Match report

Arsenal W Hold Off Manchester United W 0–0 in FA WSL Clash

Arsenal W
Arsenal W
0–0
FT
Manchester United W
Manchester United W
Jan 10, 2026

Arsenal Women managed to hold off a ten-man Manchester United Women side to secure a 0-0 draw in the FA WSL on Tuesday. Despite Jayde Riviere's red card, Manchester United withstood Arsenal's pressure to share the points in a tightly contested match.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Arsenal W 0–0 Manchester United W
  • • Jayde Riviere received a red card for Manchester United at 65th minute
  • • Substitutions: F. Maanum and O. Smith for Arsenal, F. Rolfo and E. Terland for Manchester United

Lineups

Arsenal W

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 28 Anneke Borbe (G)
  • 2 Emily Fox (D)
  • 6 Leah Williamson (D)
  • 7 Stephanie Catley (D)
  • 11 Katie McCabe (D)
  • 10 Kim Little (M)
  • 8 Mariona Caldentey (M)
  • 9 Bethany Mead (M)
  • 12 Frida Maanum (M)
  • 15 Olivia Smith (M)
  • 23 Alessia Russo (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 Caitlin Foord
  • 25 Stina Blackstenius
  • 31 Smilla Holmberg
  • 21 Victoria Pelova
  • 3 Lotte Wubben-Moy
  • 40 Naomi Williams
  • 5 Laia Codina
  • 44 Sophie Harwood
  • 24 Taylor Hinds

Manchester United W

Formation: 4-2-3-1

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)
  • 18 Julia Zigiotti Olme (M)
  • 9 Melvine Malard (M)
  • 8 Jessica Park (M)
  • 12 Fridolina Rolfö (M)
  • 10 Elisabeth Terland (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 Simi Awujo
  • 24 Lea Schüller
  • 5 Hanna Lundkvist
  • 16 Lisa Naalsund
  • 39 Safia Middleton-Patel
  • 1 Kayla Rendell
  • 21 Millie Turner
  • 36 Mared Griffiths
  • 57 Layla Drury

Timeline

  1. Manchester United W
    45'+4 Manchester United W Card · Yellow Card
    Jayde Riviere

    Foul

  2. Manchester United W
    60' Manchester United W subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Rolfo · On: S. Awujo
  3. Manchester United W
    60' Manchester United W subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Terland · On: Lea Schüller
  4. Arsenal W
    63' Arsenal W subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Maanum · On: S. Blackstenius
  5. Arsenal W
    63' Arsenal W subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Smith · On: C. Foord
  6. Manchester United W
    65' Manchester United W Card · Yellow Card
    Jayde Riviere

    Foul

  7. Manchester United W
    65' Manchester United W Card · Red Card
    Jayde Riviere

    Foul

  8. Manchester United W
    71' Manchester United W subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Awujo · On: Hanna Lundkvist
  9. Manchester United W
    78' Manchester United W Card · Yellow Card
    Phallon Tullis-Joyce

    Time wasting

  10. Arsenal W
    83' Arsenal W subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Fox · On: Smilla Holmberg
  11. Manchester United W
    83' Manchester United W subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Park · On: L. Naalsund
  12. Arsenal W
    89' Arsenal W subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Catley · On: L. Wubben-Moy

Match Stats

Stat Arsenal W Manchester United W
Fouls 5 9
Pass Accuracy 85% 78%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 25 4
Corners 8 0
Total Passes 625 354
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 13 2
Shots on Target 6 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 1
Possession 64% 36%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 532 277
Shots Inside Box 19 1
Saves 1 6
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Jayde Riviere's red card at 65th minute shifted momentum towards Arsenal, who capitalized on the numerical advantage but could not find the back of the net
  • ▸ Arsenal's inability to convert chances after the red card ultimately led to a stalemate, showcasing Manchester United's defensive resilience