Lauren Hemp strikes as Man City claim narrow win at London City Lionesses
Lauren Hemp scored the winner as champions Manchester City battled to a 2-1 Women's Super League victory at London City Lionesses.
English Women's Super League
FULL TIME
- Jana Fernández 72'
- Khadija Shaw 53'
- Lauren Hemp 74'
RELOC8 EM Community Stadium · 5,233 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/26 | vs Crystal Palace | W 4-2 | English WSL Players Cup |
| 10/25/26 | @ Liverpool | D 2-2 | English Women's Super League |
| 10/21/26 | @ West Ham United | W 2-1 | English WSL Players Cup |
| 10/18/26 | vs Everton | W 2-1 | English Women's Super League |
| 10/4/26 | @ Tottenham Hotspur | W 6-1 | English Women's Super League |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Substitution 86'
Substitution, London City Lionesses. Freya Godfrey replaces Daniëlle van de Donk.
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Substitution 85'
Substitution, London City Lionesses. Poppy Pattinson replaces Lucía Corrales.
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Substitution 77'
Substitution, London City Lionesses. Janni Thomsen replaces Mapi León.
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Goal - Volley 74'
Goal! London City Lionesses 1, Manchester City Women 2. Lauren Hemp (Manchester City Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Mary Fowler with a cross.
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Goal - Header 72'
Goal! London City Lionesses 1, Manchester City Women 1. Jana Fernández (London City Lionesses) header from the left side of the six yard box to the top right corner. Assisted by Mapi León with a cross following a corner.
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Substitution 70'
Substitution, Manchester City Women. Kerstin Casparij replaces Carlotta Wamser.
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Substitution 63'
Substitution, London City Lionesses. Nicole Anyomi replaces Isobel Goodwin.
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Substitution 63'
Substitution, London City Lionesses. Delphine Cascarino replaces Kadidiatou Diani.
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Substitution 59'
Substitution, Manchester City Women. Mary Fowler replaces Grace Clinton.
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Substitution 59'
Substitution, Manchester City Women. Sam Coffey replaces Laura Blindkilde Brown.
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Yellow Card 57'
Rebecca Knaak (Manchester City Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Goal 53'
Goal! London City Lionesses 0, Manchester City Women 1. Khadija Shaw (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Lauren Hemp with a through ball.
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Yellow Card 49'
Lauren Hemp (Manchester City Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Yellow Card 31'
Isobel Goodwin (London City Lionesses) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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End Regular Time 90'+5'
Second Half ends, London City Lionesses 1, Manchester City Women 2.
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Substitution 86'
Substitution, London City Lionesses. Freya Godfrey replaces Daniëlle van de Donk.
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Substitution 85'
Substitution, London City Lionesses. Poppy Pattinson replaces Lucía Corrales.
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Substitution 77'
Substitution, London City Lionesses. Janni Thomsen replaces Mapi León.
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Goal - Volley 74'
Goal! London City Lionesses 1, Manchester City Women 2. Lauren Hemp (Manchester City Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Mary Fowler with a cross.
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Goal - Header 72'
Goal! London City Lionesses 1, Manchester City Women 1. Jana Fernández (London City Lionesses) header from the left side of the six yard box to the top right corner. Assisted by Mapi León with a cross following a corner.
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Substitution 70'
Substitution, Manchester City Women. Kerstin Casparij replaces Carlotta Wamser.
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Substitution 63'
Substitution, London City Lionesses. Nicole Anyomi replaces Isobel Goodwin.
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Substitution 63'
Substitution, London City Lionesses. Delphine Cascarino replaces Kadidiatou Diani.
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Substitution 59'
Substitution, Manchester City Women. Mary Fowler replaces Grace Clinton.
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Substitution 59'
Substitution, Manchester City Women. Sam Coffey replaces Laura Blindkilde Brown.
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Yellow Card 57'
Rebecca Knaak (Manchester City Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Goal 53'
Goal! London City Lionesses 0, Manchester City Women 1. Khadija Shaw (Manchester City Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Lauren Hemp with a through ball.
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Yellow Card 49'
Lauren Hemp (Manchester City Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Start 2nd Half 45'
Second Half begins London City Lionesses 0, Manchester City Women 0.
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Halftime 45'+4'
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End Delay 32'
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End Delay 32'
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
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Start Delay 31'
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Start Delay 31'
Delay in match because of an injury Rebecca Knaak (Manchester City Women).
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Yellow Card 31'
Isobel Goodwin (London City Lionesses) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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End Delay 25'
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End Delay 25'
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
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Start Delay 25'
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Start Delay 25'
Delay in match (Manchester City Women).
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End Delay 21'
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End Delay 21'
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
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Start Delay 20'
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Start Delay 20'
Delay in match because of an injury Laura Blindkilde Brown (Manchester City Women).
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Kickoff
First Half begins.
Showing the last 30 of 30 events.
Team Stats
MNC
LCL
8
Fouls
12
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Offsides
2
1
Corner Kicks
9
4
Saves
1
46.1
Possession
53.9
7
SHOTS
24
3
ON GOAL
6
40
On Target %
30
0
Penalty Goals
0
0
Penalty Kicks Taken
0
311
Accurate Passes
377
402
Passes
453
80
Pass Completion %
80
2
Accurate Crosses
11
10
Crosses
34
20
Cross %
30
58
Long Balls
49
17
Accurate Long Balls
24
30
Long Balls %
50
2
Blocked Shots
8
23
Effective Tackles
13
41
Tackles
22
60
Tackle %
60
10
Interceptions
8
29
Effective Clearances
14
29
Clearances
14
Head to Head
Lineups
ConfirmedLCL · 4-1-4-1
Mary EarpsG271 save
Mapi LeónCD-L441 assist
María PérezCD-R62 shots
Daniela ArquesDM161 shot
Lucía CorralesLB71 shot
Jana FernándezRB21 shot on target1 goal4 shots
Alexia PutellasCM-L112 shots
Grace GeyoroCM-R883 shots
Daniëlle van de DonkLM101 shot on target3 shots
Kadidiatou DianiRM211 shot on target3 shots
Isobel GoodwinF23 yellow card2 shots on target3 shots
Substitutes
Nikita ParrisSUB17
Freya GodfreySUB14
Rosa KafajiSUB76
Poppy PattinsonSUB3
Nicole AnyomiSUB191 shot
Janni ThomsenSUB97
Delphine CascarinoSUB201 shot on target1 shot
Elena LinariSUB13
Elene LeteSUB77
MNC · 4-2-3-1
Ayaka YamashitaG314 saves
Rebecca KnaakCD-L27 yellow card1 shot on target1 shot
Jade RoseCD-R4
Alex GreenwoodLB51 shot
Carlotta WamserRB37
Grace ClintonAM61 shot
Yui HasegawaLM25
Laura Blindkilde BrownRM19
Khadija ShawF91 shot on target1 goal2 shots
Lauren HempAM-L11 yellow card1 assist1 shot on target1 goal1 shot
Aoba FujinoAM-R201 shot
Substitutes
Laura WienroitherSUB13
Eartha CummingsSUB1
Mayzee DaviesSUB53
Gracie PriorSUB28
Mary FowlerSUB81 assist
Iman BeneySUB24
Sam CoffeySUB17
Sydney LohmannSUB22
Kerstin CasparijSUB18
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