London City Lionesses vs Aston Villa W Match Preview

Match Context

The FA WSL clash at Hayes Lane in London on 16 May 2026 finds London City Lionesses in 7th place on 24 points, with a goal difference of -8. Aston Villa W arrive 9th in the table on 20 points, carrying a -19 goal difference. The fixture is part of the Regular Season - 22 round.

London City Lionesses & Aston Villa W Availability

Current data lists no confirmed injuries or suspensions for either London City Lionesses or Aston Villa W, and there are no players flagged as questionable. With no missing players reported, both managers are set to have virtually full squads available.

For London City Lionesses, key attacking threat Freya Godfrey (5 goals, 2 assists) is available and in form, offering penetration from advanced areas. Aston Villa W can also count on their leading scorer Kirsty Rae Hanson (8 goals, 1 assist), whose productivity has been central to their attacking play.

Impact Summary

With no confirmed absentees, neither side appears to suffer an immediate loss of attacking output. London City Lionesses retain Godfrey’s 5 league goals, while Aston Villa W keep Hanson’s 8-goal contribution. That balance suggests the attacking edge may come down to in-game execution rather than enforced changes, with both coaches able to field their primary goal threats from the start.