aston Villa.
Match Commentary
- 10': Frida Maanum (Arsenal) Goal at 10'
- 15': Emily Fox (Arsenal) Yellow Card at 15'
- 45': Kirsty Hanson (Aston Villa) Substitution at 45'
- 46': Océane Deslandes (Aston Villa) Yellow Card at 46'
- 52': Lynn Wilms (Aston Villa) Yellow Card at 52'
- 59': Georgia Mullett (Aston Villa) Substitution at 59'
- 59': Paula Tomás (Aston Villa) Substitution at 59'
- 65': Caitlin Foord (Arsenal) Substitution at 65'
- 65': Victoria Pelova (Arsenal) Substitution at 65'
- 69': Lucy Parker (Aston Villa) Substitution at 69'
- 75': Miri Taylor (Aston Villa) Substitution at 75'
- 83': Caitlin Foord (Arsenal) Yellow Card at 83'
- 87': Chloe Kelly (Arsenal) Substitution at 87'
- 87': Taylor Hinds (Arsenal) Substitution at 87'
- 90'+3': Lotte Wubben-Moy (Arsenal) Substitution at 93'
- 90'+4': Lucy Parker (Aston Villa) Goal at 94'
Statistics
 AVL |
ARS |
|
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Fouls | 7 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 1 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 5 | Saves | 3 |
| 32.9 | Possession | 67.1 |
| 13 | SHOTS | 19 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 6 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 208 | Accurate Passes | 482 |
| 270 | Passes | 559 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 4 | Accurate Crosses | 7 |
| 12 | Crosses | 18 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.4 |
| 35 | Long Balls | 37 |
| 14 | Accurate Long Balls | 20 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 9 |
| 15 | Effective Tackles | 5 |
| 24 | Tackles | 12 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.4 |
| 9 | Interceptions | 9 |
| 40 | Effective Clearances | 13 |
| 40 | Clearances | 13 |
Game Information
Venue: Emirates Stadium
Location: London, England
Attendance: 24,712
Women's Super League Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City | 22 | +43 | 55 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 22 | +39 | 51 |
| 3 | Chelsea | 22 | +24 | 49 |
| 4 | Manchester United | 22 | +16 | 40 |
Line-Ups
Arsenal (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 14 | Daphne van Domselaar (GK) |
| 7 | Steph Catley |
| 26 | Katie Reid |
| 11 | Katie McCabe |
| 2 | Emily Fox  |
| 12 | Frida Maanum |
| 8 | Mariona Caldentey |
| 10 | Kim Little |
| 23 | Alessia Russo |
| 9 | Beth Mead |
| 15 | Olivia Smith |
Aston Villa (3-4-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sabrina D'Angelo (GK) |
| 4 | Anna Patten |
| 24 | Océane Deslandes |
| 14 | Lynn Wilms |
| 21 | Lucia Kendall |
| 7 | Missy Bo Kearns |
| 8 | Jill Baijings |
| 38 | Rachel Maltby |
| 23 | Chasity Grant |
| 9 | Rachel Daly |
| 17 | Ebony Salmon |
Women's Super League News
Chelsea have signed former Arsenal defender Katie McCabe on a three-year-deal with the option for an additional year after the Ireland captain departed the Women's Super League (WSL) rivals upon the expiry of her contract.
The transfer window is open for the WSL on June 18, but what could happen among the big teams?
Man City were on the verge of losing Bunny Shaw to free agency. Her play in the FA Cup final win showed why they were right to prioritise keeping her.
Julien Laurens and Gab Marcotti discuss Alexia Putellas leaving Barcelona after 14 years at the club and her potential move to the WSL.
Ali Krieger reacts to Alexia Putellas' potential transfer to the Women's Super League after leaving Barcelona.