Match report
Manchester United W Stuns Aston Villa W 4-1 in FA WSL
Aston Villa W
1–4
FT
Manchester United W
Jan 25, 2026
Manchester United W secured a convincing 4-1 victory over Aston Villa W in their FA WSL match. The game saw Manchester United's Zigiotti Olme, Terland, Park, and Lundkvist find the back of the net, while Aston Villa's Hanson scored a consolation goal. Despite Villa's early resilience, United's clinical finishing and tactical adjustments led to a dominant display.
Key Facts
- • Manchester United W secured a 4-1 victory over Aston Villa W in the FA WSL
- • J. Zigiotti Olme (35'), E. Terland (71'), J. Park (75'), and H. Lundkvist (79') scored for Manchester United W
- • K. Hanson (37') scored the only goal for Aston Villa W
- • Aston Villa W's M. Taylor (17') and O. Deslandes (55') received yellow cards
- • Substitutions included Lea Schüller, Jayde Riviere, and Ellen Wangerheim for Manchester United W
Lineups
Aston Villa W
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 26 Ellie Roebuck (G)
- 15 Lucy Parker (D)
- 4 Anna Patten (D)
- 24 Oceane Deslandes (D)
- 14 Lynn Wilms (M)
- 5 Lucy Staniforth (M)
- 25 Miriael Taylor (M)
- 16 Noelle Maritz (M)
- 13 Maya Hijikata (F)
- 18 Georgia Mullett (F)
- 20 Kirsty Hanson (F)
Substitutes
- 6 Oriane Jean Francois
- 17 Ebony Salmon
- 32 Jenna Nighswonger
- 45 Milly Round
- 1 Sabrina D'Angelo
- 22 Lydia Sallaway
- 38 Rachel Maltby
- 46 Piper Lea
Manchester United W
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 91 Phallon Tullis-Joyce (G)
- 14 Jayde Riviere (D)
- 4 Maya Le Tissier (D)
- 17 Dominique Janssen (D)
- 2 Anna Sandberg (D)
- 20 Hinata Miyazawa (M)
- 18 Julia Zigiotti Olme (M)
- 19 Ellen Wangerheim (M)
- 8 Jessica Park (M)
- 9 Melvine Malard (M)
- 24 Lea Schüller (F)
Substitutes
- 5 Hanna Lundkvist
- 10 Elisabeth Terland
- 16 Lisa Naalsund
- 21 Millie Turner
- 57 Layla Drury
- 39 Safia Middleton-Patel
- 1 Kayla Rendell
- 36 Mared Griffiths
- 13 Simi Awujo
Timeline
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17' Aston Villa W Card · Yellow CardM. Taylor
Argument
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35' Manchester United W Goal · Normal GoalJ. Zigiotti Olme
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37' Aston Villa W Goal · Normal GoalK. Hanson · Assist: Noelle Maritz
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55' Aston Villa W Card · Yellow CardO. Deslandes
Foul
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61' Manchester United W subst · Substitution 1Off: Lea Schüller · On: E. Terland
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61' Manchester United W subst · Substitution 2Off: Jayde Riviere · On: Hanna Lundkvist
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63' Aston Villa W subst · Substitution 1Off: Georgia Mullett · On: E. Salmon
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63' Aston Villa W subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Taylor · On: O. Jean-François
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66' Manchester United W subst · Substitution 3Off: Ellen Wangerheim · On: L. Naalsund
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71' Manchester United W Goal · Normal GoalE. Terland · Assist: M. Malard
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72' Aston Villa W subst · Substitution 3Off: O. Deslandes · On: J. Nighswonger
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75' Manchester United W Goal · Normal GoalJ. Park · Assist: M. Malard
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79' Manchester United W Goal · Normal GoalHanna Lundkvist · Assist: J. Park
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86' Manchester United W subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Sandberg · On: M. Turner
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86' Manchester United W subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Malard · On: Layla Drury
Match Stats
| Stat | Aston Villa W | Manchester United W |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 5 |
| Pass Accuracy | 74% | 81% |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 18 |
| Corners | 4 | 9 |
| Total Passes | 336 | 449 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 8 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 6 |
| Possession | 43% | 57% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 249 | 363 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 15 |
| Saves | 4 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Manchester United W's early goal by Zigiotti Olme at 35' set the tone for the match, giving them a crucial lead after Aston Villa W's quick equalizer
- ▸ Terland's goal at 71' was a turning point, as it came just after Villa's attempt to regroup, effectively breaking their morale and shifting the momentum decisively in favor of Manchester United W