This week’s Women’s Super League action will be a compact Round 16. With Chelsea and Manchester City facing off in the League Cup Final on Saturday and Champions League fixtures set for Tuesday, the remaining teams have their matches spread across Friday and Sunday.

The Women’s Football Blog game of the weekend

This weekend’s Women’s Football Blog Game of the Weekend features a high-stakes clash between Liverpool and Manchester United. Liverpool has experienced mixed results in recent weeks, culminating in manager Matt Beard’s departure. Meanwhile, Manchester United is riding a seven-game winning streak in the WSL but has faced off-field challenges, including issues surrounding Geyse and injuries during the international break.

The match is crucial for both teams—United aims to keep the pressure on Chelsea while fending off Arsenal for second place, while Liverpool looks to challenge Brighton for fifth.

Low table Battle: Crystal Palace vs. Aston Villa

At the bottom of the table, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace find themselves as the WSL’s two lowest-ranked teams. On paper, Aston Villa boasts a talented squad, but things just haven’t clicked on the pitch. A slow start to the season, compounded by injuries to key players, set them back early, and even after the departure of former manager Carla Ward, results have barely improved. A growing question lingers: does playing Rachel Daly in midfield highlight a lack of a top-quality finisher in the box?

Crystal Palace also made a managerial change, a decision that felt harsh given the team’s performances and the challenge of establishing themselves in the WSL. Could this weekend’s match be their breakthrough moment—one that not only secures a crucial win but also piles the pressure on Aston Villa?

Note: All times below are UK-time.

WSL Fixtures: Matches to Watch This Weekend

Friday March 14th:

• 19:00 Everton vs. Arsenal
• 19:15 Liverpool vs. Manchester United

• 14:00 Crystal Palace vs. Aston Villa
• 15:00 Tottenham Hotspur vs. Brighton & Hove Albion