Match report

Aston Villa W Defeats Crystal Palace W 3-2 in Thrilling FA WSL Clash

Aston Villa W
Aston Villa W
3–2
FT
Crystal Palace W
Crystal Palace W
Nov 17, 2024

Aston Villa W secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace W in a thrilling encounter at the FA WSL. Crystal Palace W took the lead early through M. Cato but Aston Villa W fought back with goals from A. Patten and R. Daly before half-time. Crystal Palace W's A. Blanchard leveled the match late in the game, but E. Salmon's late goal sealed the win for Aston Villa W.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Aston Villa W 3–2 Crystal Palace W
  • • First goal by Crystal Palace W's M. Cato (30')
  • • A. Patten (40') and R. Daly (45+5') scored for Aston Villa W
  • • A. Blanchard equalized for Crystal Palace W (86')
  • • E. Salmon secured the win for Aston Villa W (90+4')

Lineups

Aston Villa W

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. D'Angelo (G)
  • 2 S. Mayling (D)
  • 4 A. Patten (D)
  • 14 D. Turner (D)
  • 3 Paula Tomás (D)
  • 5 L. Staniforth (M)
  • 8 J. Nobbs (M)
  • 23 C. Grant (M)
  • 9 R. Daly (M)
  • 20 K. Hanson (M)
  • 28 Gabi Nunes (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 K. Robinson
  • 17 E. Salmon
  • 7 M. Kearns
  • 19 A. Leon
  • 10 K. Dali
  • 16 N. Maritz
  • 33 M. Pacheco
  • 25 M. Taylor
  • 40 S. Kelly

Crystal Palace W

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 30 S. Yáñez (G)
  • 20 I. Riley (D)
  • 14 J. Green (D)
  • 6 A. Everett (D)
  • 2 K. Veje (D)
  • 23 L. Woodham (D)
  • 17 L. Potter (M)
  • 5 M. Cato (M)
  • 22 M. Gejl (M)
  • 10 A. Blanchard (F)
  • 28 K. Stengel (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 B. Aspin
  • 27 A. Larkin
  • 11 A. Weerden
  • 3 F. Gibbons
  • 4 C. Arthur
  • 77 I. Atkinson
  • 12 P. Pritchard
  • 8 M. Sharpe
  • 19 M. Majasaari

Timeline

  1. Crystal Palace W
    30' Crystal Palace W Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Cato · Assist: M. Gejl
  2. Aston Villa W
    40' Aston Villa W Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Patten · Assist: Gabi Nunes
  3. Aston Villa W
    45'+5 Aston Villa W Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Daly · Assist: K. Hanson
  4. Crystal Palace W
    45'+8 Crystal Palace W Card · Yellow Card
    L. Woodham

    Foul

  5. Crystal Palace W
    46' Crystal Palace W subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Green · On: B. Aspin
  6. Crystal Palace W
    66' Crystal Palace W subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Riley · On: A. Larkin
  7. Crystal Palace W
    74' Crystal Palace W subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Gejl · On: A. Weerden
  8. Aston Villa W
    79' Aston Villa W subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Grant · On: K. Robinson
  9. Aston Villa W
    79' Aston Villa W subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Gabi Nunes · On: E. Salmon
  10. Crystal Palace W
    86' Crystal Palace W Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Blanchard · Assist: A. Weerden
  11. Aston Villa W
    87' Aston Villa W subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Nobbs · On: M. Kearns
  12. Aston Villa W
    87' Aston Villa W subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Hanson · On: A. Leon
  13. Aston Villa W
    87' Aston Villa W subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Daly · On: K. Dali
  14. Aston Villa W
    90'+4 Aston Villa W Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Salmon · Assist: Paula Tomás

Match Stats

Stat Aston Villa W Crystal Palace W
Fouls 5 8
Pass Accuracy 88% 77%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 22 12
Corners 10 3
Total Passes 532 330
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 12 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 62% 38%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 470 254
Shots Inside Box 17 8
Saves 3 9
Shots Outside Box 5 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Aston Villa W turned the game around with goals from A. Patten and R. Daly in quick succession before halftime, reversing Crystal Palace W's early lead.
  • ▸ A late goal by Crystal Palace W's A. Blanchard brought the game level, but E. Salmon's crucial goal in added time secured Aston Villa W's victory.