Match report

Aston Villa W 5–2 Arsenal W: Villa Stuns Arsenal in WSL Clash

Aston Villa W
Aston Villa W
5–2
FT
Arsenal W
Arsenal W
Apr 30, 2025

Aston Villa W delivered a stunning 5-2 victory over Arsenal W in an FA Women's Super League (WSL) match, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive resilience. Goals from J. Nobbs, K. Hanson, and two from C. Grant were instrumental in the win, despite Arsenal's late push with goals from S. Blackstenius and A. Russo.

Key Facts

  • • Aston Villa W 5-2 Arsenal W
  • • J. Nobbs scored in the 30th minute
  • • K. Hanson scored in the 45th minute (1st half injury time)
  • • C. Grant netted two goals (46th and 73rd minutes)
  • • R. Daly scored in the 59th minute
  • • S. Blackstenius and A. Russo scored for Arsenal W in the 67th and 71st minutes respectively
  • • Sabrina D'Angelo and S. Catley received yellow cards

Lineups

Aston Villa W

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 S. D'Angelo (G)
  • 16 N. Maritz (D)
  • 25 M. Taylor (D)
  • 14 D. Turner (D)
  • 23 C. Grant (M)
  • 7 M. Kearns (M)
  • 8 J. Nobbs (M)
  • 33 M. Pacheco (M)
  • 9 R. Daly (F)
  • 17 E. Salmon (F)
  • 20 K. Hanson (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 K. Robinson
  • 22 J. Baijings
  • 38 R. Maltby
  • 2 S. Mayling
  • 6 R. Corsie
  • 30 K. Talbert
  • 37 L. Sallaway
  • 39 M. Sorrentino

Arsenal W

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Zinsberger (G)
  • 62 K. Reid (D)
  • 3 L. Wubben-Moy (D)
  • 7 S. Catley (D)
  • 11 K. McCabe (D)
  • 32 K. Cooney-Cross (M)
  • 8 Mariona Caldentey (M)
  • 18 C. Kelly (M)
  • 21 V. Pelova (M)
  • 9 B. Mead (M)
  • 25 S. Blackstenius (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 A. Russo
  • 6 L. Williamson
  • 10 K. Little
  • 19 C. Foord
  • 12 F. Maanum
  • 40 N. Williams
  • 13 L. Wälti
  • 2 E. Fox
  • 28 A. Ilestedt

Timeline

  1. Aston Villa W
    30' Aston Villa W Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Nobbs · Assist: E. Salmon
  2. Aston Villa W
    45'+1 Aston Villa W Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Hanson · Assist: M. Kearns
  3. Arsenal W
    46' Arsenal W subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Pelova · On: A. Russo
  4. Arsenal W
    46' Arsenal W subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Wubben-Moy · On: L. Williamson
  5. Arsenal W
    46' Arsenal W subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Cooney-Cross · On: K. Little
  6. Aston Villa W
    46' Aston Villa W Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Grant
  7. Aston Villa W
    59' Aston Villa W Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Daly · Assist: K. Hanson
  8. Arsenal W
    62' Arsenal W subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Kelly · On: C. Foord
  9. Arsenal W
    67' Arsenal W Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Blackstenius · Assist: Mariona Caldentey
  10. Aston Villa W
    68' Aston Villa W subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Kearns · On: K. Robinson
  11. Aston Villa W
    69' Aston Villa W subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Salmon · On: Jill Baijings
  12. Aston Villa W
    69' Aston Villa W subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Pacheco · On: R. Maltby
  13. Arsenal W
    71' Arsenal W Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Russo · Assist: K. Reid
  14. Aston Villa W
    73' Aston Villa W Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Grant · Assist: Jill Baijings
  15. Aston Villa W
    76' Aston Villa W Card · Yellow Card
    Sabrina D'Angelo

    Time wasting

  16. Aston Villa W
    81' Aston Villa W subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Hanson · On: S. Mayling
  17. Arsenal W
    81' Arsenal W subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. McCabe · On: F. Maanum
  18. Arsenal W
    85' Arsenal W Card · Yellow Card
    S. Catley

    Foul

  19. Aston Villa W
    89' Aston Villa W subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Daly · On: R. Corsie

Match Stats

Stat Aston Villa W Arsenal W
Fouls 6 6
Pass Accuracy 76% 85%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 16
Corners 5 10
Total Passes 286 530
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 4 4
Shots on Target 6 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 6
Possession 35% 65%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 218 453
Shots Inside Box 9 11
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 6 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Aston Villa W's early goals from J. Nobbs and K. Hanson in the 30th and 45th minutes set the tone, giving them a crucial lead before halftime.
  • ▸ Arsenal W's substitutions did not immediately halt Aston Villa W's momentum, as C. Grant and R. Daly added to the lead in quick succession at 46th and 59th minutes, respectively.
  • ▸ Arsenal W's late goals from S. Blackstenius and A. Russo in the 67th and 71st minutes provided a brief spark but were not enough to overturn the deficit.