Aston Villa Women
Founded: In 1973 as Solihull FC
First Manager: Graham Abercrombie
*As per information available from the club’s modern era
Nickname: The Villans, The Villa, The Lions
Current Manager: Natalia Arroyo
Trophies:
FA Women’s Premier League (Northern Division) (Level 2) –
1992–93, 1994–95, 2002–03, 2010–11
FA Women’s National League Cup –
2012-13
FA Women’s Championship (Level 2) –
2019-20
Debut in the WSL: 2019-20 (For the first time since 2004)
Home Ground: Villa Park (League Matches), Bescot Stadium (Cup Matches)
Latest WSL Standing (25-26): 9th of 12
Stars of the Club:
Rachel Daly – Golden Boot Winner in the 2022-23 season
Alisha Lehmann – Named the Supporters’ Player of the Season in 2021-22
Jordan Nobbs – Joined Villa in 2023 after a trophy-laden time at Arsenal. Holds the record for the most all-time appearances in WSL history
Anita Asante – Legendary England defender/midfielder who played the final two years of her career at Villa
Kenza Dali – Joined Villa in 2022 and established herself as one of the most creative midfielders in the WSL
