Rock-bottom Bristol City will look to claim their first points in the Women's Super League (WSL) since the turn of the year when they make the trip to Bescot Stadium to take on Aston Villa on Saturday afternoon.
The Robins are currently propping up the table with only five points to their name, while Villa are enduring mid-table obscurity this season, sitting in eight place with 12 points in as many games.
Here GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Aston Villa Women vs Bristol City WFC kick-off time
| Date: | Saturday, February 3, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 12:30 pm GMT |
| Venue: | Bescot Stadium |
The WSL match between Aston Villa Women and Bristol City WFC will be played at Bescot Stadium in Walsall, England.
It will kick off at 12:30 pm GMT on Saturday, February 3, 2024, in the United Kingdom (UK).
How to watch Aston Villa Women vs Bristol City WFC online - TV channels & live streams
In the UK, the game is available to watch and stream online live through The FA Player.
Fans who are unable to watch the game can follow the live updates on GOAL.
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Team news & squads
Aston Villa Women team news
Aston Villa will remain in the Women's League Cup despite fielding an ineligible player, progressing at the expense of Manchester United as one of the two best runners-up. Villa won their final Group A encounter 7-0 over Sunderland to finish the group stage with maximum points, but cup-tied defender Noelle Maritz played in the win.
Maritz will be eligible to feature from the outset here, but the hosts' are without the services of defender Lucy Parker, who is out for an extended period after undergoing ankle surgery.
Aston Villa Women possible XI: Van Domselaar; Mayling, Patten, Corsie, Maritz; Dali, Staniforth, Blindkilde; Leon, Lehmann, Daly.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Van Domselaar, Leat |
| Defenders: | Mayling, Patten, Corsie, Turner, Maritz, Pacheco |
| Midfielders: | Staniforth, Nobbs, Dali, Brown |
| Forwards: | Lehmann, Daly, Gregory, Salmon, Mullett, Hanson, Magill, Leon |
Bristol City WFC team news
Bristol City are still missing Fran Bentley, Rachel Furness, and Aspin, who are recovering from respective injury concerns.
After joining the Robins from West Ham last Thursday, Lisa Evans made her debut off the bench in Sunday's game against her former side and could start from the outset here.
Danish striker Amalie Thestrup will look to add to her six-goal tally for the WSL season when she features up front for the visitors.
Bristol City predicted XI: O'Leary; Tanner, Vyner, Dickie, Pring; James, Williams; Bell, Knight, Mehmeti; Conway.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Wiles-Richards, Thomas, O’Leary, Bajic |
| Defenders: | Pring, Tanner, Roberts, Dickie, McCrorie, Gardner-Hickman, Vyner |
| Midfielders: | King, Knight, Williams, James |
| Forwards: | Weimann, Mehmeti, Cornick, Wells, Bell, Conway |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Fixture | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 12/11/23 | Bristol City WFC 0-2 Aston Villa WFC | FA Women's League Cup |
| 24/04/21 | Aston Villa WFC 2-2 Bristol City WFC | The FA Women's Super League |
| 14/01/21 | Bristol City WFC 2-2 Aston Villa WFC | The FA Women's Super League |
| 10/12/20 | Bristol City WFC 0-4 Aston Villa WFC | The FA Women's Super League |
| 10/12/20 | Bristol City WFC 0-4 Aston Villa WFC | The FA Women's Super League |