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

Follow all the action from Villa Park

Sports Staff
Sunday 08 May 2022 11:00 BST
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A general view of The Madejski Stadium
A general view of The Madejski Stadium (Getty Images)

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

Attempt saved. Jade Pennock (Birmingham City Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Libby Smith.

8 May 2022 13:25

Aston Villa vs Birmingham City

Hand ball by Laura Blindkilde (Aston Villa Women).

8 May 2022 13:22

Aston Villa vs Birmingham City

Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Chloe Arthur replaces Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah.

8 May 2022 13:18

Aston Villa vs Birmingham City

Substitution, Aston Villa Women. Shania Hayles replaces Emily Gielnik.

8 May 2022 13:18

Aston Villa vs Birmingham City

Alisha Lehmann (Aston Villa Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.

8 May 2022 13:16

Aston Villa vs Birmingham City

Corner, Aston Villa Women. Conceded by Abbie Cowie.

8 May 2022 13:15

Aston Villa vs Birmingham City

Substitution, Birmingham City Women. Libby Smith replaces Lucy Quinn.

8 May 2022 13:15

Aston Villa vs Birmingham City

Attempt blocked. Laura Blindkilde (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Mayumi Pacheco.

8 May 2022 13:13

Aston Villa vs Birmingham City

Attempt blocked. Lucy Quinn (Birmingham City Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Christie Murray.

8 May 2022 13:12

Aston Villa vs Birmingham City

Attempt saved. Emily Gielnik (Aston Villa Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved.

8 May 2022 13:11

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