The stats behind BWSL Matchweek 7 and BWSL2 Matchweek 6

On a weekend when storms battered the country, it was perhaps fitting that the two teams leading the way in the Barclays Women’s Super League and Barclays Women’s Super League 2 were blown off course.

Manchester City dropped their first points of the campaign after being pegged back by rivals Manchester United late on in Sunday’s derby. In the second tier, pace-setters Newcastle United had to battle back from two goals down to rescue a point against an impressive Nottingham Forest.

Here are some of the standout statistical lines from Week 6 of the campaign, as a number of players overcame the conditions to shine.

Vangsgaard and Villa victorious

It was a big day for Aston Villa head coach Brian Sorensen, as he made his first return to Goodison Park since being relieved of his duties last season. His team ensured it was one to savour, as they were sensational for an hour against Everton.

Amalie Vangsgaard was the star of the show for the visitors, setting up Noelle Maritz’s opener before bagging a brace either side of half-time to put Villa into a commanding three-goal lead.

While Everton did rally late on with two goals, the visitors were the dominant force on the day and deserved winners. For Vangsgaard, a summer arrival from Juventus, it was a performance that had all the hallmarks of a breakthrough.

The Denmark international led the way for shots, touches in the box, dribbles and aerial duels, turning in a complete centre-forward performance. Having been used in a variety of positions this season, you suspect Sorensen will stick with her at the point of the attack after the manner in which she bossed the Blues’ defence.

Any chance for Charlton?

There is no escaping it: Charlton’s first-ever season in the BWSL has been brutal.

After losing their first six league matches, the Addicks would have looked at Sunday’s clash with fellow newly promoted side Birmingham City as an opportunity to get their first points on the board. However, the Blues were on top throughout, and it was no surprise when they eventually broke through in the 68th minute through Wilma Leidhammer.

It means Charlton have the worst attacking and defensive records in the BWSL this season, having scored three goals and conceded 19 across their first seven league fixtures.

Head coach Karen Hills and her squad will need to show significant improvement if they are to avoid relegation at the end of the campaign. While the team have had a few bad breaks this term — losing to an own goal at Everton being one example — the underlying numbers do not paint the picture of a side that has been particularly unfortunate so far.

Having secured promotion through the play-offs, Charlton always faced a challenge this season. But if they do not adapt quickly, they could be cut adrift at the foot of the table.

Ademiluyi adds stardust to Ipswich

Ipswich Town produced their most impressive performance of the season on Sunday, beating Sunderland 3-1. They are now just two points behind second-placed Newcastle, having won four games in succession.

After drawing their first two games, head coach David Wright has found a formula for turning tight games into wins.

The form of Princess Ademiluyi has certainly helped. The 20-year-old forward further enhanced her reputation as one of the standout prospects in the BWSL2 with two more goals on Sunday, taking her tally to four in as many league games.

The England youth international has been lethal around the penalty area in recent weeks, following up her stunning goal against Sheffield United with another rasping shot from a tight angle against the Black Cats.

As long as Ipswich can maintain the balance they have found in recent weeks — only Newcastle have a better defensive record — Ademiluyi’s stardust should keep them in the promotion picture until the end of the campaign.

Bristol City bring the pressure

After narrowly missing out on promotion last season, it was perhaps no surprise that Bristol City started this season slowly. But Charlotte Healy’s side look to have found their stride again and are certainly a team nobody in the second tier will want to face.

They fell behind to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday but showcased their attacking firepower to surge into a 3-1 lead before half-time, thanks to goals from Katie Robinson, Brooke Aspin and Rio Hardy. Marine Dafeur made the game safe in the second half before Wolves grabbed a late consolation.

The Robins have established themselves as an awkward opponent to face. In addition to their attacking talent, they are arguably the most physical side in the BWSL2.

Only Newcastle have scored more goals than City so far this season, while the Robins average more fouls per match (13.3) and have accrued more yellow cards (16) than any other team in the division. Crucially, they have walked the disciplinary tightrope to great effect, as they have yet to see a player sent off this season.