As we reach the final weeks of the season, West Ham find themselves second from bottom, meaning every game is a must-win for the Irons. Villa, on the other hand, are sitting in the middle of the table, closely followed by Brighton and Everton.
With both teams possessing considerable attacking threat, this could be a pretty open game that promises lots of opportunity to pick up important fantasy points.
When does Aston Villa vs West Ham kick off?
The game kicks off on Sunday 28th April at 2pm. It will be streamed on the FA Player.
Who is going to play in the match?
Aston Villa
Aston Villa have a nightmare on their hands this week, with two players serving suspensions. Goalkeeper Anna Leat will miss this fixture after receiving a red card in Villa's match against Chelsea last week, meaning 17-year-old Sophia Poor will be making her second WSL appearance between the sticks. She made some impressive saves last time out, and is definitely one to watch.
Meanwhile, defender Rachel Corsie will also serve a one-match suspension this weekend, adding to the defensive problems that Villa have faced all season.
Aston Villa confirm goalkeeper Anna Leat and defender Rachel Corsie will serve their one-match bans this weekend against West Ham. #avfc
Up front, we can expect a solid shift from both midfielder Jordan Nobbs and striker Rachel Daly (though we know she could probably in every position if she was asked!). Both players have banked lots of minutes over the course of the season, and have great attacking potential.
West Ham
West Ham will be looking to put their best feet forward in this match to avoid relegation. Viviane Asseyi will likely lead the line for the Irons, having started 19 games in the WSL this season. She's also a great fantasy team pick - if West Ham score, there's a very high chance she'll have had something to do with it.
At the back, Kirsty Smith has played a full 90 mins in all games but one this season, making her a reliable choice for your team if you're backing West Ham to keep a clean sheet.
Who were the top scorers last time?
The reverse fixture in November was a goal-fest. Former Hammer Lisa Evans scored for the Irons, and Viviane Asseyi made it two with a penalty. But it was ultimately Villa who came out on top, with Anna Patten, Adriana Leon, and Rachel Daly all scoring a goal each.
It feels like anything could happen in this fixture, with both teams facing their own challenges, as well as fronting some equally threatening attackers. You might not want to bet on a clean sheet either way - but for the savvy Fantasy Manager, there might be some hidden gems in here that can give you an edge on your competition.
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