Man City beat Aston Villa 4-1 to return to top of WSL

Manchester City are top of the Barclays Women's Super League again after beating Aston Villa 4-1 away.

The reigning champions made it two wins from their first two games on 13 September 2026. That record makes them the only side in the division with a perfect start, according to BBC Sport.

The match was Villa's first home game of the 2026/27 season. It kicked off at 18:30 UK time at Villa Park, with head coach Natalia Arroyo leading the hosts against the champions, as listed by Manchester City and previewed by Aston Villa.

Villa came into the evening with belief. Eight days earlier they had drawn 1-1 with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. That result gave them a first-ever Women's Super League point against Chelsea, as reported by Aston Villa.

City showed why they hold the title. They scored four on the road in Birmingham and left Villa Park back at the top of the table, as confirmed in Manchester City's match report.

The Women's Super League is the top flight of women's football in England. Teams get three points for a win and one for a draw. City therefore have six points from two games, while Villa have one.

The table can turn fast. Early in the season, a single weekend moves teams up and down. Two wins from two is a clean start. Nothing more and nothing less.

What makes this stand out is the contrast for Villa. They earned something historic at Chelsea, where they had never taken a league point before. Then came a different test at home against the champions, and the gap told.

For fans, this means a clear picture at the top. City set the pace. Villa have come through two very difficult fixtures with a point and a home debut behind them, and the season opens up from here.

City do not wait long for the next one. They are scheduled to host Liverpool at the Joie Stadium on 18 September at 7:00pm.

Full line-ups, live score, match stats and a full report are available on the league's official Aston Villa v Man City match page.