Aston Villa record statement win at Everton - women's football wrap-up

Aston Villa came away from Goodison Park with a statement Women’s Super League victory over Everton on Sunday, writes Jacob Jones.

An early goal from Noelle Maritz, followed by a brace from Amalie Vangsgaard put Villa 3-0 up before two late goals from the Toffees made it a nervy end for the Villans.

The win takes Villa up to eighth in the WSL, bridging a three-point gap between them and the relegation zone.

Speaking to Sky Sports, Vangsgaard said: “I think it shows we are a really hard-working team, and we look out for each other.

“That’s what we tried to do in the end today and we got the three points.”

Birmingham City also claimed a big win against bottom-of-the-table Charlton Athletic - Wild Leidhammar claimed the only goal in a 1-0 victory at the St Andrew’s.

Wolves lost 4-2 on the road to Bristol City in the WSL 2 despite taking the lead through Amber Hughes.

Hughes would grab another goal late in the second half, but it would prove to be a consolation as Wolves came away from Ashton Gate empty-handed.

Manger Daniel McNamara described the loss as a “reality check” for his team.

“After a really positive start we probably got a little bit ahead of ourselves,” he said.

West Brom’s impressive run of form ended abruptly at the hands of Notts County in the Women’s FA Cup.

Coming into this fixture, Albion were on a nine-game unbeaten streak across all competitions.

Shoniqua Barnes scored from the spot in the second half to progress Notts County to the second round of the competition.

Kidderminster Harriers booked their spot in the second round with a dramatic 4-2 victory over Wroxham, scoring two late goals to secure the win after the visitors clawed back from two goals behind.

However, Sporting Khalsa were knocked out of the FA Cup, 3-0 by Rugby Town.

Hednesford Town won 2-0 at Leek Town as they sit top of the West Midlands League Premier Division thanks to goals from Elisha Davis and Janelle Straker.

Stourbridge progressed in the Birmingham FA Women’s Challenge Cup with a 2-0 victory against Burton Albion at home.

Mia Benton got the only goal of the game as Lane Head defeated Chasetown in West Midlands One North.

Dudley Town are still bottom of West Midlands One South after a 2-0 loss to Hereford, but Halesowen Town are still going well at the top after a 4-0 victory over Evesham United thanks to a brace apiece from Imogen Butler and Gabriella Rose.