Match report

Leicester City WFC Defeats London City Lionesses 1-0 in FA WSL

Leicester City WFC
Leicester City WFC
1–0
FT
London City Lionesses
London City Lionesses
Dec 14, 2025

Leicester City WFC held off a resilient London City Lionesses side to secure a 1-0 victory in the FA WSL, thanks to S. O'Brien's goal in the 59th minute. The win was crucial for Leicester's WSL standings, as they managed to fend off a late onslaught from the visitors. London City Lionesses had several chances but ultimately failed to convert, particularly missing a crucial penalty late in the game.

Key Facts

  • • S. O'Brien scored the winning goal for Leicester City WFC in the 59th minute.
  • • A. Ale provided the assist for the winning goal.
  • • Leicester City WFC saw C. Swaby receive a yellow card in the 24th minute for a foul.
  • • K. Asllani missed a penalty for London City Lionesses in the 90th minute.
  • • Both teams made multiple substitutions throughout the game, with Leicester City WFC bringing on Celeste Boureille and N. Mouchon.

Lineups

Leicester City WFC

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Janina Leitzig (G)
  • 17 Julie Thibaud (D)
  • 2 Sari Kees (D)
  • 11 Janice Cayman (D)
  • 31 Chantelle Swaby (D)
  • 23 Olivia McLoughlin (M)
  • 3 Samantha Tierney (M)
  • 21 Hannah Cain (M)
  • 5 Emily Van Egmond (M)
  • 12 Asmita Ale (M)
  • 27 Shannon O'Brien (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 Celeste Boureille
  • 9 Noémie Mouchon
  • 7 Missy Goodwin
  • 32 Rosella Ayane
  • 16 Katie Keane
  • 13 Olivia Clark
  • 4 Cecily Wellesley-Smith
  • 22 Nelly Las
  • 57 Samantha Kaczmar

London City Lionesses

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 77 Elene Lete (G)
  • 2 Jana Fernandez (D)
  • 26 Wassa Sangaré (D)
  • 13 Elena Linari (D)
  • 25 Rofiat Imuran (D)
  • 8 Saki Kumagai (M)
  • 14 Freya Godfrey (M)
  • 9 Kosovare Asllani (M)
  • 88 Grace Geyoro (M)
  • 17 Nikita Parris (M)
  • 23 Isobel Goodwin (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 Lucia Corrales
  • 4 Isa Kardinaal
  • 21 Katie Zelem
  • 16 Julia Elisabeth Roddar
  • 28 Sophie Hillyred
  • 22 Cerys Brown
  • 6 María Pérez
  • 19 Lotta Lindström
  • 15 Sanni Franssi

Timeline

  1. Leicester City WFC
    24' Leicester City WFC Card · Yellow Card
    C. Swaby

    Foul

  2. Leicester City WFC
    46' Leicester City WFC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Swaby · On: Celeste Boureille
  3. Leicester City WFC
    59' Leicester City WFC Goal · Normal Goal
    S. O’Brien · Assist: A. Ale
  4. London City Lionesses
    62' London City Lionesses subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Elena Linari · On: Isa Kardinaal
  5. London City Lionesses
    62' London City Lionesses subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Imuran · On: L. Corrales
  6. Leicester City WFC
    66' Leicester City WFC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. McLoughlin · On: N. Mouchon
  7. London City Lionesses
    81' London City Lionesses subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Freya Godfrey · On: J. Roddar
  8. London City Lionesses
    81' London City Lionesses subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Kumagai · On: K. Zelem
  9. Leicester City WFC
    90'+8 Leicester City WFC Card · Yellow Card
    R. Ayane

    Foul

  10. London City Lionesses
    90'+9 London City Lionesses Goal · Missed Penalty
    K. Asllani
  11. Leicester City WFC
    90' Leicester City WFC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Cain · On: R. Ayane
  12. Leicester City WFC
    90' Leicester City WFC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. O’Brien · On: M. Goodwin

Match Stats

Stat Leicester City WFC London City Lionesses
Fouls 12 9
Pass Accuracy 66% 87%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 11
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 252 622
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 5 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 3
Possession 29% 71%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 167 540
Shots Inside Box 8 8
Saves 5 4
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Leicester City WFC took the lead through S. O'Brien in the 59th minute, shifting the momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ London City Lionesses failed to capitalize on a late penalty attempt, which would have tied the game, solidifying Leicester's win.