Women's Super League: Villa v Man Utd first of four games on BBC

Nikita Parris (centre) scores for Man Utd at Aston Villa in 2023
Nikita Parris was on target as Man Utd won 3-2 at Aston Villa last season

Manchester United's trip to Aston Villa on Sunday, 1 October will begin the BBC's coverage of this season's Women's Super League.

The opener at Villa Park, which kicks off at 12:30 BST, is the first of four fixtures being shown on the BBC over the first month of the campaign.

Champions Chelsea's visit to Manchester City on 8 October is next up.

The match between Arsenal and Villa at Emirates Stadium and City's game at Leicester will be televised too.

Emma Hayes' Blues won the WSL last season as part of a domestic double with the FA Cup. This season they are looking to claim the league title for a fifth successive year.

Confirmed WSL games on BBC

1 October

Aston Villa v Man Utd

Villa Park

12:30

BBC Two

8 October

Man City v Chelsea

Academy Stadium

12:30

BBC Two

15 October

Arsenal v Aston Villa

Emirates Stadium

14:00

TBC

21 October

Leicester v Man City

King Power Stadium

17:15

BBC Two