With just five games remaining, Leicester City Women need to rapidly turn things around to avoid relegation from the Women's Super League. A defeat by Aston Villa on Sunday marked their sixth consecutive loss, leaving the Foxes three points adrift at the bottom of the table.

There were brief hopes for Leicester when Alisha Lehmann scored, giving them a 1-0 advantage at halftime. However, their fortunes quickly faded as Villa came from behind to win, a result that former England striker Ellen White described as "gut-wrenching."

Leicester fans have faced disappointment this season with 12 defeats in the league. Despite the dire situation, manager Rick Passmoor remains optimistic, stating, "the tide will turn" for his side. He emphasized their determination, saying, "The will is there, the togetherness is there, the culture is there... Our destiny is still in our hands."

This loss was particularly disappointing as a victory would have lifted them above West Ham on goal difference. White noted, "They were so positive, so direct... Then, they just needed to shut up shop."

Even if Leicester finishes bottom, the expansion of the league means no team will be automatically relegated. The 12th-placed club will face a relegation play-off against the third-placed team from WSL 2.

Leicester's season has been challenging, struggling with scoring—only managing nine goals, the worst in the league. Injuries to key players like Denny Draper, Noemie Mouchon, and Jutta Rantala have exacerbated their attacking issues. In the second half against Villa, they managed just one shot and only four touches in the Villa box.

Passmoor acknowledged the need for luck, stating, "Whatever it might be to get a result... then everybody can play with a bit more freedom."