In the 2021–22 season, Aston Villa, under the management of Carla Ward and owned by the NSWE Group with Nassef Sawiris as chairman, showcased resilience at Bescot Stadium, Walsall. Despite finishing 9th in the FA Women's Super League, their top goalscorer Remi Allen proved instrumental with 5 goals overall, leading the team through the FA Cup fourth round and the League Cup group stage.