Match report
Manchester United W Stuns Everton W 4-1 in FA WSL
Everton W
1–4
FT
Manchester United W
Oct 12, 2025
Manchester United W staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Everton W 4-1 in an FA WSL encounter. Despite falling behind early through Hayashi's goal for Everton, Manchester United rallied strongly with three second-half goals, including a brace from J. Park, and an own goal from Kitagawa, securing a dominant win.
Key Facts
- • Everton W's Hayashi scored in the 16th minute
- • Manchester United W's Malard equalized in the 62nd minute
- • Kitagawa scored an own goal for Manchester United in the 70th minute
- • Park scored two goals for Manchester United in the 84th and 89th minutes
- • Manchester United W's Sandberg received a yellow card in the 54th minute
Lineups
Everton W
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 12 Emily Ramsey (G)
- 5 Martina Fernández (D)
- 27 Elise Isolde Stenevik (D)
- 28 Karen Holmgaard (D)
- 13 Hikaru Kitagawa (D)
- 7 Clare Wheeler (M)
- 30 Ruby Mace (M)
- 19 Katie Robinson (M)
- 6 Honoka Hayashi (M)
- 29 Yuka Momiki (M)
- 18 Ornella Vignola (F)
Substitutes
- 11 Kelly Gago
- 9 Toni Payne
- 33 Mayumi Pacheco
- 8 Rosa van Gool
- 16 Hayley Ladd
- 40 Katie Startup
- 4 Isabella Hobson
- 24 Kenzie Weir
- 34 Ellie Jones
Manchester United W
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 91 Phallon Tullis-Joyce (G)
- 14 Jayde Riviere (D)
- 4 Maya Le Tissier (D)
- 17 Dominique Janssen (D)
- 2 Anna Sandberg (D)
- 20 Hinata Miyazawa (M)
- 9 Melvine Malard (M)
- 16 Lisa Naalsund (M)
- 7 Ella Toone (M)
- 12 Fridolina Rolfö (M)
- 10 Elisabeth Terland (F)
Substitutes
- 8 Jessica Park
- 3 Gabrielle George
- 18 Julia Zigiotti Olme
- 11 Leah Galton
- 28 Rachel Williams
- 1 Kayla Rendell
- 39 Safia Middleton-Patel
- 6 Hannah Blundell
- 13 Simi Awujo
Timeline
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16' Everton W Goal · Normal GoalH. Hayashi -
51' Manchester United W subst · Substitution 1Off: E. Terland · On: J. Park -
54' Manchester United W Card · Yellow CardA. SandbergFoul
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62' Manchester United W Goal · Normal GoalM. Malard -
67' Everton W subst · Substitution 1Off: Y. Momiki · On: T. Payne -
67' Everton W subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Robinson · On: K. Gago -
70' Manchester United W Goal · Own GoalH. Kitagawa -
76' Manchester United W subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Sandberg · On: G. George -
76' Manchester United W subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Naalsund · On: J. Zigiotti Olme -
77' Everton W subst · Substitution 3Off: H. Kitagawa · On: M. Pacheco -
77' Everton W subst · Substitution 4Off: H. Hayashi · On: Rosa van Gool -
80' Manchester United W subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Malard · On: R. Williams -
80' Manchester United W subst · Substitution 5Off: F. Rolfo · On: L. Galton -
83' Everton W subst · Substitution 5Off: K. Holmgaard · On: H. Ladd -
84' Manchester United W Goal · Normal GoalJ. Park · Assist: E. Toone -
89' Manchester United W Goal · Normal GoalJ. Park · Assist: E. Toone
Match Stats
| Stat | Everton W | Manchester United W |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 7 |
| Pass Accuracy | 70% | 87% |
| Offsides | 3 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 7 | 14 |
| Corners | 5 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 325 | 632 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 7 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 1 | 6 |
| Possession | 34% | 66% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 227 | 551 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 11 |
| Saves | 4 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Manchester United W's equalizing goal by Malard in the 62nd minute shifted momentum
- ▸ The own goal by Kitagawa in the 70th minute further demoralized Everton W, giving Manchester United W control of the match