London City Lionesses vs Aston Villa W Match Preview

Match Context

London City Lionesses host Aston Villa W at Hayes Lane, London, on 16 May 2026 in FA WSL Regular Season - 22. The Lionesses come in seventh on 24 points (goal difference -8), while Aston Villa W sit ninth with 20 points (goal difference -19).

London City Lionesses Availability

There are currently no confirmed injuries or suspensions reported for London City Lionesses, and no players are listed as questionable. With no absentees flagged, manager selection options appear unrestricted. Key attacking contributor Freya Godfrey, who has 5 goals and 2 assists from 17 appearances, is available and expected to feature prominently in the final third.

Aston Villa W Availability

Aston Villa W also have no players officially ruled out or listed as doubtful through injuries or suspensions in the latest data. Top scorer Kirsty Hanson, with 8 goals and 1 assist in 21 appearances, is available, as is leading creator Lynn Wilms, who has contributed 4 assists from defence.

Impact Summary

With both squads projected to be at full strength, neither side suffers any reduction in attacking output on paper. London City Lionesses retain the influence of Godfrey, while Aston Villa W can rely on Hanson’s finishing and Wilms’ supply from the back, setting up a contest where attacking quality should be decided on the pitch rather than by absences.