Match Pack: Tottenham Hotspur

Aston Villa return to League Cup action this afternoon as they travel to take on Tottenham Hotspur for their final fixture before the international break.

After defeating Crystal Palace in their opening group stage fixture a win today would put the side in good stead heading into their final group fixture against Charlton Athletic next month.

Second-half goals from Kirsty Hanson and Katie Robinson secured the side an opening three points on the board as they deafted Crystal Palace 2-0 back in October.

Tottenham were also victorious in their opening group stage game as they beat Championship side Charlton Athletic 2-1 away from home.

Goals from Luana Bühler and Jessica Naz either side of the break sealed the win despite Katie Bradley finding the back of the net inbetween.

The Villans currently sit top of Group E on goal difference and the side will be looking to cement that position further today.

The Last Meeting

Aston Villa were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw at Villa Park the last time the two sides met back in September.

A first-half penalty from Eveliina Summanen gave the visitors the lead at the break but goals from Adriana Leon and Rachel Daly in the game’s final quarter put Villa in the driving seat before Bethany England struck deep into stoppage time to rescue a point.

Team News

Lucy Parker (ankle) is set for a short spell on the sidelines after suffering an ankle injury against Manchester United.

Georgia Mullett (hamstring) is back in team training and is in contention to be available for today’s fixture.

Jill Baijings (back) has returned to individual training on the pitch as she continues to build her load.

Rachel Corsie (knee) is back in the gym after undergoing knee surgery.