Claudia Walker's fifth goal in five games was enough for Birmingham to beat Aston Villa 1-0 in the first WSL Second City derby on Women's Football Weekend. Both teams started cautiously playing at Villa Park for the first time with no fans to create a derby atmosphere. Villa's first real opportunity came in the 22nd minute when Shania Hayles shot straight at goalkeeper Hannah Hampton.
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