Match report

Crystal Palace W Defeats Aston Villa W 3-1 in FA WSL

Crystal Palace W
Crystal Palace W
3–1
FT
Aston Villa W
Aston Villa W
Mar 16, 2025

Crystal Palace W demonstrated their prowess in the FA Women's Super League, defeating Aston Villa W 3-1 in an exciting match at Selhurst Park. A. Nouwen and A. Weerden scored early goals, with K. Stengel providing two assists, while Aston Villa W's L. Parker managed a consolation goal late in the game.

Key Facts

  • • Crystal Palace W: A. Nouwen (33'), A. Weerden (53'), K. Stengel (95')
  • • Aston Villa W: L. Parker (85')
  • • A. Weerden substituted by I. Atkinson (88')
  • • Noelle Maritz yellow card for Aston Villa W (35')
  • • Multiple substitutions for Aston Villa W in the second half

Lineups

Crystal Palace W

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 30 S. Yáñez (G)
  • 4 C. Arthur (D)
  • 29 A. Swaby (D)
  • 25 A. Nouwen (D)
  • 23 L. Woodham (D)
  • 5 M. Cato (M)
  • 8 M. Sharpe (M)
  • 27 A. Larkin (M)
  • 28 K. Stengel (M)
  • 11 A. Weerden (F)
  • 21 C. Laris­ey (F)

Substitutes

  • 77 I. Atkinson
  • 9 E. Hughes
  • 10 A. Blanchard
  • 53 H. Thompson
  • 52 T. Ezeh
  • 19 M. Majasaari
  • 54 R. Rowe

Aston Villa W

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. D'Angelo (G)
  • 16 N. Maritz (D)
  • 4 A. Patten (D)
  • 15 L. Parker (D)
  • 3 Paula Tomás (D)
  • 25 M. Taylor (M)
  • 22 J. Baijings (M)
  • 23 C. Grant (M)
  • 17 E. Salmon (M)
  • 20 K. Hanson (M)
  • 9 R. Daly (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 M. Kearns
  • 8 J. Nobbs
  • 14 D. Turner
  • 28 Gabi Nunes
  • 33 M. Pacheco
  • 11 K. Robinson
  • 30 K. Talbert
  • 38 R. Maltby

Timeline

  1. Crystal Palace W
    33' Crystal Palace W Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Nouwen · Assist: K. Stengel
  2. Aston Villa W
    35' Aston Villa W Card · Yellow Card
    Noelle Maritz

    Argument

  3. Crystal Palace W
    53' Crystal Palace W Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Weerden · Assist: K. Stengel
  4. Aston Villa W
    63' Aston Villa W subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Taylor · On: M. Kearns
  5. Aston Villa W
    64' Aston Villa W subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Hanson · On: J. Nobbs
  6. Aston Villa W
    64' Aston Villa W subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Noelle Maritz · On: D. Turner
  7. Aston Villa W
    64' Aston Villa W subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Daly · On: Gabi Nunes
  8. Aston Villa W
    79' Aston Villa W subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Paula Tomás · On: M. Pacheco
  9. Aston Villa W
    85' Aston Villa W Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Parker
  10. Crystal Palace W
    88' Crystal Palace W subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Weerden · On: I. Atkinson
  11. Crystal Palace W
    90'+2 Crystal Palace W subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Laris­ey · On: E. Hughes
  12. Crystal Palace W
    90'+5 Crystal Palace W Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Stengel

Match Stats

Stat Crystal Palace W Aston Villa W
Fouls 7 9
Pass Accuracy 54% 78%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 19
Corners 4 17
Total Passes 253 440
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 0 6
Shots on Target 7 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 10
Possession 35% 65%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 137 341
Shots Inside Box 7 11
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 4 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Crystal Palace W's early goals by A. Nouwen and A. Weerden (33' and 53' respectively) established a commanding lead and put pressure on Aston Villa W.
  • ▸ Aston Villa W's substitution spree in the second half, including Noelle Maritz, failed to turn the tide despite L. Parker's late goal (85'), as K. Stengel sealed the victory for Crystal Palace W with a goal in the 95th minute.