Manchester City (W) 1-0 Liverpool (W)
Updated
Manchester City (W) won: Manchester City (W) 1-0 Liverpool (W) in the Women's Super League (Round 21) on Sun, 3 May 2026 at Joie Stadium, Manchester. Manchester City (W) goals: Rebecca Knaak 90'+1. Expected goals: 1.39-1.39. Possession: 58-42. Player of the match: Rebecca Knaak (8.3).
Match report
Manchester City (W) beat Liverpool (W) 1-0
Manchester City (W) narrowly beat Liverpool (W) 1-0 at Joie Stadium on Sunday 3 May in the Women's Super League.
Rebecca Knaak put Manchester City (W) ahead on 90+1' (1-0).
Rebecca Knaak's 90+1' strike proved decisive.
Manchester City (W) had 58% of the ball, shots were 14-9 (5-1 on target) and expected goals finished 1.39-1.39.
Rebecca Knaak (Manchester City) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 4,869. Referee: Kirsty Dowle.
Match stats
| Manchester City (W) | Liverpool (W) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 58 | 42 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.39 | 1.39 |
| Total shots | 14 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 26 | 15 |
| Big chances | 2 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 319 (79%) | 195 (67%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 10 | 7 |
| Total shots | 14 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 5 |
Lineups
Manchester City (W) (4-2-3-1): Ayaka Yamashita, Kerstin Casparij, Jade Rose, Rebecca Knaak, Alex Greenwood, Sam Coffey, Yui Hasegawa, Aoba Fujino, Kerolin, Lauren Hemp, Khadija Shaw
Liverpool (W) (4-2-3-1): Jennifer Falk, Risa Shimizu, Jenna Clark, Grace Fisk, Alejandra Bernabé, Denise O'Sullivan, Fuka Nagano, Mia Enderby, Beata Olsson, Ceri Holland, Aurélie Csillag
Key events
- 32' · Yellow card · Alex Greenwood (Manchester City (W))
- 42' · Yellow card · Sam Coffey (Manchester City (W))
- 51' · Yellow card · Fuka Nagano (Liverpool (W))
- 69' · Substitution · Alice Bergström for Risa Shimizu (Liverpool (W))
- 71' · Yellow card · Ceri Holland (Liverpool (W))
- 82' · Substitution · Anna Jøsendal for Aurélie Csillag (Liverpool (W))
- 84' · Substitution · Mary Fowler for Aoba Fujino (Manchester City (W))
- 88' · Substitution · Lily Woodham for Ceri Holland (Liverpool (W))
- 90'+1 · Goal · Rebecca Knaak (Manchester City (W))
- 90'+6 · Substitution · Laura Coombs for Kerolin (Manchester City (W))
All-time head-to-head
57 league meetings since 1993: Manchester City (W) 15, draws 19, Liverpool (W) 23.
Manchester City (W) vs Liverpool (W): full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Manchester City (W) vs Liverpool (W)?
Manchester City (W) won, 1-0 (Women's Super League) on Sun, 3 May 2026.
When and where is Manchester City (W) vs Liverpool (W)?
Sun, 3 May 2026, 11:00 UTC at Joie Stadium, Manchester, Women's Super League.
What is the head-to-head record between Manchester City (W) and Liverpool (W)?
In 57 league meetings since 1993: Manchester City (W) 15 wins, 19 draws, Liverpool (W) 23 wins (goals 80-85).