2023–24 Aston Villa W.F.C. season
season of football team
The 2023–24 Aston Villa W.F.C. season was the club's 28th season under their Aston Villa affiliation. It was the organisation's 50th overall season in existence, and their fourth season in the Women's Super League (the highest level of the football pyramid). Along with competing in the WSL, the club also contested two domestic cup competitions: the FA Cup and the League Cup.
In November 2022, a new club crest was unveiled to be used from the start of the 2023–24 season, and it was later clarified that the new badge would be used exclusively on kits and training wear. The existing badge would continue to be used as the primary on all other channels, with consultations around a new permanent crest ongoing.
On 3 May 2024, it was announced that Carla Ward had taken the decision to step down as manager at the end of the season, despite having a year left on her contract.
Squad
As of 31 January 2024
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Transfers
Transfers in
Loans in
Transfers out
Loans out
Preseason
Women's Super League
Results summary
Results by matchday
Results
League table
Women's FA Cup
As a member of the first tier, Aston Villa entered the FA Cup in the fourth round proper.
FA Women's League Cup
Group stage
Group A
Ranking of second-placed teams
Knockout stage
Squad statistics
Appearances
As of match played 18 May 2024
Starting appearances are listed first, followed by substitute appearances after the + symbol where applicable.
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