Tag Archives: WSL

A seventieth-minute effort from Claudia Walker after an impressive assist from substitute Lucy Whipp was enough to separate Birmingham from their local rivals in a tie that failed to ignite in the first half. Coming into the first ever Second City derby in the WSL, Aston Villa were looking to build on their first winContinue reading “Walker wins first ever WSL Second City derby for Birmingham City Women”

Goals from Tobin Heath and Kirsty Hanson helped Manchester United reverse a two-nil halftime deficit to salvage a draw and keep the Red Devils undefeated. After giving Arsenal their first defeat of the season, top of the table Manchester United looked to kick off Women’s Football Weekend with a victory over bitter rivals and FAContinue reading “Manchester City Women left to rue missed chances after stunning Manchester United Women comeback”

Goals from Katie McCabe, record-breaker Vivianne Miedema and Caitlin Foord maintained Arsenal’s perfect record at the top of the WSL as they are the only team in the league yet to drop points. Coming into this North London derby, there was already an eleven-point gap between these two teams. Arsenal with four wins in fourContinue reading “Miedema becomes all-time leading WSL goal scorer as Arsenal Women punish Tottenham Women 6-1”

Goals from Tobin Heath, substitute Christen Press and a double from Alessia Russo helped Manchester United keep the pace near the top of the table and condemned West Ham to a fourth successive WSL defeat. West Ham came into this game searching for their first win of the season after defeats in their last threeContinue reading “Manchester United Women continue red hot form with 4-2 victory over West Ham Women”

A spectacular second half performance from Fran Kirby proved to be the difference between the two title rivals after the two sides shared spot kicks. This was Chelsea and Manchester City’s first meeting since their Community Shield clash and with these two teams finishing first and second in the league respectively last season, this gameContinue reading “Chelsea Women draw first blood in WSL title race with 3-1 win over Man City Women”

Influential performances from Dutch duo Vivianne Miedema and Danielle Van de Donk fire the Gunners to the top of the WSL. Arsenal faced a tall task in their quest to maintain their 100 percent record at the top of the WSL, coming into this game without Jill Roord, Jordan Nobbs and Kim Little and stillContinue reading “Dutch delights for Arsenal Women as Gunners shoot down Seagulls 5-0”

Grace Moloney put on an inspired goalkeeping performance as Reading recovered from multiple injuries to grind out a win. It was a scrappy first half in a tie which former Reading and now West Ham full-back Mayumi Pacheco described as having ‘a derby feel’ to it. West Ham threatened early on but could not putContinue reading “Moloney stars as Reading Women frustrate West Ham Women”

Goals from Ella Toone, Alessia Russo and substitute Jane Ross fire the Red Devils to their second league win in three games. Manchester United began the match with American duo Tobin Heath and Christen Press on the bench, while Brighton were forced to leave Rebekah Stott out of the starting line up due to aContinue reading “Manchester United Women showcase attacking firepower against Brighton Women”

Everton capitalised on a clinical first half from Hayley Raso to fire themselves to the top of the WSL table. Everton began the tie pressing high up the pitch, eager to maintain the momentum gained from their semi-final victory in the Women’s FA Cup against Birmingham on Wednesday. In the early stages Aston Villa lookedContinue reading “Everton Women continue perfect start to WSL season with 6-0 win over Aston Villa Women”

Last season’s WSL champions Chelsea came into this match against Bristol City looking for their first victory of the season after a 1-1 draw against Manchester United. The match was competitive in the early stages, with Bristol battling in the midfield to try to stifle Chelsea’s dynamic attack. As both teams settled into the tieContinue reading “Kirby back on scoresheet as Chelsea Women brush aside Bristol City Women”