Manchester City WFC won the Manchester derby versus United by 3-1 at Old Trafford Stadium and overtook them in the England Women’s Super League standings to take the 3rd position.
The captain Katie Zelem gave a lead for Manchester United WFC in the 21st minute from a penalty, but Jill Roord (34′) and Lauren Hemp (35′) turned over the score to 2-1 in half-time. Khadija Shaw scored for 3-1 in the 55th minute to form the final 3-1 for Manchester City WFC.
The match was quite equal with ball possession 52-48 percent in favor of Manchester United WFC, but Manchester City WFC had more goal attempts and accurate shots in target. Khadija Shaw was awarded the player of the match and Jill Roord received also a high score for Manchester City WFC. For Manchester United WFC, Katie Zelem was the best on the field, but unfortunately, they lost the match.
In another match from the day, West Ham United Women lost at home to Aston Villa WFC by 2-3. Viviane Asseyi gave a lead for the hosts in the 27th minute from a penalty, but Anna Patten (31′) and Adriana Leon (50′) overturned the score. Lisa Evans equalized in the 80th minute, but Rachel Daly brought the victory to Aston Villa WFC in the 2nd minute of the stoppage time.
Leicester City WFC and Tottenham Hotspur Women made a 1-1 draw after the goals of Janice Cayman (18′) for the hosts and Celin Bizet Ildhusoy (56′) for the visitors, while Brighton & Hove Albion WFC lost at home to Arsenal WFC by 0-3 with the goals of Stina Blackstenius (12′), Caitlin Foord (80′), and Frida Leonhardsen-Maanum (90+5′).
Everton Woman and Bristol City WFC made a 2-2 draw.
Leader in the standings is Chelsea Women, followed by Arsenal WFC, Manchester City WFC, and Manchester United WFC. On the bottom of the table are Everton Women, West Ham United Women, and Bristol City WFC
