Bristol City vs Aston Villa LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Bristol City face Aston Villa in the Women’s Super League today.
Last season it was Chelsea who again took the WSL title, just edging out Manchester United, while Arsenal and Manchester City are expected to be contenders in 2023/24 too.
Relegated Reading have been replaced by Bristol City after they won the Championship title by a single point last term, while the likes of Liverpool, Everton and West Ham will hope for continued progression this year too.
On the back of the Lionesses’ magnificent runs at Euro 2022 and the 2023 Women’s World Cup, the women’s game continues to go from strength to strength with increasing crowds and exciting new signings from overseas.
Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
Bristol City vs Aston Villa
Foul by Kirsty Hanson (Aston Villa Women).
Bristol City vs Aston Villa
Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Lucy Staniforth replaces Kenza Dali.
Bristol City vs Aston Villa
Own Goal by Megan Connolly, Bristol City Women. Bristol City Women 0, Aston Villa Women 1.
Bristol City vs Aston Villa
Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Olivia Clark.
Bristol City vs Aston Villa
Attempt saved. Sarah Mayling (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
Bristol City vs Aston Villa
Hand ball by Megan Connolly (Bristol City Women).
Bristol City vs Aston Villa
Attempt blocked. Rachel Daly (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Rachel Corsie.
Bristol City vs Aston Villa
Attempt missed. Anna Patten (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Kenza Dali with a cross following a corner.
Bristol City vs Aston Villa
Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Ella Powell.
Bristol City vs Aston Villa
Offside, Bristol City Women. Naomi Layzell tries a through ball, but Amalie Thestrup is caught offside.
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