Leicester City (W) 1-0 London City Lionesses (W)
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Leicester City (W) won: Leicester City (W) 1-0 London City Lionesses (W) in the Women's Super League (Round 11) on Sun, 14 Dec 2025 at King Power Stadium, Leicester, Leicestershire. Leicester City (W) goals: Shannon O'Brien 59'. Expected goals: 1.39-1.71. Possession: 29-71. Player of the match: Janina Leitzig (8.9).
Match report
Leicester City (W) beat London City Lionesses (W) 1-0
Leicester City (W) squeezed past London City Lionesses (W) 1-0 at King Power Stadium on Sunday 14 December in the Women's Super League.
Shannon O'Brien put Leicester City (W) ahead on 59' (1-0).
Leicester City (W) had 29% of the ball, shots were 10-11 (5-5 on target) and expected goals finished 1.39-1.71.
Janina Leitzig (Leicester City) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
Attendance: 2,251. Referee: Melissa Burgin.
Match stats
| Leicester City (W) | London City Lionesses (W) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 29 | 71 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.39 | 1.71 |
| Total shots | 10 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 16 | 34 |
| Big chances | 2 | 5 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 5 |
| Accurate passes | 167 (66%) | 540 (87%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0 |
| Corners | 5 | 3 |
| Total shots | 10 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 8 |
Lineups
Leicester City (W) (4-2-3-1): Janina Leitzig, Julie Thibaud, Sari Kees, Janice Cayman, Chantelle Swaby, Olivia McLoughlin, Samantha Tierney, Hannah Cain, Emily van Egmond, Asmita Ale, Shannon O'Brien
London City Lionesses (W) (4-1-4-1): Elene Lete, Jana Fernandez, Rofiat Imuran, Wassa Sangare, Elena Linari, Saki Kumagai, Freya Godfrey, Grace Geyoro, Kosovare Asllani, Nikita Parris, Isobel Goodwin
Key events
- 24' · Yellow card · Chantelle Swaby (Leicester City (W))
- 46' · Substitution · Celeste Boureille for Chantelle Swaby (Leicester City (W))
- 59' · Goal · Shannon O'Brien (Leicester City (W))
- 62' · Substitution · Lucia Corrales for Rofiat Imuran (London City Lionesses (W))
- 62' · Substitution · Isa Kardinaal for Elena Linari (London City Lionesses (W))
- 66' · Substitution · Noemie Mouchon for Olivia McLoughlin (Leicester City (W))
- 81' · Substitution · Katie Zelem for Saki Kumagai (London City Lionesses (W))
- 81' · Substitution · Julia Roddar for Freya Godfrey (London City Lionesses (W))
- 90'+5 · Substitution · Missy Goodwin for Shannon O'Brien (Leicester City (W))
- 90'+5 · Substitution · Rosella Ayane for Hannah Cain (Leicester City (W))
- 90'+8 · Yellow card · Rosella Ayane (Leicester City (W))
All-time head-to-head
Leicester City (W) vs London City Lionesses (W): full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Leicester City (W) vs London City Lionesses (W)?
Leicester City (W) won, 1-0 (Women's Super League) on Sun, 14 Dec 2025.
When and where is Leicester City (W) vs London City Lionesses (W)?
Sun, 14 Dec 2025, 11:55 UTC at King Power Stadium, Leicester, Leicestershire, Women's Super League.