Match report
Aston Villa W Hold Off Manchester City W 0-0 in FA WSL Clash
Aston Villa W
0–0
FT
Manchester City W
Mar 15, 2026
Aston Villa W held off a strong challenge from Manchester City W to secure a 0-0 draw in their FA WSL encounter. Both teams demonstrated defensive solidity and tactical discipline throughout the match, with neither side able to break the deadlock. Manchester City's Alex Greenwood and Kerstin Casparij each received yellow cards, while Aston Villa's L. Wilms was also cautioned. Despite strong efforts from both teams, the match ended in a stalemate.
Key Facts
- • Aston Villa W and Manchester City W drew 0-0 in the FA WSL match
- • Alex Greenwood (22') and Kerstin Casparij (57') received yellow cards for Manchester City W
- • L. Wilms (88') was cautioned for Aston Villa W
- • L. Blindkilde Brown replaced S. Lohmann (65') for Manchester City W
- • L. Kendall and K. Hanson came on for Lucy Staniforth and E. Salmon (90') for Aston Villa W
Lineups
Aston Villa W
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 26 Ellie Roebuck (G)
- 14 Lynn Wilms (D)
- 4 Anna Patten (D)
- 15 Lucy Parker (D)
- 32 Jenna Nighswonger (D)
- 6 Oriane Jean Francois (M)
- 25 Miriael Taylor (M)
- 23 Chasity Grant (M)
- 21 Lucia Kendall (M)
- 16 Noelle Maritz (M)
- 20 Kirsty Hanson (F)
Substitutes
- 5 Lucy Staniforth
- 17 Ebony Salmon
- 1 Sabrina D'Angelo
- 24 Oceane Deslandes
- 47 Jessica Johnson
- 46 Piper Lea
- 44 Imogen Seymour
- 38 Rachel Maltby
Manchester City W
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 35 Khiara Keating (G)
- 18 Kerstin Casparij (D)
- 4 Jade Rose (D)
- 27 Rebecca Knaak (D)
- 5 Alex Greenwood (D)
- 17 Samantha Coffey (M)
- 14 Kerolin Nicoli (M)
- 19 Laura Blindkilde (M)
- 10 Vivianne Miedema (M)
- 11 Lauren Hemp (M)
- 9 Khadija Shaw (F)
Substitutes
- 22 Sydney Lohmann
- 1 Eartha Cumings
- 15 Leila Ouahabi
- 28 Gracie Prior
- 7 Laura Coombs
- 30 Aemu Oyama
- 46 Lily Murphy
- 48 Rachael Adedini
- 24 Iman Beney
Timeline
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22' Manchester City W Card · Yellow CardAlex Greenwood
Foul
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57' Manchester City W Card · Yellow CardKerstin Casparij
Foul
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65' Manchester City W subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Blindkilde Brown · On: S. Lohmann
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88' Aston Villa W Card · Yellow CardL. Wilms
Foul
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90' Aston Villa W subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Kendall · On: Lucy Staniforth
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90' Aston Villa W subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Hanson · On: E. Salmon
Match Stats
| Stat | Aston Villa W | Manchester City W |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 5 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 83% |
| Offsides | 0 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 16 |
| Corners | 7 | 13 |
| Total Passes | 392 | 372 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 4 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 8 |
| Possession | 50% | 50% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 320 | 307 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 13 |
| Saves | 4 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Alex Greenwood's yellow card for Manchester City W at 22' slowed their momentum temporarily
- ▸ The introduction of L. Blindkilde Brown for Manchester City W at 65' brought fresh impetus but didn't lead to a goal
- ▸ L. Wilms' yellow card for Aston Villa W at 88' could have changed the game's dynamic, but both teams held strong to maintain the draw