Tottenham Hotspur host Aston Villa this weekend in a pivotal Women’s Super League clash as both teams look to consolidate their positions in the table. Spurs sit fifth with 16 points and are aiming to build on a strong run of form, while Villa, eighth with 10 points, will be looking to bounce back and claim valuable points on the road. With several key players unavailable for both sides, the match promises to be a tactical battle, with midfield control and counter-attacking efficiency likely to decide the outcome. In this match preview, we’ll cover everything you need to know ahead of Tottenham Hotspur vs. Aston Villa, from predicted lineups and team news to how to watch the game live.
Match Preview Quick Info:
- 🗓 Date: December 7, 2025
- 🏟 Stadium: BetWright Stadium
- ⏰ Kick-off: 12:00 GMT
- 📺 Watch: Sky Sports & YouTube
- 📡 VPN: NordVPN
Tottenham Hotspur vs. Aston Villa: Team News & Possible Lineups
Tottenham Hotpsur Women and Aston Villa 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 Tottenham Hotpsur
Manager Martin Ho had a disappointing team update ahead of the clash with Aston Villa: Charlie Grant, Olga Ahtinen and Cathinka Tandberg are all ruled out until at least Christmas.
“Olga picked an injury up on international camp. We won’t see Olga this side of Christmas. It’s just a small injury. Cathinka the same. She picked up an injury on international camp as well and it’s more than likely we won’t see Cathinka until after Christmas also.”
What the coach has to say
Head coach Martin Ho on Aston Villa: “We’re in a good position, they’re in a good run of form. They’ve got a really good side, a good manager and they seem to have picked up some really good results. The performances are matching that, but any game we go into now we have to be at our best.
“They’ve played Arsenal and Manchester United, so they’ve had some big results in those games. We’re under no illusion; they’re a wonderful team. They have big attacking threats in the front line, but also in those wider areas. They’re very dynamic, very quick, but very skilful individuals one-v-one. They have a creative and combative central midfield area as well as a back line that’s very robust and we know we have to make sure that we’re patient and we work hard with the ball. We’ve got to make sure we’re ruthless when we get chances because they don’t concede many and when they do give chances, we’ve got to make sure that we capitalise on them.”
Team News Aston Villa
Latest update from Aston Villa Women by Natalia Arroyo: “We are having some players back in training. We still need to see how we will finish the week to confirm if players like Lucy Staniforth and Lucy Parker can join. But we still need to be a little bit careful to not force things with them. We are adding Maya [Hijikata] and Paola Tomás to the training. With the internationals we are still checking how they are coming back so far.”
What the coach has to say
Head coach Natalia Arroyo on Lucia Kendall: “It has been a crazy three or four months for her, she just needed this bigger exposure in the first division,” Arroyo told a news conference on Friday.
“None of us expected this big impact in October and November, but she has the quality on the ball, in tight spaces, with her passes. It’s good to know [England manager] Sarina [Wiegman] is also enjoying having her in the squad.
“We just need to enjoy this moment for her, dealing with more messages and good feedback. She is humble and wants to work, she is getting there and wants to stay there.”
Tottenham Hotspur vs. Aston Villa Women Lineups
Potential Tottenham Hotspur Women Lineups (updated prior to the match)
- Kop
- Rybrink
- Koga
- Hunt
- Nildén
- Summanen
- Oroz
- Naz
- England
- Vinberg
- Holdt
Potential Aston Villa Women Lineups (updated prior to the match)
- Roebuck
- Maritz
- Patten
- Wilms
- Maltby
- Baijings
- Kearns
- Grant
- Daly
- Mullett
- Salmon
Tottenham Hotspur vs. Aston Villa: Previous Meetings & Stats
Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa face off in the Women’s Super League this weekend, with Spurs currently fifth in the table on 16 points and Villa sitting eighth with 10 points. Tottenham have had the edge in recent cup encounters, winning their last two Women’s League Cup meetings against Aston Villa. However, Aston Villa claimed victory in their most recent WSL clash on 20th April 2024, defeating Spurs 3-2 thanks to goals from Patten, Hanson, and Salmon. Tottenham will be without key players Charlie Grant, Olga Ahtinen, and Cathinka Tandberg, while Aston Villa may be missing Lucy Staniforth and Lucy Parker, which could impact their starting lineup.
Tactically, Tottenham tend to dominate possession and press high, aiming to control the midfield and create space for wide players. Aston Villa, on the other hand, often set up to absorb pressure and hit quickly on the break, making their transition game a key threat. The battle in midfield could prove decisive, particularly with both teams missing influential personnel, and set-pieces may also play a significant role in such a tightly contested matchup.
| Head-to-Head Streaks | ||
  | Over 2.5 goals | 6/8 |
| | Both teams to score | 6/8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Women’s Super League Tottenham Hotspur vs. Aston Villa?
You can watch the Women’s Super League match between Tottenham Hotspur vs. Aston Villa on Sky Sports and YouTube. 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 Tottenham Hotspur vs. Aston Villa?
The last meeting was on September 24, 2025, in the Women’s League Cup. Tottenham Hotspur won the game after penalties 7-6.
What is Tottenham Hotspur vs. Aston Villa kick-off time?
Tottenham Hotspur vs. Aston Villa kicks off on Sunday, December 7th, at 12:00 GMT at the BetWright Stadium.
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