West Ham (W) 2-1 London City Lionesses (W)
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West Ham (W) won: West Ham (W) 2-1 London City Lionesses (W) in the Women's Super League (Round 2) on Sat, 12 Sept 2026 at Chigwell Construction Stadium, Dagenham, Essex. West Ham (W) goals: Kelly Gago 21', Viviane Asseyi 48'. London City Lionesses (W) goals: Daniëlle van de Donk 74'. Expected goals: 1.80-1.50. Possession: 35-65. Player of the match: Katie Zelem (8.3).
Match report
West Ham (W) beat London City Lionesses (W) 2-1
West Ham (W) edged London City Lionesses (W) 2-1 at Chigwell Construction Stadium on Saturday 12 September in the Women's Super League.
Kelly Gago put West Ham (W) ahead on 21' (1-0), Viviane Asseyi made it 2-0 on 48' and Daniëlle van de Donk pulled one back for London City Lionesses (W) on 74' (2-1).
West Ham (W) had 35% of the ball, shots were 8-13 (4-7 on target) and expected goals finished 1.80-1.50.
Katie Zelem (West Ham United) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 1,638. Referee: Richard Eley.
Match stats
| West Ham (W) | London City Lionesses (W) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 35 | 65 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.80 | 1.50 |
| Total shots | 8 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 7 |
| Touches in opposition box | 13 | 26 |
| Big chances | 3 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 192 (67%) | 464 (84%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 3 | 5 |
| Total shots | 8 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 7 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 9 |
Lineups
West Ham (W) (4-4-2): Constance Picaud, Nadine Riesen, Eva Nyström, Estelle Cascarino, Inès Belloumou, Seraina Piubel, Katie Zelem, Saki Kumagai, Viviane Asseyi, Riko Ueki, Kelly Gago
London City Lionesses (W) (4-2-3-1): Elene Lete, Janni Thomsen, Isa Kardinaal, Mapi León, Poppy Pattinson, Grace Geyoro, Alanna Kennedy, Freya Godfrey, Alexia Putellas, Rosa Kafaji, Daniëlle van de Donk
Key events
- 21' · Goal · Kelly Gago (West Ham (W))
- 46' · Substitution · Delphine Cascarino for Freya Godfrey (London City Lionesses (W))
- 48' · Goal · Viviane Asseyi (West Ham (W))
- 67' · Substitution · Jana Fernández for Poppy Pattinson (London City Lionesses (W))
- 67' · Substitution · Kadidiatou Diani for Rosa Kafaji (London City Lionesses (W))
- 70' · Substitution · Leila Wandeler for Seraina Piubel (West Ham (W))
- 74' · Goal · Daniëlle van de Donk (London City Lionesses (W))
- 75' · Yellow card · Grace Geyoro (London City Lionesses (W))
- 76' · Substitution · Ebony Salmon for Riko Ueki (West Ham (W))
- 79' · Yellow card · Kelly Gago (West Ham (W))
- 87' · Substitution · Daniela Arques for Alanna Kennedy (London City Lionesses (W))
- 89' · Substitution · Oona Siren for Kelly Gago (West Ham (W))
All-time head-to-head
West Ham (W) vs London City Lionesses (W): full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won West Ham (W) vs London City Lionesses (W)?
West Ham (W) won, 2-1 (Women's Super League) on Sat, 12 Sept 2026.
When and where is West Ham (W) vs London City Lionesses (W)?
Sat, 12 Sept 2026, 11:45 UTC at Chigwell Construction Stadium, Dagenham, Essex, Women's Super League.