West Ham United and Aston Villa face off this weekend in a crucial early-season clash in the Barclays Women’s Super League. Both sides are searching for momentum after difficult starts, with Rehanne Skinner’s Hammers still chasing their first league points and Natalia Arroyo’s Villa looking to turn improved performances into victories. With both teams eager to climb the table, this encounter at Chigwell Construction Stadium promises to be a competitive and telling test for two squads eager to find consistency. In this match preview, we’ll cover everything you need to know ahead of West Ham United vs. Aston Villa, from predicted lineups and team news to how to watch the game live.
West Ham United vs. Aston Villa: Team News & Possible Lineups
West Ham United 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 West Ham United
Rehanne Skinner can choose from a fully fit squad this weekend, except for Inès Belloumou, who is suspended due to a red card for pulling Alyssa Thompsson’s hair in the Chelsea match.
What the coach has to say
Head coach Rehanne Skinner on facing Aston Villa: “I think they’ve picked up where they left off, in terms of the style of play and the way they’re trying to deliver that. We faced them quite late last season as well.
“We know it’s going to be a really tough test. We know the quality of the players they have and the directness they have within their team. That’s something that everybody needs to be mindful of. We’ll certainly have to be aware of that and try to mitigate as much of that as we can.”
Team News Aston Villa
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.
What the coach has to say
We expect to hear from Natalia Arroyo prior to matchday.
West Ham United vs. Aston Villa Women Lineups
Potential West Ham United Women Lineups (updated prior to the match)
- Szemik
- Denton
- Nyström
- Tysiak
- Zadorsky
- Gorry
- Siren
- Morgan
- Piubel
- Ueki
- Asseyi
Potential Aston Villa Women Lineups (updated prior to the match)
- D’Angelo
- Deslandes
- Patten
- Wilms
- Maltby
- Kendall
- Kearns
- Grant
- Taylor
- Daly
- Salmon
West Ham United vs. Aston Villa: Previous Meetings & Stats
West Ham United suffered three heavy losses at the start of the season to Arsenal (5–1), Brighton (4–1), and Chelsea (4–0). Rehanne Skinner’s side managed a victory over Charlton in the Women’s League Cup but are still searching for points in the WSL, which leaves them at the bottom of the table alongside Liverpool.
Aston Villa have not done much better in terms of points than the Hammers, earning only two draws so far, but their performances are improving each week. After drawing with Brighton and losing 3–1 to Chelsea, Aston Villa fought hard to earn a point away at Arsenal.
| Head-to-Head Streaks | ||
 | No losses | 6 |
 | No clean sheet | 9 |
| | Over 2.5 goals | 4/5 |
| | Both teams to score | 9/9 |
| First to score | 5/6 |
| | Less than 4.5 cards | 4/5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Women’s Super League West Ham United vs. Aston Villa?
You can watch the Women’s Super League match between West Ham United vs. Aston Villa 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 West Ham United vs. Aston Villa?
The last meeting between West Ham United and Aston Villa ended in a 3–2 win for Natalia Arroyo’s side. Ebony Salmon, Rachel Daly, and Chastiy Grant found the back of the net for Villa, while Martinez and Ueki scored for West Ham United.
What is West Ham United vs. Aston Villa kick-off time?
West Ham United vs. Aston Villa kicks off on Sunday, October 5, at 11:55 BST at Chigwell Construction Stadium.
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