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 sit 7th on 24 points with a goal difference of -8, while Aston Villa W are 9th on 20 points and a goal difference of -19.

London City Lionesses Availability

There are currently no confirmed injuries or suspensions listed for London City Lionesses, and no players are reported as doubtful or sidelined. With no absentees recorded, key attacking contributor Freya Godfrey (5 goals, 2 assists in 17 appearances) is expected to be available, offering a vital threat from midfield/attack.

Aston Villa W Availability

Aston Villa W also have no players officially ruled out or flagged as doubtful through injury or suspension. Their leading scorer Kirsty Rae Hanson (8 goals, 1 assist in 21 appearances) is available and should spearhead the visitors’ attacking efforts, supported by creative defender Lynn Anke Hannie Wilms, who has provided 4 assists.

Impact Summary

With no documented absences for either side, both managers appear set to approach this fixture with full squads. London City Lionesses retain the influence of Freya Godfrey in the final third, while Aston Villa W can rely on the major attacking output of Kirsty Rae Hanson and the supply line from Lynn Wilms. No attacking output is currently lost to injury or suspension on either side.