Crystal Palace faced a tough defeat in the Women’s Super League against Aston Villa, dropping to the bottom of the league standings. The Eagles initially took the lead with a goal from My Cato, but Villa managed to turn the game around with goals from Anna Patten and Rachel Daly. Despite Annabel Blanchard’s late equalizer, Ebony Salmon secured the win for Villa with a goal in stoppage time.
Manager Laura Kaminski expressed disappointment at the loss and emphasized the need for the team to learn from their mistakes and manage crucial moments better in future games. Palace now finds themselves at the bottom of the league, tied on points with West Ham and Leicester, and have conceded 20 goals in their first eight games.
In another match, Charlton Athletic suffered a 2-1 defeat at home to Bristol City, extending their winless run in the Championship. Despite Jodie Hutton’s goal, the Addicks were unable to find an equalizer in the second half. Facing a tough challenge, Charlton will go up against rivals Palace in the Women’s League Cup group stage clash.
London City Lionesses also experienced a setback with a 3-2 loss at Durham, marking their first back-to-back defeats under coach Jocelyn Precheur. Meanwhile, Millwall Lionesses were eliminated from the Capital Women’s Cup after a 2-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur’s WSL academy team. Despite a late goal from Esme Johnson, Millwall’s unbeaten run came to an end.
Manager Ted Jones praised his team’s performance and defensive efforts against a strong opponent, highlighting the need for more luck in the attacking third. Looking ahead, Jones remains optimistic about their chances in the league and believes that consistent performances will lead to more victories.
Additionally, AFC Wimbledon suffered a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Lewes, adding to the challenges faced by London-based women’s football teams in recent matches. As the season progresses, these teams will need to regroup, learn from their defeats, and work towards improving their performances in the upcoming fixtures.
