Aston Villa Women will kickstart their final stretch of the season this weekend when they take on Tottenham Hotspur at Brisbane Road.
The game against Spurs will start a five-game run between now and the end of the 2022/23 campaign.
The fixture is set to take place at Leyton Orient's Brisbane Road home on Sunday, with kick-off set for 2pm.
Villa will be seeking a swift return to form having dropped their last two games; both against Chelsea.
Although Villa's most recent performance against the champions was one to be proud of, it won't be lost on the staff and players that points are required.
Having experienced an eight-game unbeaten run prior to those two setbacks, Villa will still feel another streak isn't too far away.
This weekend's opponents at Brisbane Road are Tottenham Hotspur.
Despite an impressive 2021/22 campaign, Spurs are currently embroiled in a relegation fight with just a handful of opportunities left to drag themselves away from the mire.
With just two points separating the league's bottom four sides entering the weekend's play, Spurs are in dire need of points if they are to maintain their top-flight status.
It's been a tumultuous season from start to finish for the north London side, with manager Rehanne Skinner departing last month after three years at the helm.
Games against Brighton, Reading and West Ham will follow this one, meaning there are several opportunities for Spurs to pull clear of the drop zone.
The Last Meeting
Villa Women made a winning start to 2023 by beating Spurs 2-1 the last time these two sides met.
Beth England scored her first goal in a Spurs shirt, but Kenza Dali and Rachel Daly struck back to complete the turnaround.
Villa held on to their slender lead for an hour and registered three big points.
Standout Stats
- None of the five previous WSL meetings between Spurs and Aston Villa have been drawn. Tottenham won two of the first three, with Villa winning the last two.
- Aston Villa have scored in all five of their WSL meetings with Spurs, with their 2-1 win in the reverse fixture this season the first time they've netted more than once against them.
- Aston Villa have won their last three WSL away games, scoring 10 goals and conceding three. It's their longest ever winning run away from home in the competition.
- Only Manchester United (7) have scored more goals following a high turnover than Aston Villa (6) in the WSL this season.
- No player's goals have won their side more points in the WSL this season than Aston Villa's Rachel Daly (12, level with Khadija Shaw).
- Aston Villa midfielder Kenza Dali has carried the ball further than any other player in the WSL so far this season (3654 metres).
The Boss
“No matter where we’re playing or who we’re playing, the goal is to try and get points on the board. We probably need another six points for fifth spot.”
Carla Ward
