The big picture

Manchester United come in 5th on the ladder with 15 points; Aston Villa are 9th on 10. Manchester United have the higher position to protect.

Manchester United are 3–2–3 in Women's Super League 2026-27, averaging 1.1 goals for and 1.4 against.

Aston Villa are 2–2–4 in Women's Super League 2026-27, averaging 1.3 goals for and 1.9 against.

Form

Manchester United have won three of their last five and most recently drew with Everton 0–0.

Aston Villa have won two of their last five and most recently drew with Arsenal 1–1.

Head to head

These sides have met 12 times on our records since 2020: Manchester United 9, Aston Villa 1, 2 drawn.

Last time out (2025-26), Manchester United won 4–1 at Villa Park.

Biggest margin between these two: Manchester United by 5 goals in 2022-23 (5–0).

Players to watch

For Manchester United, watch Julia Zigiotti Olme (0.4 goals a game in 2026-27) and Andrea Medina (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27).

For Aston Villa, watch Amalie Vangsgaard (0.4 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27) and Chasity Grant (0.3 goals a game, 3 assists in 2026-27).

At Leigh Sports Village

Manchester United have won 7 of their last 14 at Leigh Sports Village.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Manchester United go in as clear favourites.