2019–20 Aston Villa W.F.C. season

The 2019–20 Aston Villa W.F.C. season was the club's 24th season under their current Aston Villa affiliation and the organisation's 47th overall season in existence. It was their sixth consecutive full season in the FA Women's Championship, formerly the FA WSL 2. Along with competing in the Championship, the club also contested two domestic cup competitions: the FA Cup and the League Cup.

Aston Villa
2019–20 season
OwnerNSWE Group
ChairmanNassef Sawiris
ManagerGemma Davies
StadiumTrevor Brown Memorial Ground, Boldmere
Championship1st (promoted)
League CupQuarter-final
FA CupFourth round
Top goalscorerLeague: Melissa Johnson (12)
All: Melissa Johnson (13)
colours
colours

On 13 March 2020, in line with the FA's response to the coronavirus pandemic, it was announced the season was temporarily suspended until at least 3 April 2020.[1][2] After further postponements, the season was ultimately ended prematurely on 25 May 2020 with immediate effect.[3] Aston Villa sat six points clear at the top of the table at the time and were awarded the Championship title and promoted on sporting merit after The FA Board's decision to award places on a points-per-game basis.[4][5]

Current squad
As of 4 February 2020.[6]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  ENG Sian Rogers
2 DF  ENG Charlotte Greengrass
3 DF  ENG Asmita Ale
4 DF  ENG Ella Franklin-Fraiture
5 DF  ENG Elisha N'Dow
6 DF  ENG Jade Richards
7 MF  ENG Alice Hassall
9 FW  ENG Melissa Johnson
10 FW  ENG Kerri Welsh
11 MF  ENG Amy West
12 FW  ENG Jodie Hutton
No. Pos. Nation Player
14 MF  ENG Emily Syme
15 DF  ENG Natalie Haigh
17 FW  ENG Sophie Haywood
18 GK  POL Daniela Kosinska
20 MF  IRL Phoebe Warner[lower-alpha 1]
21 MF  GER Marisa Ewers
22 FW  ENG Shania Hayles
23 MF  NED Nadine Hanssen
27 MF  ENG Emma Follis
28 MF  AUT Sophie Maierhofer
  1. Dual registration with loan-club Nottingham Forest and remains eligible for Aston Villa when called upon

FA Women's Championship
Main article: 2019–20 FA Women's Championship

Results summary
OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
14 13 1 0 39 11  +28 40 7 1 0 20 6  +14 6 0 0 19 5  +14

Last updated: 23 February 2020.
Source: FA WSL

Matches
18 August 2019 1Aston Villa3–2Sheffield UnitedBoldmere
  • Johnson  42', 54', 66'
 Report
Stadium: Trevor Brown Memorial Ground
Attendance: 500
Referee: Robert Massey-Ellis
25 August 2019 2London City Lionesses2–3Aston VillaDartford
 Report
  • West  10'
  • N'Dow  61'
  • Haigh  65'
  • Hayles  67'
 Stadium: Princes Park
8 September 2019 3Aston Villa2–1Blackburn RoversBoldmere
  • Johnson  28'
  • Ewers  54'
 Report
  • Fenton  24'
  • Taylor  55',  90+2'
 Stadium: Trevor Brown Memorial Ground
Attendance: 1,261
15 September 2019 4Crystal Palace0–6Aston VillaBromley
Report
  • Johnson  1', 55', 60'
  • Follis  45'
  • West  79'
  • Hayles  86'
 Stadium: Hayes Lane
12 October 2019 5Charlton Athletic0–4Aston VillaCrayford
Report
  • Johnson  24', 78', 90'
  • Follis  68'
 Stadium: The Oakwood
Attendance: 913
Referee: Emily Heaslip
27 October 2019 6Aston Villa1–1DurhamBoldmere
 Report
  • Gears  8'
  • Christon  42'
 Stadium: Trevor Brown Memorial Ground
Attendance: 427
Referee: Emily Carney
17 November 2019 7Coventry United2–3Aston VillaCoventry
  • Hughes  15'
  • O'Brien  54'
  • Weston  87'
 Report
  • Hayles  10'
  • Hanssen  25'
  • Welsh  39'
 Stadium: Butts Park Arena
Attendance: 910
Referee: Daniel Robinson
24 November 2019 8Aston Villa1–0LewesBoldmere
  • Hanssen  52'
 Report
  • Cleverley  32'
  • Hayes  89'
 Stadium: Trevor Brown Memorial Ground
Attendance: 355
Referee: Magdalena Golba
1 December 2019 9London Bees1–2Aston VillaCanons Park
  • Pickett  44'
  • Gibson  72'
 Report
Stadium: The Hive Stadium
Attendance: 200
Referee: Sunny Gill
7 December 2019 10Aston Villa3–1Leicester CityBoldmere
  • Ewers  78'
  • Johnson  86'
  • Hayles  90+4'
 Report
  • Thomas  89'
 Stadium: Trevor Brown Memorial Ground
Attendance: 370
Referee: Richie Watkins
15 December 2019 11Aston Villa3–1London City LionessesBoldmere
 Report
Stadium: Trevor Brown Memorial Ground
Attendance: 343
Referee: Melissa Burgin
12 January 2020 12Sheffield United0–1Aston VillaChesterfield
Report Follis  56' Stadium: Proact Stadium
Attendance: 1,157
Referee: Cristiana Hattersley
2 February 2020 13Aston Villa3–0Chalrton AthleticBoldmere
  • Hayles  1'
  • Follis  87'
  • Johnson  90'
 Report Stadium: Trevor Brown Memorial Ground
9 February 2020 DurhamP–PAston VillaDurham
Stadium: New Ferens Park
Note: All Championship games postponed due to adverse weather conditions[7]
23 February 2020 14Aston Villa4–0Coventry UnitedBoldmere
  • Richards  11'
  • Hayles  12', 25', 67'
 Report Stadium: Trevor Brown Memorial Ground
22 March 2020 15LewesCancelledAston VillaLewes
Stadium: The Dripping Pan
Note: Cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic
29 March 2020 16Aston VillaCancelledLondon BeesBoldmere
Stadium: Trevor Brown Memorial Ground
Note: Cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic
5 April 2020 17Leicester CityCancelledAston VillaQuorn
Stadium: Farley Way Stadium
Note: Cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic
19 April 2020 18Blackburn RoversCancelledAston VillaBamber Bridge
Stadium: Irongate
Note: Cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic
26 April 2020 19Aston VillaCancelledCrystal PalaceBoldmere
Stadium: Trevor Brown Memorial Ground
Note: Cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic
20DurhamCancelledAston VillaDurham
Stadium: New Ferens Park
Note: Rescheduled from 9 February 2020. Cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic

League table
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts PPG Qualification
1 Aston Villa (C, P) 14 13 1 0 39 11 +28 40 2.86 Promotion to the WSL[lower-alpha 1]
2 Sheffield United 14 11 1 2 46 16 +30 34 2.43
3 Durham 14 10 2 2 33 10 +23 32 2.29
4 London City Lionesses 15 8 2 5 25 24 +1 26 1.73
5 London Bees 12 4 3 5 16 19 −3 15 1.25
Source: FA WSL
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
(C) Champion; (P) Promoted.
Notes:
  1. Dependent on obtaining a licence.

Women's FA Cup
Main article: 2019–20 Women's FA Cup

As a member of the top two tiers, Aston Villa entered the FA Cup in the fourth round, losing to FA WSL team Brighton & Hove Albion in their opening fixture.[8]

26 January 2020 Fourth roundAston Villa2–3Brighton & Hove AlbionBoldmere
  • Hayles  14', 81'
 Report
Stadium: Trevor Brown Memorial Ground

FA Women's League Cup
Main article: 2019–20 FA Women's League Cup

Group stage
22 September 2019 Group stageDurham3–0Aston VillaDurham
12:00
  • Sharpe  14', 27'
  • Holmes  55',  65'
 Report Stadium: New Ferens Park
Attendance: 359
Referee: Jonny Urwin
19 October 2019 Group stageAston Villa3–1Sheffield UnitedBoldmere
19:30
  • Richards  20',  90+4'
  • Syme  23'
  • Hayles  52'
 Report
  • Pennock  69'
  • Dixon  78'
 Stadium: Trevor Brown Memorial Ground
Attendance: 405
Referee: Ashley List
2 November 2019 Group stageAston Villa2–0LiverpoolBoldmere
19:30
  • Follis  6'
  • N'Dow  65'
  • Syme  86'
 Report
Stadium: Trevor Brown Memorial Ground
Attendance: 355
Referee: Scott Tallis
20 November 2019 Group stageCoventry United2–2
(3–1 p)		Aston VillaCoventry
19:45
  • Hughes  3'
  • Dermody  33'
 Report
  • Warner  1'
  • Haywood  50'
 Stadium: Butts Park Arena
Attendance: 286
Referee: Amy Barber
Penalties
  • Worts
  • Axten
  • S. Johnson
11 December 2019 Group stageAston Villa5–2Blackburn RoversBoldmere
19:45
  • Welsh  4'
  • Greengrass  12'
  • Hayles  49'
  • West  54'
  • Johnson  63'
 Report
Stadium: Trevor Brown Memorial Ground
Attendance: 183
Referee: Andrew Humphries
Pos Team Pld W WPEN LPEN L GF GA GD Pts Qualification SHU AST LIV DUR COV BLB
1 Sheffield United 5 3 0 1 1 14 8 +6 10 Advance to Knock-out stage — — — — 2–2 4–1
2 Aston Villa 5 3 0 1 1 12 8 +4 10 3–1 — 2–0 — — 5–2
3 Liverpool 5 3 0 0 2 16 7 +9 9 2–3 — — 3–1 — —
4 Durham 5 3 0 0 2 11 8 +3 9 0–4 3–0 — — 4–0 —
5 Coventry United 5 0 3 0 2 6 14 −8 6 — 2–2 1–5 — — 1–1
6 Blackburn Rovers 5 0 0 1 4 5 19 −14 1 — — 0–6 1–3 — —
Updated to match(es) played on 11 December 2019. Source: thefa.com
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Number of wins; 5) Head-to-head record

Knockout phase
15 January 2020 Quarter-finalChelsea3–1Aston VillaKingston upon Thames
 Report
  • Welsh  84'
 Stadium: Kingsmeadow
Attendance: 1,799
Referee: Louise Saunders

Squad statistics

Appearances

Starting appearances are listed first, followed by substitute appearances after the + symbol where applicable.

No. Pos Nat Player TotalFA WSLFA CupLeague Cup
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
1 GK Sian Rodgers 1701301030
2 DF Charlotte Greengrass 710+30003+11
3 DF Asmita Ale 1801201050
4 DF Ella Franklin-Fraiture 80600020
5 DF Elisha N'Dow 19013+101040
6 DF Jade Richards 1022+211051
7 MF Alice Hassall 400+10100+20
9 FW Melissa Johnson 201310+412103+21
10 FW Kerri Welsh 1533+61103+22
11 MF Amy West 20412+23104+11
12 FW Jodie Hutton 1307+10102+20
14 MF Emily Syme 1939+51004+12
15 DF Natalie Haigh 1811410040
17 FW Sophie Haywood 18110+30004+11
18 GK Daniela Kosinska 40100030
21 MF Marisa Ewers 203143005+10
22 FW Shania Hayles 19125+78124+22
23 MF Nadine Hanssen 17310+13104+10
27 MF Emma Follis 17713+16002+11
28 MF Sophie Maierhofer 100+100000
Players away from the club on loan:
20 MF Phoebe Warner 310+100021

Goalscorers
Rank No. Pos. Name Championship FA Cup League Cup Total
1 9 FW Melissa Johnson 120113
2 22 FW Shania Hayles 82212
3 27 MF Emma Follis 6017
4 11 MF Amy West 3014
5 10 FW Kerri Welsh 1023
14 MF Emily Syme 102
21 MF Marisa Ewers 300
23 MF Nadine Hanssen 300
9 6 DF Jade Richards 101 2
10 2 DF Charlotte Greengrass 0011
15 DF Natalie Haigh 100
17 FW Sophie Haywood 001
20 MF Phoebe Warner 001
Total 3921253

Transfers

Transfers in
Date Position Nationality Name From Ref.
4 July 2019 MF Marisa Ewers Birmingham City [9]
4 July 2019 DF Ella Franklin-Fraiture Leicester City [9]
4 July 2019 FW Melissa Johnson Leicester City [9]
15 July 2019 MF Emily Syme Yeovil Town [10]
22 July 2019 FW Shania Hayles Birmingham City [11]
22 July 2019 DF Natalie Haigh Coventry United [11]
22 July 2019 DF Charlotte Greengrass Leicester City [11]
1 August 2019 MF Emma Follis Birmingham City [12]
18 August 2019 GK Daniela Kosinska AZS PWSZ Biała Podlaska [13]
4 February 2020 MF Sophie Maierhofer Kansas Jayhawks [14]

Transfers out
Date Position Nationality Name To Ref.
2 June 2019 FW Natasha Baptiste Stoke City [15]
2 June 2019 DF Ria Elsmore West Bromwich Albion [16]
16 July 2019 GK Aja Aguirre Nottingham Forest [17]
19 July 2019 FW Alison Hall Stoke City [18][19]
19 July 2019 DF Ashlee Brown [18]
19 July 2019 DF Hayley Crackle Coventry United [18]
19 July 2019 MF Hollie Gibson Stoke City [18][19]
19 July 2019 FW Tanisha Smith Stoke City [18][19]

Loans out
Date Position Nationality Name To Until Ref.
28 August 2019 MF Phoebe Warner Nottingham Forest End of season [20]

Notes
  1. Association, The Football. "Decision made to postpone professional football until Friday 3 April at the earliest". www.thefa.com.
  2. Flood, George (13 March 2020). "Women's Super League and Championship suspended due to coronavirus". Evening Standard.
  3. "Statement: FA Barclays WSL and Women's Championship season ended". womenscompetitions.thefa.com.
  4. "Chelsea named Women's Super League champions, Liverpool relegated". BBC Sport. 5 June 2020.
  5. Association, The Football. "Chelsea Women awarded Barclays FA WSL title and Aston Villa win Women's Championship". www.thefa.com.
  6. "Women's Team". www.avfc.co.uk.
  7. "Storm Ciara forces postponements". BBC.
  8. Association, The Football. "Women's FA Cup dates". www.thefa.com.
  9. "Aston Villa Women: Three major signings announced". www.avfc.co.uk. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
  10. Hadley, Craig (15 July 2019). "Aston Villa sign Emily Syme from Yeovil Town". Midland Women's Soccer. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
  11. "Aston Villa Women: Squad strengthened with triple signing". www.avfc.co.uk. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
  12. "Aston Villa Women: Emma Follis rejoins from Birmingham City". www.avfc.co.uk. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
  13. "Aston Villa sign Daniela Kosinska". Aston Villa. 18 August 2019. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
  14. "Sophie Maierhofer signs for Aston Villa Women". www.avfc.co.uk. 4 February 2020. Retrieved 4 February 2020.
  15. FC, Stoke City. "Stoke City FC - Women snap up striker". Stoke City FC. Retrieved 14 October 2019.
  16. Hadley, Craig (27 July 2019). "Ria Elsmore makes Albion move permanent". Midland Women's Soccer. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
  17. "Aguirre returns". www.nottinghamforest.co.uk. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
  18. "Aston Villa Women: Five players leave ahead of 2019/20 season". www.avfc.co.uk. Retrieved 14 October 2019.
  19. Frith, Wilf (9 August 2019). "Stoke City Women sign Villa trio". SheKicks. Retrieved 14 October 2019.
  20. "Reds seal Warner signing". www.nottinghamforest.co.uk. Retrieved 15 October 2019.

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