Arsenal (W) 7-0 Leicester City (W)
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Arsenal (W) won: Arsenal (W) 7-0 Leicester City (W) in the Women's Super League (Round 14) on Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at Emirates Stadium, London. Arsenal (W) goals: Frida Maanum 25', Smilla Holmberg 27', Stina Blackstenius 41', Stina Blackstenius 45'+5, Smilla Holmberg 48', Mariona Caldentey 55', Leah Williamson 64'. Expected goals: 4.16-0.10. Possession: 67-33. Player of the match: Smilla Holmberg (9.5).
Match report
Arsenal (W) rout Leicester City (W) 7-0
Arsenal (W) swept aside Leicester City (W) 7-0 at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday 29 April in the Women's Super League.
Frida Maanum put Arsenal (W) ahead on 25' (1-0), Smilla Holmberg made it 2-0 on 27', Stina Blackstenius made it 3-0 on 41', added another on 45+5' (4-0), Smilla Holmberg made it 5-0 on 48', Mariona Caldentey made it 6-0 on 55' and Leah Williamson made it 7-0 on 64'.
Arsenal (W) had 67% of the ball, shots were 28-3 (16-1 on target) and expected goals finished 4.16-0.10. Arsenal (W) were the better side on chances, too.
Smilla Holmberg (Arsenal) was player of the match with a 9.5 rating.
Attendance: 18,130.
Match stats
| Arsenal (W) | Leicester City (W) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 67 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.16 | 0.10 |
| Total shots | 28 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 16 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 61 | 5 |
| Big chances | 8 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 546 (89%) | 225 (75%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 8 | 0 |
| Total shots | 28 | 3 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 16 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 22 | 1 |
Lineups
Arsenal (W) (4-2-3-1): Daphne van Domselaar, Emily Fox, Laia Codina, Katie McCabe, Taylor Hinds, Kim Little, Victoria Pelova, Smilla Holmberg, Frida Maanum, Olivia Smith, Stina Blackstenius
Leicester City (W) (5-4-1): Olivia Clark, Asmita Ale, Sari Kees, Julie Thibaud, Sarah Mayling, Ashleigh Neville, Hannah Cain, Samantha Tierney, Emily van Egmond, Olivia McLoughlin, Shannon O'Brien
Key events
- 25' · Goal · Frida Maanum (Arsenal (W))
- 27' · Goal · Smilla Holmberg (Arsenal (W))
- 41' · Goal · Stina Blackstenius (Arsenal (W))
- 45'+5 · Goal · Stina Blackstenius (Arsenal (W))
- 46' · Substitution · Mariona Caldentey for Kim Little (Arsenal (W))
- 46' · Substitution · Alessia Russo for Stina Blackstenius (Arsenal (W))
- 46' · Substitution · Katie Keane for Olivia Clark (Leicester City (W))
- 48' · Goal · Smilla Holmberg (Arsenal (W))
- 52' · Substitution · Leah Williamson for Emily Fox (Arsenal (W))
- 52' · Substitution · Caitlin Foord for Olivia Smith (Arsenal (W))
- 55' · Goal · Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal (W))
- 57' · Substitution · Chantelle Swaby for Asmita Ale (Leicester City (W))
- 57' · Substitution · Noémie Mouchon for Samantha Tierney (Leicester City (W))
- 57' · Yellow card · Leah Williamson (Arsenal (W))
- 61' · Yellow card · Chantelle Swaby (Leicester City (W))
- 64' · Goal · Leah Williamson (Arsenal (W))
- 70' · Substitution · Emma Jansson for Emily van Egmond (Leicester City (W))
- 70' · Substitution · Alisha Lehmann for Shannon O'Brien (Leicester City (W))
- 80' · Substitution · Sophie Harwood for Katie McCabe (Arsenal (W))
All-time head-to-head
36 league meetings since 1994: Arsenal (W) 23, draws 8, Leicester City (W) 5.
Questions
Who won Arsenal (W) vs Leicester City (W)?
Arsenal (W) won, 7-0 (Women's Super League) on Wed, 29 Apr 2026.
When and where is Arsenal (W) vs Leicester City (W)?
Wed, 29 Apr 2026, 18:00 UTC at Emirates Stadium, London, Women's Super League.
What is the head-to-head record between Arsenal (W) and Leicester City (W)?
In 36 league meetings since 1994: Arsenal (W) 23 wins, 8 draws, Leicester City (W) 5 wins (goals 76-37).