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Aston Villa Women promotion: what happens amid COVID-19?

By Regan Foy March 14, 2020March 14, 2020

Villa Women

Could Aston Villa be happy with one season being voided, but face heartbreak in another?

Words: Regan Foy | @findfoy

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As news trickled out of British media last night stating that the Premier League could be voided this season due to the ongoing concerns surrounding the COVID-19 Coronavirus, fans were excited to note that this could mean Aston Villa remain in the Premier League despite currently sitting in the relegation zone – with The Telegraph reporting that Liverpool could be awarded the title and the option of a 22-side league next season is certainly on the table.… Read the article here.

Davies opts for flair over grit as Villa Women sink Coventry United

By Regan Foy February 23, 2020February 23, 2020

Villa Women

Aston Villa Women flexed their muscles against Coventry United Ladies with a creative display.

Words: Regan Foy | @findfoy

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Aston Villa Women remain six points ahead of second placed Sheffield United Women and six games away from an invincible season after a strong showing against ninth placed Coventry United Ladies at Boldmere St.… Read the article here.

Aston Villa Women may topple noisy neighbours sooner rather than later

By Regan Foy February 14, 2020February 14, 2020

Opinion / Villa Women

In their quest to become a dominant force in women’s football, Aston Villa may knock their noisy neighbours off their perch.… Read the article here.

Aston Villa Women notch comfortable win despite not being at the races

By Regan Foy February 2, 2020February 2, 2020

Villa Women

Aston Villa Women picked up another win this afternoon and remain undefeated with seven games to go.… Read the article here.

Villa Women are valiant in cup defeat against Super League Chelsea

By Regan Foy January 15, 2020January 15, 2020

Villa Women

They may have lost, but Aston Villa Women have come so far in a short period of time.… Read the article here.

Aston Villa Women set the pace ahead of key cup games

By Regan Foy January 13, 2020January 13, 2020

Villa Women

(Image via Sheffield United Women)

Aston Villa Women have set the pace in the FA Women’s Championship, as they now gear up to face two strong sides in the cup.… Read the article here.

Aston Villa Women can truly make a statement following winter break

By Regan Foy January 8, 2020January 8, 2020

Villa Women

Aston Villa Women are back in action this weekend.

Words: Regan Foy | @findfoy

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Following a well-deserved winter break, the Aston Villa Women return to action this weekend against fellow promotion candidates Sheffield United Women.… Read the article here.

Aston Villa Women qualify for Conti Cup Quarter-Final with 5-2 rout

By Regan Foy December 11, 2019December 11, 2019

Villa Women

Aston Villa Women walked away with a 5-2 victory in the Continental Cup this evening against Blackburn Rovers Ladies.… Read the article here.

Asmita Ale signs first professional contract as Purslow promise continues

By Regan Foy November 29, 2019November 29, 2019

Villa Women

Fullback Asmita Ale has signed her first professional contract with Aston Villa Women this morning.

Words: Regan Foy | @findfoy

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Defender Asmita Ale has joined Jodie Hutton in receiving her first professional contract at Aston Villa Women, further highlighting the keeping of a promise made by Christian Purslow earlier this year.… Read the article here.

Quick-off-the-mark Aston Villa Women lose in Conti Cup shootout

By Regan Foy November 20, 2019November 20, 2019

Villa Women

Aston Villa Women met Coventry United for the second time in four days, facing them this time in the Continental Cup.… Read the article here.

Can unbeaten Aston Villa Women finish the season as invincibles?

By Regan Foy November 18, 2019November 18, 2019

Villa Women

Can the Aston Villa Women keep up their strong start to the season through the winter and into the early part of 2020?… Read the article here.

Assured Villa Women can further dent the armour of struggling Liverpool

By Regan Foy October 29, 2019October 29, 2019

Villa Women

As a group, this is as assured a squad as Aston Villa Women have seen in recent years – and they’re eager to prove themselves this weekend.… Read the article here.