Aston Villa vs Arsenal, 2025-26 English Women's Super League
· English Women's Super LeagueAlessia Russo scores twice as Arsenal thrash Aston Villa
Alessia Russo inspired Arsenal to end a tough week on a high with a 3-0 win over Aston Villa.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 2': Attempt blocked. Frida Maanum (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Smilla Holmberg with a cross.
- 3': Kim Little (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 3': Foul by Maya Hijikata (Aston Villa Women).
- 4': Goal! Aston Villa Women 0, Arsenal Women 1. Alessia Russo (Arsenal Women) header from very close range to the high centre of the goal.
- 5': Offside, Aston Villa Women. Kirsty Hanson is caught offside.
- 10': Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Miri Taylor.
- 10': Attempt blocked. Olivia Smith (Arsenal Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 11': Attempt missed. Olivia Smith (Arsenal Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Frida Maanum with a headed pass following a corner.
- 13': Emily Fox (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 13': Foul by Rachel Daly (Aston Villa Women).
- 14': Attempt blocked. Smilla Holmberg (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 14': Attempt missed. Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from outside the box is too high following a set piece situation.
- 20': Attempt saved. Ebony Salmon (Aston Villa Women) header from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the top right corner by Anneke Borbe (Arsenal Women). Assisted by Kirsty Hanson with a cross.
- 21': Olivia Smith (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 21': Foul by Noëlle Maritz (Aston Villa Women).
- 23': Offside, Aston Villa Women. Rachel Maltby is caught offside.
- 26': Attempt saved. Frida Maanum (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Sabrina D'Angelo (Aston Villa Women).
- 27': Attempt blocked. Olivia Smith (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Mariona Caldentey.
- 27': Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Miri Taylor.
- 30': Offside, Aston Villa Women. Rachel Daly is caught offside.
- 35': Goal! Aston Villa Women 0, Arsenal Women 2. Frida Maanum (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Alessia Russo with a through ball.
- 38': Attempt saved. Olivia Smith (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Sabrina D'Angelo (Aston Villa Women). Assisted by Taylor Hinds.
- 41': Attempt missed. Smilla Holmberg (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is too high. Assisted by Mariona Caldentey.
- 41': Oriane Jean-François (Aston Villa Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 41': Foul by Alessia Russo (Arsenal Women).
- 45': Taylor Hinds (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 45': Foul by Ebony Salmon (Aston Villa Women).
- 45': Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.
- 45'+1': Attempt saved. Frida Maanum (Arsenal Women) header from very close range is saved in the bottom right corner by Sabrina D'Angelo (Aston Villa Women). Assisted by Smilla Holmberg with a cross.
- 45'+1': Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Océane Deslandes.
- 45'+2': Attempt missed. Taylor Hinds (Arsenal Women) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Smilla Holmberg with a cross following a corner.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Aston Villa Women 0, Arsenal Women 2.
- 45': Second Half begins Aston Villa Women 0, Arsenal Women 2.
- 48': Laia Codina (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 48': Foul by Maya Hijikata (Aston Villa Women).
- 49': Foul by Maya Hijikata (Aston Villa Women).
- 49': Taylor Hinds (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 49': Attempt missed. Smilla Holmberg (Arsenal Women) left footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Lotte Wubben-Moy.
- 52': Goal! Aston Villa Women 0, Arsenal Women 3. Alessia Russo (Arsenal Women) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Frida Maanum with a through ball.
- 56': Foul by Oriane Jean-François (Aston Villa Women).
- 56': Alessia Russo (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 59': Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Rachel Maltby.
- 60': Substitution, Arsenal Women. Beth Mead replaces Smilla Holmberg.
- 60': Substitution, Arsenal Women. Stina Blackstenius replaces Alessia Russo.
- 60': Attempt blocked. Laia Codina (Arsenal Women) header from the right side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Beth Mead with a cross.
- 61': Foul by Olivia Smith (Arsenal Women).
- 61': Kirsty Hanson (Aston Villa Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 61': Attempt saved. Stina Blackstenius (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Sabrina D'Angelo (Aston Villa Women). Assisted by Beth Mead.
- 62': Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Ebony Salmon.
- 66': Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Lucia Kendall.
- 67': Attempt blocked. Lotte Wubben-Moy (Arsenal Women) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Beth Mead with a cross.
- 67': Attempt blocked. Olivia Smith (Arsenal Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 67': Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Miri Taylor.
- 68': Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Georgia Mullett replaces Kirsty Hanson.
- 68': Substitution, Arsenal Women. Victoria Pelova replaces Kim Little.
- 69': Substitution, Arsenal Women. Chloe Kelly replaces Olivia Smith.
- 70': Attempt saved. Victoria Pelova (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Sabrina D'Angelo (Aston Villa Women). Assisted by Stina Blackstenius.
- 71': Laia Codina (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 71': Foul by Georgia Mullett (Aston Villa Women).
- 72': Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Rachel Maltby.
- 74': Attempt missed. Stina Blackstenius (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the left side of the box is too high. Assisted by Frida Maanum.
- 77': Attempt blocked. Chloe Kelly (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Frida Maanum.
- 77': Attempt saved. Chloe Kelly (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Sabrina D'Angelo (Aston Villa Women).
- 78': Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Lucy Staniforth replaces Rachel Daly.
- 80': Attempt saved. Victoria Pelova (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Sabrina D'Angelo (Aston Villa Women). Assisted by Frida Maanum.
- 80': Attempt missed. Stina Blackstenius (Arsenal Women) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Emily Fox with a cross.
- 81': Foul by Oriane Jean-François (Aston Villa Women).
- 81': Taylor Hinds (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 84': Offside, Arsenal Women. Stina Blackstenius is caught offside.
- 85': Substitution, Arsenal Women. Caitlin Foord replaces Mariona Caldentey.
- 85': Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Gabi Nunes replaces Oriane Jean-François.
- 86': Attempt missed. Stina Blackstenius (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Caitlin Foord with a cross.
- 87': Delay in match because of an injury Miri Taylor (Aston Villa Women).
- 88': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 89': Offside, Aston Villa Women. Gabi Nunes is caught offside.
- 90': Victoria Pelova (Arsenal Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90': Foul by Gabi Nunes (Aston Villa Women).
- 90': Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Rachel Maltby.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
- 90'+3': Corner, Arsenal Women. Conceded by Maya Hijikata.
- 90'+3': Attempt saved. Taylor Hinds (Arsenal Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Sabrina D'Angelo (Aston Villa Women).
- 90'+3': Attempt missed. Chloe Kelly (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left following a corner.
- 90'+5': Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Lotte Wubben-Moy.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Aston Villa Women 0, Arsenal Women 3.
- 0': Match ends, Aston Villa Women 0, Arsenal Women 3.
Statistics
 ARS |
AVL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Fouls | 10 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 4 |
| 10 | Corner Kicks | 1 |
| 1 | Saves | 8 |
| 51.7 | Possession | 48.3 |
| 28 | SHOTS | 1 |
| 11 | ON GOAL | 1 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 1.0 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 455 | Accurate Passes | 414 |
| 504 | Passes | 486 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 11 | Accurate Crosses | 1 |
| 32 | Crosses | 7 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.1 |
| 17 | Long Balls | 43 |
| 9 | Accurate Long Balls | 18 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 8 | Blocked Shots | 0 |
| 5 | Effective Tackles | 6 |
| 7 | Tackles | 14 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.4 |
| 15 | Interceptions | 5 |
| 3 | Effective Clearances | 23 |
| 3 | Clearances | 23 |
Game Information
Competition: English Women's Super League
Venue: Villa Park
Location: Birmingham, England
Attendance: 7,944
Venue: Villa Park
Location: Birmingham, England
Attendance: 7,944
Women's Super League Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chelsea | 6 | +15 | 16 |
| 2 | London City Lionesses | 6 | +11 | 15 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 5 | +10 | 15 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur | 6 | +4 | 10 |
Line-Ups
Aston Villa (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sabrina D'Angelo (GK) |
| 24 | Océane Deslandes |
| 25 | Miri Taylor |
| 38 | Rachel Maltby |
| 16 | Noelle Maritz |
| 6 | Oriane Jean-François |
| 21 | Lucia Kendall |
| 9 | Rachel Daly |
| 17 | Ebony Salmon |
| 20 | Kirsty Hanson |
| 13 | Maya Hijikata |
Arsenal (5-3-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 28 | Anneke Borbe (GK) |
| 3 | Lotte Wubben-Moy |
| 5 | Laia Codina |
| 2 | Emily Fox |
| 24 | Taylor Hinds |
| 31 | Smilla Holmberg |
| 8 | Mariona Caldentey |
| 15 | Olivia Smith |
| 10 | Kim Little |
| 12 | Frida Maanum |
| 23 | Alessia Russo |
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