By Aston Villa FC

Aston Villa Women's U21s have entered the 2023/24 edition of the Birmingham Women's Challenge Cup.

It will be the first time Kerri Welsh's side will have participated in the competition, and it will give the players and staff key exposure to playing against senior sides from the Midlands and other surrounding areas.

Villa have been drawn against Burton Albion and the tie will take place at Bodymoor Heath on Sunday, October 15.

The tie will be played behind-closed-doors.