Women's Football News

As the 2025/26 WSL campaign gathers pace, Aston Villa and Leicester City meet in a matchup that could define their early-season form. Natalia Arroyo’s Villa have displayed resilience against top opposition, while Rick Passmoor’s Leicester continue to evolve into a side capable of competing with the league’s established names. With both clubs looking to make a statement, Sunday’s encounter has all the makings of a finely balanced contest. In this match preview, we’ll cover everything you need to know ahead of Aston Villa vs. Leicester City, from predicted lineups and team news to how to watch the game live.

Match Preview Quick Info:

• 🗓 Date: October 12, 2025
• 🏟 Stadium: Villa Park
• ⏰ Kick-off: 12:00 BST
• 📺 Watch: SkySports
• 📡 VPN: NordVPN

Aston Villa vs. Leicester City: Team News & Possible Lineups

Aston Villa vs. Leicester City Women Lineups are derived from previous match days. We take into consideration how strong the opponents are, what players are injured and of course team news before the match.

Team News Aston Villa

We expect an update closer to matchday. Last weekend’s update: Aston Villa will be without Jill Baijings for the foreseeable future, as the 24-year-old Dutch international sustained an ACL injury last weekend. Noelle Maritz is also unavailable due to a three-game suspension. After the game against Leicester City Maritz will be available again. 

What the coach has to say

Head coach Natalia Arroyo after the win over West Ham United:

“It’s an important win for us. To start the season with good performances and to get the three points. We played the type of game we needed to play. It was a little bit difficult because of the wind but we were growing in the game, believing in us.

“Of course you need to build the team and focus more on performances than score sometimes. When you are saying the same week after week; okay we were good in that, good in that and here we have a bit of margin. That’s how you get the points. It’s not only about getting the win and getting the three points. It’s also about a good performance. 

Team News Leicester City

New head coach Rick Passmoor with the latest team update: “They’ve been really competitive this week. There’s been a bit of spice within training. Therefore, the levels have been up there in terms of effort. They’ve been very competitive.”

On Missy Goodwoon: “Missy is back on the [training] pitch. There’s no defined deadline date for her. She’s improving [with] the medical department so there’s no pressure on her. It’s just a matter of time for her, whether it’s days or weeks.”

On Celeste Boureille: “Celeste is still coming back,” Passmoor explained. “It was potentially up to seven weeks that she’d be sidelined, so we’re looking at potentially November time for her to return. Obviously, we’ve got the international break, [where] we can work with her in the medical department. There’s no immediate return for Celeste.”

What the coach has to say

Rick Passmoor on his permanent appointment as Leicester City Women head coach:

“I am very privileged and very honoured to be at this Football Club. I want to ensure we continue to progress and further establish ourselves in the WSL. This is a proud Football Club with proud fans and a fantastic Board of Directors. There’s history on the men’s side, and we want to make sure we leave a legacy with LCFC Women.”

Aston Villa vs. Leicester City Women Lineups

Potential Aston Villa Lineups (updated prior to the match)

• D’Angelo
• Deslandes
• Patten
• Wilms
• Maltby
• Kendall
• Kearns
• Grant
• Daly
• Hanson
• Salmon

Potential Leicester City Women Lineups (updated prior to the match)

• Leitzig
• Kees
• Swaby
• Thibaud
• Cayman
• Tierney
• McLoughlin
• Ale
• Van Egmond
• Cain
• Rantala

Aston Villa vs. Leicester City: Previous Meetings & Stats

Aston Villa and Leicester City have met eleven times since their Women’s Championship clash in 2019. The Villans have won six of those encounters across all competitions, while Leicester City only secured their first victory last season in the WSL. In their most recent meeting, a club friendly in August this year, the match ended in a 1-1 draw, with an own goal from Lucy Parker and an equalizer from Missy Bo Kearns in the second half.

Both Aston Villa and Leicester City have shown promising form at the start of the 2025/26 WSL season. Aston Villa held Arsenal and Brighton to draws and earned a 2-0 win over West Ham last weekend. Meanwhile, Leicester City beat Liverpool, drew with Everton, and lost to Chelsea, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur.

Head -to-Head & Team Streaks
	No clean sheet	4
	Under 2.5 goals	7/8
	First to concede	5/6
	No losses (h2h)	4

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Women’s Super League Aston Villa vs. Leicester City?

You can watch the Women’s Super League match between Aston Villa vs. Leicester City on Sky Sports. If you’re watching from outside the UK, consider using a VPN service. We recommend NordVPN, it isn’t free, but it’s cheaper than juggling multiple subscriptions that may still only cover part of the schedule.

When was the last meeting between Aston Villa vs. Leicester City?

The last meeting between Aston Villa and Leicester City was on August 24, 2005. The match ended in 1-1 with Lucy Parker opening the scoring with an own goal and Missy Bo Kearns equalizing late in the second half. 

What is Aston Villa vs. Leicester City kick-off time?

Aston Villa vs. Leicester City kicks off on Sunday, October 12th, at 12:00 BST at Villa Park.