London City Lionesses vs Manchester United, 2025-26 English Women's Super League
· English Women's Super LeagueMan United hit five as London City's tough start to WSL continues
Manchester United bounced back from their Champions League disappointment by thrashing London City Lionesses 5-1 in the Women's Super League.
Match Timeline
- 3': Maya Le Tissier (Manchester United) Penalty - Scored at 3'
- 28': Jayde Riviere (Manchester United) Yellow Card at 28'
- 33': Jayde Riviere (Manchester United) Goal at 33'
- 47': Melvine Malard (Manchester United) Goal at 47'
- 50': Melvine Malard (Manchester United) Goal at 50'
- 56': Lotta Lindström (London City Lionesses) Substitution at 56'
- 56': María Pérez (London City Lionesses) Substitution at 56'
- 61': Dominique Janssen (Manchester United) Substitution at 61'
- 67': Wassa Sangaré (London City Lionesses) Substitution at 67'
- 76': Nikita Parris (London City Lionesses) Goal at 76'
- 77': Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United) Substitution at 77'
- 77': Grace Geyoro (London City Lionesses) Substitution at 77'
- 77': Sanni Franssi (London City Lionesses) Substitution at 77'
- 77': Fridolina Rolfö (Manchester United) Substitution at 77'
- 84': Gabby George (Manchester United) Substitution at 84'
- 84': Lisa Naalsund (Manchester United) Substitution at 84'
- 87': Jessica Park (Manchester United) Goal at 87'
Statistics
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|---|---|---|
| 7 | Fouls | 12 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 3 | Saves | 2 |
| 53.6 | Possession | 46.4 |
| 12 | SHOTS | 13 |
| 7 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.6 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 1 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 1 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Passes | 0 |
| 0 | Passes | 0 |
| 0.0 | Pass Completion % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Accurate Crosses | 0 |
| 0 | Crosses | 0 |
| 0.0 | Cross % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Long Balls | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Long Balls | 0 |
| 0.0 | Long Balls % | 0.0 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 4 |
| 0 | Effective Tackles | 0 |
| 0 | Tackles | 0 |
| 0.0 | Tackle % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 0 | Clearances | 0 |
Game Information
Venue: Copperjax Community Stadium
Location: Bromley, England
Attendance: 2,800
Women's Super League Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City | 9 | +14 | 24 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 9 | +11 | 21 |
| 3 | Manchester United | 9 | +10 | 17 |
| 4 | Arsenal | 9 | +10 | 16 |
Line-Ups
London City Lionesses (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 77 | Elene Lete (GK) |
| 8 | Saki Kumagai |
| 33 | Alanna Kennedy |
| 25 | Rofiat Imuran |
| 2 | Jana Fernández |
| 9 | Kosovare Asllani |
| 16 | Julia Roddar |
| 21 | Katie Zelem |
| 23 | Isobel Goodwin |
| 17 | Nikita Parris |
| 7 | Lucía Corrales |
Manchester United (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 91 | Phallon Tullis-Joyce (GK) |
| 21 | Millie Turner |
| 4 | Maya Le Tissier |
| 2 | Anna Sandberg |
| 14 | Jayde Riviere |
| 7 | Ella Toone |
| 20 | Hinata Miyazawa |
| 18 | Julia Zigiotti Olme |
| 9 | Melvine Malard |
| 15 | Celin Bizet Dønnum |
| 8 | Jessica Park |
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