WSL: Russo’s Late Header Earns Arsenal 1-1 Draw With Aston Villa

Alessia Russo scored an 85th-minute equaliser as Arsenal drew 1-1 with Aston Villa in the Women’s Super League at Emirates Stadium on Sunday, 1 November 2026, in front of 23,891 fans.
Villa took the lead in the 25th minute against the run of play when Chastity Grant received a pass from Lynn Wilms, went past Steph Catley and slotted into the bottom corner.
Arsenal dominated possession and created most of the chances but could not find a first-half response. Grant almost broke clear again before half-time, but Catley made a brilliant tackle to stop her.
Arsenal continued to press after the break. Kyra Cooney-Cross sent a header wide when unmarked in the box, Georgia Stanway had a 25-...