Match summary
London City Lionesses defeated Manchester United 2-1 in Barclays WSL, 2026/27 season.
Explore the summary, statistics, lineups and key events from this women's football match.
Barclays WSL · 2026/27 · J1 ·
Context
- Copperjax Community Stadium — London, England
- Attendance: 5,402 / 6,100 (88.6%)
- Referee: Emily Heaslip
- Broadcast: YouTube
Statistical analysis
In a tight contest, london City Lionesses controlled 60% of the ball against 40%. London City Lionesses produced the highest xG total (1.21 to 0.25). London City Lionesses recorded more shots (11 to 4), including 4 on target against 1.
London City Lionesses created 1 big chances against 0. London City Lionesses completed more passes (462 to 290), with 87% accuracy against 81%. Manchester United won a larger share of duels (57%).
London City Lionesses was more present in the opposition box (40 touches to 19). Manchester United made 11 interceptions and 42 recoveries.
Tactical approach
London City Lionesses (4-2-3-1) · Manchester United (4-2-3-1)
London City Lionesses — Coach: Eder Maestre · Manchester United — Coach: Eva Olid
Starting lineups
London City Lionesses · 4-2-3-1
Janni Thomsen, Rosa Kafaji, Elene Lete, Alanna Kennedy, Isa Kardinaal, Daniëlle van de Donk, Grace Geyoro, Delphine Cascarino, Lucía Corrales, Mapi León, Alexia Putellas (Captain).
Manchester United · 4-2-3-1
Phallon Tullis-Joyce, Anna Sandberg, Dominique Janssen, Jayde Riviere, Maya Le Tissier (Captain), Ella Toone, Hinata Miyazawa, Jess Park, Julia Zigiotti Olme, Elisabeth Terland, Andrea Medina.
Highest-rated player
Delphine Cascarino earned the highest rating of the match (8.3) for London City Lionesses. This is an automatically computed rating, not an official player-of-the-match award.
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