Match report

Manchester United W Stuns Crystal Palace W 1-0 in FA WSL

Crystal Palace W
Crystal Palace W
0–1
FT
Manchester United W
Manchester United W
Dec 15, 2024

Manchester United W emerged victorious against Crystal Palace W with a 1-0 win in the FA WSL. The decisive goal came from G. Clinton in the 45th minute, solidifying United's lead. Crystal Palace W showed resilience with key substitutions but couldn't find the back of the net.

Key Facts

  • • Manchester United W 1-0 Crystal Palace W
  • • G. Clinton scored the only goal at the 45-minute mark
  • • Crystal Palace W made three substitutions: K. Stengel, I. Riley, A. Blanchard
  • • Manchester United W also made three substitutions: Geyse, G. George, H. Miyazawa
  • • C. Bizet Ildhusøy and G. Clinton received yellow cards for Manchester United W

Lineups

Crystal Palace W

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 30 S. Yáñez (G)
  • 20 I. Riley (D)
  • 15 H. Nolan (D)
  • 6 A. Everett (D)
  • 2 K. Veje (D)
  • 23 L. Woodham (D)
  • 17 L. Potter (M)
  • 5 M. Cato (M)
  • 22 M. Gejl (M)
  • 28 K. Stengel (F)
  • 10 A. Blanchard (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 A. Weerden
  • 8 M. Sharpe
  • 27 A. Larkin
  • 19 M. Majasaari
  • 3 F. Gibbons
  • 4 C. Arthur
  • 12 P. Pritchard
  • 77 I. Atkinson

Manchester United W

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 91 P. Tullis-Joyce (G)
  • 14 J. Riviere (D)
  • 4 M. Le Tissier (D)
  • 21 M. Turner (D)
  • 3 G. George (D)
  • 20 H. Miyazawa (M)
  • 17 D. Janssen (M)
  • 23 Geyse (M)
  • 8 G. Clinton (M)
  • 11 L. Galton (M)
  • 19 E. Terland (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 C. Bizet Ildhusøy
  • 2 A. Sandberg
  • 12 H. Ladd
  • 28 R. Williams
  • 34 E. Watson
  • 39 S. Middleton-Patel
  • 9 M. Malard
  • 13 S. Awujo
  • 5 A. Mannion

Timeline

  1. Crystal Palace W
    42' Crystal Palace W subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Stengel · On: A. Weerden
  2. Manchester United W
    45'+5 Manchester United W Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Clinton · Assist: Geyse
  3. Crystal Palace W
    46' Crystal Palace W subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Riley · On: M. Sharpe
  4. Manchester United W
    60' Manchester United W subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Geyse · On: C. Bizet Ildhusøy
  5. Crystal Palace W
    71' Crystal Palace W subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Blanchard · On: A. Larkin
  6. Manchester United W
    72' Manchester United W subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. George · On: A. Sandberg
  7. Manchester United W
    82' Manchester United W Card · Yellow Card
    C. Bizet Ildhusøy

    Foul

  8. Manchester United W
    85' Manchester United W Card · Yellow Card
    G. Clinton

    Argument

  9. Manchester United W
    87' Manchester United W subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Miyazawa · On: H. Ladd

Match Stats

Stat Crystal Palace W Manchester United W
Fouls 5 8
Pass Accuracy 56% 72%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 4 14
Corners 1 6
Total Passes 292 388
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 1 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 1 8
Possession 43% 57%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 164 278
Shots Inside Box 2 9
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 2 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ G. Clinton's goal in the 45th minute shifted momentum in Manchester United W's favor
  • ▸ Crystal Palace W's substitutions, including K. Stengel and I. Riley, aimed to counter the early deficit but couldn't turn the tide
  • ▸ Yellow cards for Manchester United W players C. Bizet Ildhusøy and G. Clinton in the second half did not significantly impact the game's outcome