Aston Villa Women vs Man United: Match preview, head-to-head, team news, where to watch

Manchester United Women are back in action in the Barclays Women’s Super League on Sunday, facing Aston Villa at Villa Park on Sunday morning.

United held Arsenal to a goalless draw in their last league game, while Villa beat Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1.

Match preview

United head into the fixture full of confidence after beating Arsenal 1-0 in the Women’s League Cup semi-final on Wednesday, reaching the competition’s final for the first time.

Marc Skinner’s side will look to build on that momentum to arrest a poor run of league form, having won just one of their last five WSL fixtures.

Man United sit fifth in the standings, but are just one point adrift of third-placed Arsenal, who occupy the last Champions League qualification spot.

After beating Brighton, Villa suffered a 2-0 defeat at Arsenal in the Adobe Women’s FA Cup.

However, the hosts will head into this clash with confidence, having won the corresponding fixture 1-0. They have also won their last two games on their patch.

Villa would have to produce another brilliant display at both ends of the pitch to secure a positive result against United — the division’s best team on the road this term.

Head-to-head

Of the 12 previous meetings between them, United have won eight, drawn three and lost one.

Team news

United’s Fridolina Rolfo, Gabby George, Leah Galton, and Ella Toone will sit this clash out.

Ellen Wangerheim could make her league debut after starting against Arsenal on Wednesday.

Villa will be without their captain, Rachel Daly and forward Chasity Grant, through injury.

Where to watch

The clash will be shown in the UK on the Sky Sports+ app. It can also be followed through live radio commentary on MUTV, ManUtd.com and in the United App.

Stats from fotmob.com

Article written by Henry Thornton .