Follow live coverage as Arsenal face Aston Villa in the Women’s Super League today.
Last season it was Chelsea who again took the WSL title, just edging out Manchester United, while Arsenal and Manchester City are expected to be contenders in 2023/24 too.
Relegated Reading have been replaced by Bristol City after they won the Championship title by a single point last term, while the likes of Liverpool, Everton and West Ham will hope for continued progression this year too.
On the back of the Lionesses’ magnificent runs at Euro 2022 and the 2023 Women’s World Cup, the women’s game continues to go from strength to strength with increasing crowds and exciting new signings from overseas.
Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
Arsenal WFC 0 – 1 Aston Villa WFC
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
14:52
First Half ends, Arsenal Women 0, Aston Villa Women 1.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
14:52
Attempt missed. Frida Maanum (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Caitlin Foord.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
14:52
Attempt blocked. Rachel Daly (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from more than 35 yards is blocked. Assisted by Simone Magill.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
14:45
Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Danielle Turner.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
14:47
Attempt blocked. Katie McCabe (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is blocked.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
14:47
Attempt missed. Lia Wälti (Arsenal Women) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Steph Catley with a cross following a set piece situation.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
14:45
Rachel Daly (Aston Villa Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
14:44
Katie McCabe (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
14:51
Attempt blocked. Caitlin Foord (Arsenal Women) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Katie McCabe with a cross.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
14:40
Attempt blocked. Frida Maanum (Arsenal Women) header from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Alessia Russo with a cross.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
14:38
Foul by Lucy Staniforth (Aston Villa Women).
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
14:38
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
14:36
Delay in match because of an injury Frida Maanum (Arsenal Women).
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
14:39
Frida Maanum (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
14:36
Foul by Lucy Staniforth (Aston Villa Women).
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
14:36
Attempt missed. Lia Wälti (Arsenal Women) header from the right side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Frida Maanum with a cross following a corner.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
14:33
Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Anna Patten.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
14:29
Attempt saved. Rachel Daly (Aston Villa Women) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Lucy Parker with a cross.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
14:27
Goal! Arsenal Women 0, Aston Villa Women 1. Mayumi Pacheco (Aston Villa Women) header from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Lucy Staniforth with a cross following a corner.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
14:26
Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Kim Little.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
14:25
Foul by Frida Maanum (Arsenal Women).
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
14:23
Foul by Caitlin Foord (Arsenal Women).
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
14:23
Offside, Arsenal Women. Alessia Russo tries a through ball, but Caitlin Foord is caught offside.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
14:19
Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Danielle Turner.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
14:18
Lotte Wubben-Moy (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
14:25
Attempt blocked. Katie McCabe (Arsenal Women) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
14:18
Attempt blocked. Katie McCabe (Arsenal Women) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
14:15
Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Sarah Mayling.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
14:14
Foul by Noëlle Maritz (Arsenal Women).
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
14:06
Lia Wälti (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
14:06
Attempt saved. Katie McCabe (Arsenal Women) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Kim Little.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
14:03
Lia Wälti (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
14:01
First Half begins.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
13:30
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Arsenal vs Aston Villa
13:00
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