London City Lionesses (W) 2-1 Manchester United (W)
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London City Lionesses (W) won: London City Lionesses (W) 2-1 Manchester United (W) in the Women's Super League (Round 1) on Fri, 4 Sept 2026 at Copperjax Community Stadium, London. London City Lionesses (W) goals: Julia Zigiotti Olme 9' (og), Daniëlle van de Donk 82'. Manchester United (W) goals: Simi Awujo 90'+10. Expected goals: 1.21-0.25. Possession: 60-40. Player of the match: Lucía Corrales (7.8).
Match report
London City Lionesses (W) beat Manchester United (W) 2-1
London City Lionesses (W) narrowly beat Manchester United (W) 2-1 at Copperjax Community Stadium on Friday 4 September in the Women's Super League.
An own goal by Julia Zigiotti Olme put London City Lionesses (W) ahead on 9' (1-0), Daniëlle van de Donk made it 2-0 on 82' and Simi Awujo pulled one back for Manchester United (W) on 90+10' (2-1).
London City Lionesses (W) had 60% of the ball, shots were 11-4 (4-1 on target) and expected goals finished 1.21-0.25.
Lucía Corrales (London City Lionesses) was player of the match with a 7.8 rating.
Attendance: 5,402. Referee: Emily Heaslip.
Match stats
| London City Lionesses (W) | Manchester United (W) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 60 | 40 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.21 | 0.25 |
| Total shots | 11 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 40 | 19 |
| Big chances | 1 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 462 (87%) | 290 (81%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 9 | 3 |
| Total shots | 11 | 4 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 3 |
Lineups
London City Lionesses (W) (4-2-3-1): Elene Lete, Janni Thomsen, Isa Kardinaal, Mapi León, Lucía Corrales, Grace Geyoro, Alanna Kennedy, Delphine Cascarino, Daniëlle van de Donk, Alexia Putellas, Rosa Kafaji
Manchester United (W) (4-2-3-1): Phallon Tullis-Joyce, Jayde Riviere, Maya Le Tissier, Dominique Janssen, Anna Sandberg, Hinata Miyazawa, Julia Zigiotti Olme, Jessica Park, Ella Toone, Andrea Medina, Elisabeth Terland
Key events
- 9' · Goal · Julia Zigiotti Olme (London City Lionesses (W))
- 30' · Yellow card · Julia Zigiotti Olme (Manchester United (W))
- 62' · Substitution · Freya Godfrey for Rosa Kafaji (London City Lionesses (W))
- 62' · Substitution · Monica Jusu Bah for Anna Sandberg (Manchester United (W))
- 69' · Substitution · Simi Awujo for Julia Zigiotti Olme (Manchester United (W))
- 69' · Substitution · Lea Schüller for Elisabeth Terland (Manchester United (W))
- 69' · Substitution · Poppy Pattinson for Lucía Corrales (London City Lionesses (W))
- 76' · Yellow card · Freya Godfrey (London City Lionesses (W))
- 82' · Goal · Daniëlle van de Donk (London City Lionesses (W))
- 84' · Substitution · Daniela Arques for Delphine Cascarino (London City Lionesses (W))
- 84' · Substitution · Nicole Anyomi for Alexia Putellas (London City Lionesses (W))
- 84' · Substitution · Hanna Lundkvist for Jayde Riviere (Manchester United (W))
- 90'+10 · Goal · Simi Awujo (Manchester United (W))
All-time head-to-head
London City Lionesses (W) vs Manchester United (W): full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won London City Lionesses (W) vs Manchester United (W)?
London City Lionesses (W) won, 2-1 (Women's Super League) on Fri, 4 Sept 2026.
When and where is London City Lionesses (W) vs Manchester United (W)?
Fri, 4 Sept 2026, 18:00 UTC at Copperjax Community Stadium, London, Women's Super League.