Match report

Liverpool W Defeats Manchester United W 3-1 in FA WSL Clash

Liverpool W
Liverpool W
3–1
FT
Manchester United W
Manchester United W
Mar 14, 2025

Liverpool W stuns Manchester United W with a 3-1 victory in their FA WSL match. O. Smith scored twice, including a penalty, while Fuka Nagano added another goal for Liverpool. Manchester United managed to score through M. Le Tissier late in the game.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Liverpool W 3-1 Manchester United W
  • • O. Smith (42', 67' Pen) scored twice for Liverpool W
  • • Fuka Nagano (45+2') added a goal for Liverpool W
  • • M. Le Tissier (89') scored for Manchester United W
  • • S. Kerr provided an assist for Fuka Nagano's goal
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams throughout the game

Lineups

Liverpool W

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Laws (G)
  • 12 T. Hinds (D)
  • 17 J. Clark (D)
  • 6 J. Matthews (D)
  • 29 Alejandra Bernabé (D)
  • 24 S. Kerr (M)
  • 8 F. Nagano (M)
  • 11 O. Smith (M)
  • 14 M. Höbinger (M)
  • 7 C. Kapocs (M)
  • 10 S. Haug (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 G. Evans
  • 13 M. Enderby
  • 20 Y. Daniëls
  • 16 T. Micah
  • 36 Z. Shaw
  • 19 Júlia Bartel
  • 2 L. Parry
  • 5 N. Fahey

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)
  • 8 G. Clinton (M)
  • 17 D. Janssen (M)
  • 15 C. Bizet Ildhusøy (M)
  • 7 E. Toone (M)
  • 11 L. Galton (M)
  • 19 E. Terland (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 A. Sandberg
  • 20 H. Miyazawa
  • 28 R. Williams
  • 5 A. Mannion
  • 9 M. Malard
  • 39 S. Middleton-Patel
  • 16 L. Naalsund

Timeline

  1. Liverpool W
    42' Liverpool W Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Smith · Assist: Fuka Nagano
  2. Liverpool W
    45'+2 Liverpool W Goal · Normal Goal
    Fuka Nagano · Assist: S. Kerr
  3. Manchester United W
    53' Manchester United W subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. George · On: A. Sandberg
  4. Liverpool W
    67' Liverpool W Goal · Penalty
    O. Smith
  5. Manchester United W
    69' Manchester United W subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Janssen · On: H. Miyazawa
  6. Manchester United W
    69' Manchester United W subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Toone · On: R. Williams
  7. Manchester United W
    69' Manchester United W subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Jayde Riviere · On: A. Mannion
  8. Liverpool W
    76' Liverpool W subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Matthews · On: G. Evans
  9. Manchester United W
    77' Manchester United W subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Galton · On: M. Malard
  10. Liverpool W
    82' Liverpool W subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Smith · On: M. Enderby
  11. Manchester United W
    89' Manchester United W Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Le Tissier · Assist: H. Miyazawa
  12. Liverpool W
    90'+3 Liverpool W subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Kapocs · On: Y. Daniëls

Match Stats

Stat Liverpool W Manchester United W
Fouls 10 11
Pass Accuracy 68% 78%
Offsides 1 6
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 13
Corners 1 6
Total Passes 336 480
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 1 5
Shots on Target 5 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 1 2
Possession 41% 59%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 228 375
Shots Inside Box 6 8
Saves 5 2
Shots Outside Box 1 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ O. Smith's early goal in the 42nd minute set the tone for Liverpool W, giving them a crucial lead.
  • ▸ Fuka Nagano's goal in the 45+2' minute sealed the first half strongly for Liverpool W, building their confidence.
  • ▸ O. Smith's penalty in the 67th minute effectively ended Manchester United W's hopes of a comeback, solidifying Liverpool's lead.