Match report

Arsenal W 5–1 Leicester City WFC: Stunning WSL Victory

Arsenal W
Arsenal W
5–1
FT
Leicester City WFC
Leicester City WFC
Apr 15, 2025

Arsenal W dominated their FA WSL clash against Leicester City WFC, securing a 5-1 victory. Key goals from C. Foord, S. Blackstenius, B. Mead, and V. Pelova highlighted the match, as Arsenal's attacking prowess overwhelmed Leicester. The Foxes managed a consolation goal through Y. Momiki, but it wasn't enough to salvage the game. Arsenal's tactical flexibility and clinical finishing were evident throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • Arsenal W 5-1 Leicester City WFC
  • • C. Foord scored twice (9' and 31')
  • • S. Blackstenius (16') and B. Mead (62') found the back of the net
  • • V. Pelova (69') secured the final goal for Arsenal
  • • Y. Momiki (66') scored the only goal for Leicester City WFC

Lineups

Arsenal W

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Zinsberger (G)
  • 2 E. Fox (D)
  • 6 L. Williamson (D)
  • 7 S. Catley (D)
  • 11 K. McCabe (D)
  • 10 K. Little (M)
  • 8 Mariona Caldentey (M)
  • 9 B. Mead (M)
  • 12 F. Maanum (M)
  • 19 C. Foord (M)
  • 25 S. Blackstenius (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 L. Wälti
  • 21 V. Pelova
  • 62 K. Reid
  • 32 K. Cooney-Cross
  • 28 A. Ilestedt
  • 40 N. Williams
  • 22 J. Nighswonger
  • 16 R. Kafaji

Leicester City WFC

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Leitzig (G)
  • 4 C. Bott (D)
  • 5 S. Howard (D)
  • 17 J. Thibaud (D)
  • 12 A. Ale (D)
  • 3 S. Tierney (M)
  • 11 J. Cayman (M)
  • 21 H. Cain (M)
  • 29 Y. Momiki (M)
  • 28 S. Chossenotte (M)
  • 27 S. O’Brien (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 M. Goodwin
  • 14 H. Eiríksdóttir
  • 2 C. Nevin
  • 6 S. Takarada
  • 53 N. Las
  • 47 S. Sherwood
  • 7 D. Rose
  • 13 O. Clark
  • 25 K. Torres

Timeline

  1. Arsenal W
    9' Arsenal W Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Foord · Assist: F. Maanum
  2. Arsenal W
    16' Arsenal W Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Blackstenius · Assist: B. Mead
  3. Arsenal W
    31' Arsenal W Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Foord · Assist: S. Blackstenius
  4. Arsenal W
    36' Arsenal W Card · Yellow Card
    F. Maanum

    Foul

  5. Arsenal W
    46' Arsenal W subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Foord · On: L. Wälti
  6. Arsenal W
    46' Arsenal W subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Maanum · On: V. Pelova
  7. Arsenal W
    62' Arsenal W Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Mead · Assist: K. Little
  8. Leicester City WFC
    63' Leicester City WFC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Cain · On: M. Goodwin
  9. Leicester City WFC
    63' Leicester City WFC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. O’Brien · On: H. Eiríksdóttir
  10. Leicester City WFC
    66' Leicester City WFC Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Momiki · Assist: S. Chossenotte
  11. Leicester City WFC
    67' Leicester City WFC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Bott · On: C. Nevin
  12. Arsenal W
    67' Arsenal W subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Little · On: K. Cooney-Cross
  13. Leicester City WFC
    68' Leicester City WFC Card · Yellow Card
    M. Goodwin

    Foul

  14. Arsenal W
    69' Arsenal W Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Pelova
  15. Leicester City WFC
    81' Leicester City WFC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Tierney · On: S. Takarada
  16. Leicester City WFC
    82' Leicester City WFC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Chossenotte · On: N. Las

Match Stats

Stat Arsenal W Leicester City WFC
Fouls 10 6
Pass Accuracy 90% 73%
Offsides 4 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 5
Corners 5 4
Total Passes 759 331
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 3 0
Shots on Target 10 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 1
Possession 70% 30%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 686 243
Shots Inside Box 18 2
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 1 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Arsenal W's early goals by C. Foord (9') and S. Blackstenius (16') set the tone for a dominant first half.
  • ▸ B. Mead's goal (62') effectively put the game out of reach, despite Leicester City WFC's consolation goal by Y. Momiki (66').
  • ▸ Substitutions like V. Pelova for F. Maanum (46') and K. Cooney-Cross for K. Little (67') further solidified Arsenal W's control over the game.