Aston Villa 2020–21 football season
The 2020–21 Aston Villa W.F.C. season was the club's 25th season under their Aston Villa affiliation and the organisation's 47th overall season in existence. It was their debut season in the FA Women's Super League following promotion from the Championship, and as a fully professional team.[1] Along with competing in the WSL, the club also contested two domestic cup competitions: the FA Cup and the League Cup .
Ahead of the campaign the team relocated from the Trevor Brown Memorial Ground to Bescot Stadium in Walsall .[2]
On 25 January 2021, it was announced Marcus Bignot had been appointed interim manager with the current coaching team, including head coach Gemma Davies, all retaining their positions parallel with the appointment.[3] [4]
Current squad [ ]
As of 12 January 2021. [5]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules . Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
^ Dual registration with Derby County , remains eligible for Aston Villa when called upon
Pre-season [ ]
FA Women's Super League [ ]
Results summary [ ]
Overall
Home
Away
Pld
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pts
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
22
3
6
13
15
47
−32
15
1
3
7
5
25
−20
2
3
6
10
22
−12
Last updated: 9 May 2021.
Source: FA WSL
Results by matchday [ ]
Round 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Ground H A H A H H A A A H H H H A H A A A H A H A Result L L L W L L W L L D L W L L L L L D D D D D Position 9 10 11 10 10 11 9 11 11 11 11 10 10 10 10 11 12 11 11 11 11 10
Source:[citation needed ] A = Away ; H = Home ; W = Win ; D = Draw ; L = Loss
Results [ ]
Reading v Aston Villa
13 September 2020 2 Reading 3–1 Aston Villa show Reading 14:00
Report
Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: Behind-closed-doors Referee: Emily Heaslip
Aston Villa v Everton
3 October 2020 3 Aston Villa 0–6 Everton show Walsall12:30
Report
Stadium: Bescot Stadium Attendance: Behind-closed-doors Referee: Kirsty Dowle
Aston Villa v Chelsea
17 October 2020 Aston Villa P–P Chelsea show Walsall12:30
Stadium: Bescot Stadium Note: Postponed following a positive COVID-19 test from an Aston Villa player[6]
Aston Villa v Arsenal
10 January 2021 Aston Villa P–P Arsenal show Walsall14:00
Stadium: Bescot Stadium Note: Postponed due to a COVID-19 case at Arsenal[8]
Aston Villa v Reading
23 January 2021 10 Aston Villa 2–2 Reading show Walsall12:30
Report
Stadium: Bescot Stadium Attendance: Behind-closed-doors Referee: Kirsty Downie
Aston Villa v Chelsea
27 January 2021 11 Aston Villa 0–4 Chelsea show Walsall19:00
Report
Stadium: Bescot Stadium Attendance: Behind-closed-doors Referee: Helen Conley Note: Rescheduled from 17 October 2020 following positive COVID-19 test by Aston Villa player
Aston Villa v Arsenal
31 January 2021 Aston Villa P–P Arsenal show Walsall14:00
Stadium: Bescot Stadium Note: Rescheduled from 10 January 2021 following positive COVID-19 case at Arsenal. Postponed due to waterlogged pitch.[9]
Aston Villa v Arsenal
14 February 2021 Aston Villa P–P Arsenal show Walsall14:00
Stadium: Bescot Stadium Note: Rescheduled from 31 January 2021 due to waterlogged pitch. Postponed due to frozen pitch.[11]
Aston Villa v Arsenal
28 February 2021 13 Aston Villa 0–4 Arsenal show Walsall14:00
Report
Stadium: Bescot Stadium Attendance: Behind-closed-doors Referee: Lisa Benn Note: Rescheduled from 14 February 2021 due to frozen pitch
Aston Villa v Bristol City
24 April 2021 19 Aston Villa 2–2 Bristol City show Walsall12:30
Report
Stadium: Bescot Stadium Attendance: Behind-closed-doors Referee: Emily Heaslip
League table [ ]
Source:
FA WSL Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored.
(R) Relegated
Notes:
^ On 7 May 2021, Birmingham City were deducted one point for fielding an ineligible player in a draw against Reading on 25 April 2021.[12]
Women's FA Cup [ ]
As a member of the top two tiers, Aston Villa will enter the FA Cup in the fourth round proper. Originally scheduled to take place on 31 January 2021, it was delayed due to COVID-19 restrictions.[13] [14]
FA Women's League Cup [ ]
Group stage [ ]
Durham v Aston Villa
19 November 2020 Group stage Durham 1–1 (2–4 p ) Aston Villa show Durham 19:45
4'
Report
Stadium: Maiden Castle Attendance: Behind-closed-doors Referee: Christiana Hattersley Penalties
Source:
thefa.com Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Number of wins; 5) Head-to-head record
Knockout stage [ ]
Squad statistics [ ]
Appearances [ ]
As of 9 May 2021
Starting appearances are listed first, followed by substitute appearances after the + symbol where applicable.
Transfers [ ]
Transfers in [ ]
Transfers out [ ]
References [ ]
External links [ ]
show National teams
League competitions
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
FA Women's National League Premier Division (North , South )
Level 4
Cup competitions Youth competitions