Tough weekend for Aston Villa, Birmingham City and Wolves

All the latest action from the women’s game across the county.

Aston Villa’s seven-game unbeaten run came to an end with a narrow defeat to Manchester United in the Women’s Super League (WSL), writes Jacob Jones.

Manchester United's Ella Toone runs with the ball under pressure from Aston Villa duo Justine Kielland and Mathilde Harviken | Getty Images

placeholder image — Manchester United's Ella Toone runs with the ball under pressure from Aston Villa duo Justine Kielland and Mathilde Harviken | Getty Images

Villa were beaten at Villa Park, courtesy of a late header from Julia Zigiotti, and have now lost each of their last three meetings with the Red Devils.

This loss leaves the Villans 10th in the WSL, four points above the relegation zone, but still above city rivals Birmingham City.

Blues’ struggles continued as they lost 4-1 away at London City Lionesses. They conceded twice within the first 20 minutes of the game to goals from Poppy Pattinson and Delphine Cascarino.

Oceane Hurte’s second-half strike for Blues proved inconsequential as strikes from Grace Geyoro and Kadidiatou Diani wrapped up a second 4-1 defeat in as many weeks, leaving Birmingham in the relegation play-offs place.

Wolves suffered their heaviest league defeat since their promotion to WSL2 as Nottingham Forest won 4-1 at the SEAH Stadium in Telford.

Louanne Worsey’s 83rd-minute strike did little to impact the scoreline, with the visitors having already established a healthy lead.

Wolves drop to eighth in the table following this result, five points above the relegation zone.

Goals from Senna Robinson and Amelia Wilcox weren’t enough for Kidderminster Harriers as they lost 4-2 on the road against top-of-the-league Barnsley in National One Midlands.

Sporting Khalsa’s National League Plate campaign came to an end as they hosted Chester Le Street Town.

Goals from Rylie Kelb and Hope Busher wouldn’t prove enough as the hosts were edged out in a 3-2 defeat.

Hednesford Town won 5-0 away at Evesham United, as they confirm their place in the next round of the West Midlands League Cup.

Two goals from Maisy Sinclair accompanied by strikes from Mill Rogers, Pheena Smith and Ria Elsmore topped off a five-star display.

Walsall also progressed to the next round, winning on penalties at Sutton United following a goalless draw, while Chasetown’s cup campaign came to an end with a 3-0 loss at home to Worcester City.

Halesowen Town progressed following a 2-0 win against Crusaders thanks to goals from Katie Adams and Imogen Butler.