The big picture

Aston Villa come in 9th on the ladder with 10 points; Chelsea are 2nd on 23. Chelsea are the side higher up the table.

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

Chelsea are 7–0–2 in Women's Super League 2026-27, averaging 3.1 goals for and 0.6 against.

Form

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

Chelsea have won four of their last five and most recently drew with Everton 1–1.

Head to head

These sides have met 13 times on our records since 2021: Aston Villa 0, Chelsea 12, 1 drawn.

Last time out (2026-27), it was a draw 1–1 at Stamford Bridge.

Biggest margin between these two: Chelsea by 6 goals in 2023-24 (6–0).

Players to watch

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).

For Chelsea, watch Melvine Malard (0.9 goals a game in 2026-27) and Lauren James (0.8 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, Chelsea go in as clear favourites.