Aston Villa's back in Women's Super League action this afternoon as they welcome Manchester United to Villa Park.
Natalia Arroyo's side will be looking to do the double over United after they picked up an impressive three points in a 1-0 victory back in November.
Three home wins on the bounce will also firmly be in the side's sights as they have made it two from their last two in addition to scoring five along the way.
Villa's most recent home win came in their last league game as they kicked-off 2026 by taking on Brighton & Hove Albion in B6.
Fuka Tsunoda gifted the Seagulls the lead in the 11th minute as they headed into the break with the advantage.
But Villa switched it on in the second-half as goals from Rachel Daly and Kirsty Hanson within two minutes of each other secured the victory.
Aston Villa Women 2-1 Brighton & Hove Albion Women
Manchester United were last in action only four days ago as they booked their place in the Women's League Cup final.
Elisabeth Terland's first-half stoppage time goal was enough to seal the 1-0 win away to Arsenal under the lights.
United's most recent league fixture was also on the road to the Gunners which saw a 0-0 stalemate be played out at the Emirates Stadium.
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HIGHLIGHTS | Manchester United 0-1 Aston Villa
A superb away showing from Aston Villa saw them record an impressive 1-0 victory over high-flying Manchester United back in November.
Miri Taylor’s strike 10 minutes before half-time was enough to seal all three points for Natalia Arroyo’s side in the lunchtime kick-off at the Progress with Unity Stadium.
The win saw the Villans become the first side to deny their hosts from scoring this season, condemning United to a first defeat of the campaign.
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Team News
Jenna Nighswonger is available for selection this fixture after joining the club earlier this month.
Rachel Daly is sidelined after recently undergoing a medical procedure.
Lucia Kendall (quad) is a doubt this afternoon after missing last weekend's FA Cup fixture.
Paula Tomàs (knee) and Chasity Grant (knee) both suffered knee injuries back in December and are yet to make a matchday squad in 2026.
Gabi Nunes (back) has returned to team training after a lenghty lay-off which saw her undergo surgery in the summer.
Jill Baijings (knee) is ruled out for the rest of the 25/26 season after rupturing her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) back in September.
Jenna Nighswonger joins on loan
Aston Villa will be celebrating Anna Patten with a special presentation just before this afternoon's kick-off.
The defender reached 100 Villa appearances back in December and is set to achieve the same feat in the WSL this afternoon.
VillaTV sat down Patten to reflect on her journey in the claret and blue, so far.
PRE-MATCH INTERVIEW | Anna Patten