Game Details
Game: Aston Villa Women vs Tottenham Hotspur Women
Date: Saturday 6th February 2021
Competition: Barclays FA Women's Super League
Venue: Banks's Stadium
Time: 12.30 (GMT)
Watch: The game will be streamed live on the FA Player.
Following last weekend's postponement of our game versus Arsenal, we go into Saturday's contest against Tottenham Hotspur after an extended break.
Marcus Bignot oversaw his first game in interim charge on on January 27th, as Villa lost 4-0 to league leaders Chelsea.
Despite the scoreline, there was a feeling of encouragement amongst the players and staff going into the remainder of the campaign as we pass the midway point.
There is some added pressure coming into Saturday's fixture following Bristol City's 3-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion. That win has shrunk the gap between Villa and the relegation zone to just two points.
While Villa will undoubtedly be fully focused on facing Spurs, they face another big game in just a few days' time against Birmingham City before the February international break.
Form Guide
Here's how the two sides have fared going into Saturday's matchup...
Last Time Out
Marcus Bignot
Villa's interim manager spoke to VillaTV following last week's defeat to Chelsea...
“Obviously, disappointed by the 4-0 scoreline. In reflection, tonight’s not going to define our season. What I’ve seen tonight is encouraging in terms of moving forward with this group. Really pleased with our off-the-ball organisation. In the second half we grew into the game and I thought we had some big moments. I want to see that transfer into the game on Sunday. We’ll take the positives from tonight and move in the right direction ahead of Arsenal.”
“I’m disappointed by the goals in all honesty. I said that to the group. If you look at them, they are disappointing goals to concede. Overall, I thought we nullified what Chelsea are good at. They didn’t cut us open like they’re capable of doing. For them to put that performance in off the back of one session shows me that I’m encouraged.”
"Moving forward, I'm encouraged that we're going to have a strong second half of the season." 🔮
— Aston Villa Women (@AVWFCOfficial) January 28, 2021
Marcus Bignot spoke to 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗧𝗩 following last night's game... pic.twitter.com/I2uZmaOPLj
The interim manager also had the chance to discuss the wider aims and expectations that are in place for the remainder of the current campaign...
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