Manchester United (W) 10-1 Sheffield United (W)
Updated
Manchester United (W) won: Manchester United (W) 10-1 Sheffield United (W) in the England, Womens League Cup (Round 1) on Wed, 23 Sept 2026 at Progress with Unity Stadium, Leigh, Greater Manchester. Manchester United (W) goals: Maya Le Tissier 14' (pen), Rebeca Bernal 19', Mared Griffiths 22', Lea Schüller 34', Ella Toone 42', Lea Schüller 53', Rebeca Bernal 55', Jess Simpson 58', Mared Griffiths 60', Mared Griffiths 81'. Sheffield United (W) goals: Amy Andrews 73'. Possession: 69-31. Player of the match: Mared Griffiths (9.8).
Match report
Manchester United (W) rout Sheffield United (W) 10-1
Manchester United (W) ran riot against Sheffield United (W) 10-1 at Progress with Unity Stadium on Wednesday 23 September in the England, Womens League Cup.
Maya Le Tissier put Manchester United (W) ahead from the penalty spot on 14' (1-0), Rebeca Bernal made it 2-0 on 19', Mared Griffiths made it 3-0 on 22', Lea Schüller made it 4-0 on 34', Ella Toone made it 5-0 on 42', Lea Schüller made it 6-0 on 53', Rebeca Bernal made it 7-0 on 55', Jess Simpson made it 8-0 on 58', Mared Griffiths made it 9-0 on 60', Amy Andrews pulled one back for Sheffield United (W) on 73' (9-1) and Mared Griffiths made it 10-1 on 81'.
Manchester United (W) had 69% of the ball, shots were 39-9 (16-4 on target).
Mared Griffiths (Manchester United) was player of the match with a 9.8 rating.
Attendance: 1,615. Referee: Megan Wilson.
Match stats
| Manchester United (W) | Sheffield United (W) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 69 | 31 |
| Total shots | 39 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 16 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 85 | 19 |
| Big chances | 11 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 537 (90%) | 217 (77%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 1 |
| Corners | 16 | 0 |
| Total shots | 39 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 16 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 14 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 36 | 7 |
| Shots outside box | 3 | 2 |
Lineups
Manchester United (W) (4-2-3-1): Janina Leitzig, Hanna Lundkvist, Maya Le Tissier, Dominique Janssen, Jess Simpson, Rebeca Bernal, Simi Awujo, Monica Jusu Bah, Ella Toone, Mared Griffiths, Lea Schüller
Sheffield United (W) (4-2-3-1): Francesca Soper Poppy, Leanne Cowan, Jess Reavill, Gracie Pearse, Sophie O'Rourke, Connie Scofield, Mollie Rouse, Sophie Harwood, Halle Houssein, Ava Baker, Abbie Jones
Key events
- 14' · Goal · Maya Le Tissier (Manchester United (W))
- 19' · Goal · Rebeca Bernal (Manchester United (W))
- 22' · Goal · Mared Griffiths (Manchester United (W))
- 34' · Goal · Lea Schüller (Manchester United (W))
- 42' · Goal · Ella Toone (Manchester United (W))
- 53' · Goal · Lea Schüller (Manchester United (W))
- 55' · Goal · Rebeca Bernal (Manchester United (W))
- 58' · Goal · Jess Simpson (Manchester United (W))
- 60' · Goal · Mared Griffiths (Manchester United (W))
- 73' · Goal · Amy Andrews (Sheffield United (W))
- 81' · Goal · Mared Griffiths (Manchester United (W))
All-time head-to-head
10 league meetings since 1993: Manchester United (W) 8, draws 1, Sheffield United (W) 1.
Manchester United (W) vs Sheffield United (W): full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Manchester United (W) vs Sheffield United (W)?
Manchester United (W) won, 10-1 (England, Womens League Cup) on Wed, 23 Sept 2026.
When and where is Manchester United (W) vs Sheffield United (W)?
Wed, 23 Sept 2026, 18:00 UTC at Progress with Unity Stadium, Leigh, Greater Manchester, England, Womens League Cup.
What is the head-to-head record between Manchester United (W) and Sheffield United (W)?
In 10 league meetings since 1993: Manchester United (W) 8 wins, 1 draws, Sheffield United (W) 1 wins (goals 26-11).