Manchester United (W) 4-0 Leicester City (W)
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Manchester United (W) won: Manchester United (W) 4-0 Leicester City (W) in the Women's Super League (Round 1) on Sun, 7 Sept 2025 at Leigh Sports Village Stadium, Leigh, Greater Manchester. Manchester United (W) goals: Ella Toone 13', Elisabeth Terland 25', Melvine Malard 73', Melvine Malard 87'. Expected goals: 2.45-0.48. Possession: 65-35. Player of the match: Melvine Malard (9.3).
Match report
Manchester United (W) rout Leicester City (W) 4-0
Manchester United (W) thrashed Leicester City (W) 4-0 at Leigh Sports Village Stadium on Sunday 7 September in the Women's Super League.
Ella Toone put Manchester United (W) ahead on 13' (1-0), Elisabeth Terland made it 2-0 on 25', Melvine Malard made it 3-0 on 73' and added another on 87' (4-0).
Manchester United (W) had 65% of the ball, shots were 19-4 (9-2 on target) and expected goals finished 2.45-0.48. Manchester United (W) were the better side on chances, too.
Melvine Malard (Manchester United) was player of the match with a 9.3 rating.
Attendance: 4,325. Referee: Grace Lowe.
Match stats
| Manchester United (W) | Leicester City (W) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 65 | 35 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.45 | 0.48 |
| Total shots | 19 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 43 | 8 |
| Big chances | 6 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 5 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 528 (83%) | 228 (67%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 1 |
| Corners | 6 | 1 |
| Total shots | 19 | 4 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 14 | 3 |
Lineups
Manchester United (W) (4-2-3-1): Phallon Tullis-Joyce, Jayde Riviere, Maya Le Tissier, Dominique Janssen, Anna Sandberg, Julia Zigiotti Olme, Hinata Miyazawa, Celin Bizet Ildhusøy, Ella Toone, Melvine Malard, Elisabeth Terland
Leicester City (W) (4-2-3-1): Janina Leitzig, Asmita Ale, Sari Kees, Celeste Boureille, Julie Thibaud, Samantha Tierney, Janice Cayman, Hannah Cain, Emily van Egmond, Shannon O'Brien, Hlin Eiriksdottir
Key events
- 13' · Goal · Ella Toone (Manchester United (W))
- 25' · Goal · Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United (W))
- 37' · Yellow card · Hannah Cain (Leicester City (W))
- 46' · Substitution · Olivia McLoughlin for Shannon O'Brien (Leicester City (W))
- 57' · Substitution · Jessica Park for Dominique Janssen (Manchester United (W))
- 65' · Substitution · Lisa Naalsund for Julia Zigiotti Olme (Manchester United (W))
- 65' · Substitution · Nelly Las for Hlin Eiriksdottir (Leicester City (W))
- 70' · Substitution · Millie Turner for Anna Sandberg (Manchester United (W))
- 70' · Substitution · Heather Payne for Janice Cayman (Leicester City (W))
- 73' · Goal · Melvine Malard (Manchester United (W))
- 82' · Substitution · Jutta Rantala for Hannah Cain (Leicester City (W))
- 87' · Goal · Melvine Malard (Manchester United (W))
All-time head-to-head
36 league meetings since 1994: Manchester United (W) 23, draws 9, Leicester City (W) 4.
Manchester United (W) vs Leicester City (W): full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Manchester United (W) vs Leicester City (W)?
Manchester United (W) won, 4-0 (Women's Super League) on Sun, 7 Sept 2025.
When and where is Manchester United (W) vs Leicester City (W)?
Sun, 7 Sept 2025, 11:00 UTC at Leigh Sports Village Stadium, Leigh, Greater Manchester, Women's Super League.
What is the head-to-head record between Manchester United (W) and Leicester City (W)?
In 36 league meetings since 1994: Manchester United (W) 23 wins, 9 draws, Leicester City (W) 4 wins (goals 76-31).