West Ham United women's team v Aston Villa
Barclays Women's Super League, Chigwell Construction Stadium, Sunday 19 November 2023, 3pm GMT
West Ham United women's team are back in action in east London this weekend as they welcome Aston Villa to Chigwell Construction Stadium on Sunday.
The Irons take on a Villa side that sit one point behind them in the Barclays Women's Super League standings. Both sides will be hoping to the one victory that have picked up so far this term.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of the game...
Tickets
You can watch the women’s team against Aston Villa from just £13 for Adults and £5 for Juniors.
Tickets are available to purchase online by clicking here!
We strongly recommend buying your tickets in advance, but a number of tickets will be available to purchase from the ticket office at Chigwell Construction Stadium on the day of the game.
Our ticket office will open from 1pm on matchday.
Ready for another home matchday! 🏠
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How to follow
The fixture will be shown live on the FA Player, which you can watch for free!
Alternatively, you can also follow the action across our social media channels, while highlights and exclusive reactions will follow after the final whistle on whufc.com.
Matchday Information
After the match, players will be able to thank and meet supporters in attendance for up to 20 minutes after the full-time whistle is sounded. Players will then head inside to complete their recovery work.
Our 32-page programme for Sunday's match is also available to purchase, either online or from sellers located around the ground, priced at just £2.
The Opposition
Aston Villa currently sit 11th in the Barclays Women’s Super League standings after a shaky start to the season. However, things are looking up for Carla Ward’s squad. Last week, the Villains struck two late goals against Bristol City to record their first win of the season.
Villa’s squad is filled with quality and experience. From France’s Kenza Dali to England’s Jordan Nobbs and Lucy Staniforth, plus new recruits Ebony Salmon and Adriana Leon joining WSL 2022/23 Golden Boot winner Rachel Daly in attack. They’re a team that shouldn’t be underestimated.
Carla Ward began her managerial career in January 2018 at Sheffield United. In the two and a half years she was at the helm, the now 39-year-old led the club to 34 wins in 58 games – a win percentage of 58.62 per cent.
From there, she joined Birmingham City during their rebuild in 2020/21. At the end of the season, Ward was named to the WSL Manager of the Year shortlist after helping City avoid relegation.
In May 2021, following her resignation from the Blues, Ward crossed the second city to join neighbours Aston Villa. In her first season in charge, her squad earned a ninth-place finish in the WSL. In the 2022/23 season, Villa finished fifth, recording their best ever finish, whilst also reaching the semi-finals of the FA Cup.
At the end of last season, Ward extended her contract with Villa until the end of the 2024/25 season.
