Aston Villa vs Birmingham City LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction

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Follow The Independent's live coverage of all the action in the FA Women’s Super League today.

The WSL is the top tier of English women’s football with international players from all over the world plying their trade in one of the most competitive and entertaining leagues around.

Chelsea have won three of the past four titles and Emma Hayes’ side will be right in the hunt again, with the likes of Arsenal - champions in 2018-19 – and Manchester City, who have been runners-up for each of the past four seasons, among their competitors.

With the top three sides qualifying for the UEFA Women’s Champions League, all 12 WSL teams have plenty to play for, although some clubs’ main ambition will simply be to avoid the drop.

The side who finish bottom will be relegated to the FA Women’s Championship – a fate that befell Bristol City in 2020-21 – and newly-promoted Leicester City, competing in the top flight of the women’s game for the first time, will be eager to avoid an immediate return.

We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:

Aston Villa vs Birmingham City

Rachel Corsie (Aston Villa Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

8 May 2022 13:45

Aston Villa vs Birmingham City

Rachel Corsie (Aston Villa Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

8 May 2022 13:44

Aston Villa vs Birmingham City

Foul by Chloe Arthur (Aston Villa Women).

8 May 2022 13:41

Aston Villa vs Birmingham City

Attempt missed. Gemma Lawley (Birmingham City Women) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Jamie Finn with a cross.

8 May 2022 13:41

Aston Villa vs Birmingham City

Substitution, Birmingham City Women. Emily Whelan replaces Jade Pennock.

8 May 2022 13:40

Aston Villa vs Birmingham City

Corner, Birmingham City Women. Conceded by Chloe Arthur.

8 May 2022 13:39

Aston Villa vs Birmingham City

Offside, Birmingham City Women. Jade Pennock tries a through ball, but Libby Smith is caught offside.

8 May 2022 13:37

Aston Villa vs Birmingham City

Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Gemma Lawley.

8 May 2022 13:35

Aston Villa vs Birmingham City

Chloe Arthur (Aston Villa Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.

8 May 2022 13:33

Aston Villa vs Birmingham City

Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Abbie Cowie.

8 May 2022 13:32