Aston Villa (W) 5-2 Arsenal (W)
Updated
Aston Villa (W) won: Aston Villa (W) 5-2 Arsenal (W) in the Women's Super League (Round 20) on Wed, 30 Apr 2025 at Villa Park, Birmingham. Aston Villa (W) goals: Jordan Nobbs 30', Kirsty Hanson 45'+1, Chasity Grant 46', Rachel Daly 59', Chasity Grant 73'. Arsenal (W) goals: Stina Blackstenius 67', Alessia Russo 71'. Expected goals: 1.88-1.53. Possession: 35-65. Player of the match: Chasity Grant (8.8).
Match report
Aston Villa (W) rout Arsenal (W) 5-2
Aston Villa (W) thrashed Arsenal (W) 5-2 at Villa Park on Wednesday 30 April in the Women's Super League.
Jordan Nobbs put Aston Villa (W) ahead on 30' (1-0), Kirsty Hanson made it 2-0 on 45+1', Chasity Grant made it 3-0 on 46', Rachel Daly made it 4-0 on 59', Stina Blackstenius pulled one back for Arsenal (W) on 67' (4-1), Alessia Russo pulled one back for Arsenal (W) on 71' (4-2) and Chasity Grant made it 5-2 on 73'.
Aston Villa (W) had 35% of the ball, shots were 15-16 (6-6 on target) and expected goals finished 1.88-1.53.
Chasity Grant (Aston Villa) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Attendance: 4,590. Referee: Grace Lowe.
Match stats
| Aston Villa (W) | Arsenal (W) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 35 | 65 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.88 | 1.53 |
| Total shots | 15 | 16 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 23 | 34 |
| Big chances | 4 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 218 (76%) | 453 (85%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 5 | 10 |
| Total shots | 15 | 16 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 11 |
Lineups
Aston Villa (W) (3-4-3): Sabrina D'Angelo, Mayumi Pacheco, Danielle Turner, Noëlle Maritz, Chasity Grant, Jordan Nobbs, Miri Taylor, Kirsty Hanson, Ebony Salmon, Missy Bo Kearns, Rachel Daly
Arsenal (W) (4-2-3-1): Manuela Zinsberger, Lotte Wubben-Moy, Katie Reid, Steph Catley, Katie McCabe, Kyra Cooney-Cross, Mariona Caldentey, Chloe Kelly, Victoria Pelova, Beth Mead, Stina Blackstenius
Key events
- 30' · Goal · Jordan Nobbs (Aston Villa (W))
- 45'+1 · Goal · Kirsty Hanson (Aston Villa (W))
- 46' · Substitution · Leah Williamson for Lotte Wubben-Moy (Arsenal (W))
- 46' · Substitution · Alessia Russo for Victoria Pelova (Arsenal (W))
- 46' · Substitution · Kim Little for Kyra Cooney-Cross (Arsenal (W))
- 46' · Goal · Chasity Grant (Aston Villa (W))
- 59' · Goal · Rachel Daly (Aston Villa (W))
- 62' · Substitution · Caitlin Foord for Chloe Kelly (Arsenal (W))
- 67' · Goal · Stina Blackstenius (Arsenal (W))
- 68' · Substitution · Katie Robinson for Missy Bo Kearns (Aston Villa (W))
- 69' · Substitution · Jill Baijings for Ebony Salmon (Aston Villa (W))
- 69' · Substitution · Rachel Maltby for Mayumi Pacheco (Aston Villa (W))
- 71' · Goal · Alessia Russo (Arsenal (W))
- 73' · Goal · Chasity Grant (Aston Villa (W))
- 76' · Yellow card · Sabrina D'Angelo (Aston Villa (W))
- 81' · Substitution · Sarah Mayling for Kirsty Hanson (Aston Villa (W))
- 81' · Substitution · Frida Maanum for Katie McCabe (Arsenal (W))
- 85' · Yellow card · Steph Catley (Arsenal (W))
- 89' · Substitution · Rachel Corsie for Rachel Daly (Aston Villa (W))
All-time head-to-head
61 league meetings since 1993: Aston Villa (W) 12, draws 15, Arsenal (W) 34.
Questions
Who won Aston Villa (W) vs Arsenal (W)?
Aston Villa (W) won, 5-2 (Women's Super League) on Wed, 30 Apr 2025.
When and where is Aston Villa (W) vs Arsenal (W)?
Wed, 30 Apr 2025, 17:00 UTC at Villa Park, Birmingham, Women's Super League.
What is the head-to-head record between Aston Villa (W) and Arsenal (W)?
In 61 league meetings since 1993: Aston Villa (W) 12 wins, 15 draws, Arsenal (W) 34 wins (goals 57-108).