Manchester City's six-match winning streak in the Women’s Super League (WSL) came to an end as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Manchester United at Leigh Sports Village. The match, played on Monday, saw City start strongly with dominant possession, but United's defence held firm, limiting clear chances for both sides.
United grew more assertive in the second half, with Jess Park increasingly influential in attack. Park created several opportunities, including a through-ball to Elisabeth Terland, whose initial shot was saved by Manchester City's goalkeeper Ayaka Yamashita. Park’s subsequent attempt struck the crossbar, keeping the score level. Despite United’s momentum, City took the lead in the 66th minute through Bunny Shaw, who capitalized on a pass from Maya Fowler to score from inside the box.
Manchester City faced sustained pressure after the goal, and in the closing stages, Terland equalized with a volley from a flick-on by Maya Le Tissier, ensuring the teams shared the points. The result means City’s unbeaten run halted at six matches.
Chelsea moved to the top of the WSL table with a 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace, thanks largely to a brace from Melvine Malard. Palace took an early lead through Molly Bartrip’s header off a corner in the 20th minute. However, Chelsea responded strongly in the second half. Malard scored the equalizer with a powerful strike from outside the box before Sandy Baltimore created Chelsea’s second by beating multiple defenders and delivering a cross for Malard’s header at the near post. Baltimore then converted a penalty late in the match after Malard was fouled in the box, sealing Chelsea’s victory.
A dramatic 2-2 draw unfolded between London City Lionesses and Liverpool. Liverpool took the lead from a penalty converted by Beata Olsson after Mapi León fouled Jenna Clark. London City Lionesses responded before halftime with goals from Freya Godfrey and Kadidiatou Diani. Liverpool pressed for an equalizer throughout the second half, which came from an unfortunate own goal by London City’s Jana Fernández during stoppage time, maintaining London City’s third-place position in the standings.
Aston Villa defeated Everton 3-2 in a lively encounter at Goodison Park. Noelle Maritz opened the scoring early, linking up with Amalie Vangsgaard, who doubled the lead before halftime with a well-taken chip over the goalkeeper. Vangsgaard added her second goal shortly after the interval. Everton fought back with goals from Holly McNamara and late substitute Noémie Mouchon, but Villa held on for the win.
Birmingham City recorded their first win of the season by beating Charlton Athletic 1-0, lifting them out of the relegation zone. The decisive moment came from substitute Wilma Leidhammar, whose near-post flick from Lily Crosthwaite’s cross found the net. Birmingham had dominated possession in the first half but were unable to score until manager Amy Merricks introduced Leidhammar after halftime, a tactical substitution that proved successful.