Newcastle United Women will face Aston Villa under interim boss Brian Sørensen after the departure of head coach Natalia Arroyo.
The Guardian reports that Villa have dismissed Arroyo, with Sørensen taking temporary charge ahead of Wednesday’s Subway Players Cup meeting.
The change adds another element to Newcastle’s first outing in the competition this season.
Newcastle Women prepare for Aston Villa test
Tanya Oxtoby’s side travel to Keys Park on Wednesday, 30 September, with Newcastle confirming a 7.30pm BST kick-off.
They arrive with momentum after beating Leicester City 4-0 to maintain their perfect WSL2 start.
Charlotte Wardlaw opened the scoring, Martha Thomas added two goals and Aoife Mannion completed the victory. Newcastle have won their first four league matches, scoring 11 times and conceding once.
The trip to top-flight opposition now offers a different measure of their progress.
Oxtoby faces changed opposition
For Newcastle, the immediate question is whether Villa’s change of leadership brings changes to their selection or approach.
Oxtoby must also weigh continuity against the demands of a quick turnaround following Sunday’s win. Newcastle’s strong league start gives her a positive platform, but Wednesday opens a separate competition.
Supporters travelling to Hednesford can find the venue information and admission prices in our Aston Villa Women versus Newcastle ticket guide.
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