Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(35) 16 Goals 11 (14)
(20) 14 Assists 5 (12)
(6.9) 7.2 Average Ratings 6.5 (6.4)
26.7 Average Age 29.8
169.4 Average Height (cm) 165.4
(1.5) 1.5 Shots pg 0.9 (0.7)
(56%) 56% Aerial Duel Success 53% (47%)
(0.9) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.5)
(1.6) 1.4 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in WSL.

Missing Players

Chelsea FC Women
Aston Villa Women
Player Reason Status Rating
Sophie Ingle Out N/A
Jorja Fox Out N/A
Niamh Charles Out 7.11
No missing players.

Team News

Chelsea FC Women
Aston Villa Women
  • Sophie Ingle and Jorja Fox are both out with an ACL injury.
  • Niamh Charles has dislocated her shoulder and is ruled out here.
  • There are no known injuries.

Prediction

  • The start of the WSL season is finally here and it kicks off with a cracker of a match.
  • Both Chelsea and Aston Villa have rung the changes in their teams for this new season with Aston Villa reportedly paying a record fee to bring in Gabi Nunes. Both teams have also brought in new managers.
  • Chelsea are led by former Lyon manager Sonia Bompastor and Aston Villa have former Bayer Leverkusen manager Robert De Pauw.
  • Chelsea have great previous form in this match up as they have won all eight of their meetings with Villa.
  • Both teams do come into this match in fine form too. Aston Villa managed to beat Manchester City 2-1 in pre season with Chelsea thumping Feyenoord 9-0.
  • On the flip side, Chelsea don't have the best form on opening days as they have won just two of their six opening matches as reigning champions.
  • Expect that to change with Chelsea looking like they are hitting the ground running. It'll be a close one but it will be a great match to kick off the new season.
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