The big picture

Aston Villa come in 9th on the ladder with 10 points; West Ham United are 11th on 9. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.

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

West Ham United are 3–6 in Women's Super League 2026-27, averaging 1 goals for and 2.1 against.

Form

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

West Ham United have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Manchester City 0–5.

Head to head

These sides have met 12 times on our records since 2021: Aston Villa 5, West Ham United 3, 4 drawn.

Last time out (2025-26), West Ham United won 2–0 at Villa Park.

Biggest margin between these two: Aston Villa by 2 goals in 2025-26 (2–0).

Players to watch

For Aston Villa, watch Amalie Vangsgaard (0.4 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27) and Noelle Maritz (0.3 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27).

For West Ham United, watch Viviane Asseyi (0.6 goals a game in 2026-27) and Kelly Gago (0.2 goals a game in 2026-27).

At Villa Park

Aston Villa have won 4 of their last 18 at Villa Park.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Aston Villa have the edge.