By Aston Villa FC

Aston Villa Women will kick off their 2023/24 season on the weekend of 30th September and 1st October, it has been confirmed.

The Football Association released a series of 'key dates' ahead of the new season on Friday afternoon, with the opening weekend of the campaign now locked in.

The later start date is due to the upcoming FIFA Women's World Cup, which is due to finish on Sunday, August 20.

Carla Ward's side kicked off the 2022/23 season on Sunday, September 18 with a memorable 4-3 win over Manchester City at the Villa Park.

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Other key dates released by the FA on Friday afternoon include the Women's Championship start and end dates, as well as the finals of the FA Women's Continental Tyres League Cup and Vitality Women's FA Cup.



Key dates

  • Barclays WSL opening weekend: 29th September, 30th September, 1st October
  • Barclays WSL final round of fixtures: 18th-19th May 2024
  • Barclays Women's Championship opening weekend: 26th-27th August
  • Barclays Women's Championship final round of fixtures: 27th-28th April 2024
  • FA Women's Continental Tyres League Cup final: 30th-31st March 2024
  • Vitality Women's FA Cup final: 11th-12th May 2024