Alisha Lehmann scores first Leicester goal but Foxes fall 2-1 to Aston Villa
Foxes collapse in second half
The match ended in a 2-1 defeat for Leicester City after a dramatic second‑half turnaround by Aston Villa. Alisha Lehmann gave the Foxes the lead with a 38th‑minute strike, but Villa equalised through Anna Patten in the 47th minute and secured the winner via Kirsty Hanson in the 84th minute.
- Final score: Leicester 1‑2 Aston Villa
- Lehmann goal: 38th minute
- Villa equaliser: 47th minute (Anna Patten)
- Villa winner: 84th minute (Kirsty Hanson)
- Leicester points: 9 (12th place)
- Aston Villa points: 20 (8th place)
Attacking struggles and injury woes
Leicester have scored only nine goals this season, the lowest tally in the Women's Super League, and have never scored more than once in a match. Manager Rick Passmoor has been hampered by injuries to key players such as Denny Draper, Noemie Mouchon and Jutta Rantala. The Foxes managed just one shot in the entire second half and recorded only four touches inside the opposition penalty area.
Passmoor remains defiant despite pressure
"The will is there, the togetherness is there, the culture is there," he insisted. "We are not going away - we are not turning our back on this fight. Our destiny is still in our hands."
What next for Leicester City?
With only five games left, Leicester face a daunting run: a crucial home clash with Brighton, away trips to London City and Everton, a game‑in‑hand against Arsenal, and a home fixture versus title‑contenders Chelsea. An immediate turnaround is essential to avoid a relegation play‑off.
