Match summary
Manchester City defeated Birmingham City 3-1 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
- Academy Stadium — Manchester, England
- Capacity: 4,998
- Referee: Phoebe Cross
Statistical analysis
Manchester City controlled 75% of the ball against 25%. Manchester City produced the highest xG total (2.53 to 1.22). Manchester City recorded more shots (28 to 13), including 10 on target against 3.
Manchester City created 5 big chances against 3. Manchester City completed more passes (595 to 154), with 90% accuracy against 72%. Manchester City won a larger share of duels (61%).
Manchester City was more present in the opposition box (59 touches to 16). Birmingham City made 10 interceptions and 42 recoveries.
Tactical approach
Manchester City (4-2-3-1) · Birmingham City (4-2-3-1)
Manchester City — Coach: Andrée Jeglertz · Birmingham City — Coach: Amy Merricks
Starting lineups
Manchester City · 4-2-3-1
Ayaka Yamashita, Alex Greenwood (Captain), Gracie Prior, Jade Rose, Kerstin Casparij, Laura Blindkilde Brown, Yui Hasegawa, Aoba Fujino, Khadija Shaw, Lauren Hemp, Mary Fowler.
Birmingham City · 4-2-3-1
Marie Levasseur, Sophie Baggaley, Lisa Naalsund, Millie Turner (Captain), Neve Herron, Rebecca McKenna, Geum-Min Lee, Lily Crosthwaite, Océane Hurtré, Veatriki Sarri, Wilma Leidhammar.
Highest-rated player
Lauren Hemp earned the highest rating of the match (8.8) for Manchester City . This is an automatically computed rating, not an official player-of-the-match award.
