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
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Manchester United bounced back from their Champions League disappointment by thrashing London City Lionesses 5-1 in the Women's Super League.
Match Commentary
- 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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LCL![]() |
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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 Standings
# | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Chelsea | 6 | +9 | 16 |
2 | Manchester City | 6 | +9 | 15 |
3 | Manchester United | 6 | +13 | 14 |
4 | Tottenham Hotspur | 6 | 0 | 12 |
Line-Ups
London City Lionesses (4-2-3-1)
No. | Name |
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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 |
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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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