Match report
Manchester United W Defeats Liverpool W 3-1 in FA WSL Clash
Manchester United W
3–1
FT
Liverpool W
Feb 1, 2026
Manchester United W stunned Liverpool W with a 3-1 victory in the FA WSL, demonstrating a strong offensive strategy and teamwork. The match was highlighted by the goals scored by L. Naalsund and F. Rolfo, who were key in securing the win for United.
Key Facts
- • Manchester United W scored three goals, with L. Naalsund netting twice and F. Rolfo scoring once.
- • Liverpool W's Alice Bergstrom scored the lone goal for the team.
- • Manchester United W's M. Malard and Liverpool W's Alice Bergstrom both received yellow cards.
- • Substitutions included J. Park and M. Malard for Manchester United W, and Alice Bergstrom and C. Kapocs for Liverpool W.
Lineups
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)
- 18 Julia Zigiotti Olme (M)
- 20 Hinata Miyazawa (M)
- 8 Jessica Park (M)
- 16 Lisa Naalsund (M)
- 9 Melvine Malard (M)
- 10 Elisabeth Terland (F)
Substitutes
- 12 Fridolina Rolfö
- 5 Hanna Lundkvist
- 3 Gabrielle George
- 19 Ellen Wangerheim
- 24 Lea Schüller
- 1 Kayla Rendell
- 21 Millie Turner
- 13 Simi Awujo
- 57 Layla Drury
Liverpool W
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 28 Jennifer Falk (G)
- 5 Risa Shimizu (D)
- 17 Jenna Clark (D)
- 4 Grace Fisk (D)
- 29 Alejandra Bernabé (D)
- 8 Fuka Nagano (M)
- 25 Alice Bergstrom (M)
- 7 Cornelia Kapocs (M)
- 6 Denise O'Sullivan (M)
- 18 Ceri Holland (M)
- 31 Martha Thomas (F)
Substitutes
- 27 Aurélie Csillag
- 16 Lily Woodham
- 13 Mia Enderby
- 11 Beata Olsson
- 22 Faye Kirby
- 3 Gemma Evans
- 23 Gemma Bonner
- 2 Lucy Parry
- 19 Kirsty Maclean
Timeline
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24' Manchester United W Card · Yellow CardM. Malard
Argument
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30' Liverpool W Card · Yellow CardAlice Bergstrom
Foul
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52' Manchester United W Goal · Normal GoalL. Naalsund · Assist: J. Park
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59' Liverpool W Goal · Normal GoalAlice Bergstrom · Assist: C. Kapocs
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60' Manchester United W Goal · Normal GoalL. Naalsund · Assist: J. Zigiotti Olme
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66' Liverpool W subst · Substitution 1Off: Alice Bergstrom · On: Aurélie Csillag
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77' Manchester United W subst · Substitution 2Off: Jayde Riviere · On: Hanna Lundkvist
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82' Liverpool W subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Shimizu · On: L. Woodham
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82' Liverpool W subst · Substitution 3Off: Alejandra Bernabé · On: M. Enderby
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85' Manchester United W subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Park · On: Ellen Wangerheim
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85' Manchester United W subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Malard · On: Lea Schüller
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85' Manchester United W subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Sandberg · On: G. George
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86' Liverpool W subst · Substitution 4Off: C. Kapocs · On: B. Olsson
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87' Manchester United W Goal · Normal GoalF. Rolfo · Assist: Hanna Lundkvist
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90'+4 Manchester United W Card · Yellow CardG. George
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Manchester United W | Liverpool W |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 7 |
| Pass Accuracy | 78% | 77% |
| Offsides | 5 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 19 | 8 |
| Corners | 6 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 390 | 400 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 2 |
| Possession | 50% | 50% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 306 | 308 |
| Shots Inside Box | 13 | 8 |
| Saves | 1 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 0 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The match turned in favor of Manchester United W when L. Naalsund scored the first goal in the 52nd minute, followed closely by her second goal in the 60th minute, which gave United a decisive lead.
- ▸ F. Rolfo's goal in the 87th minute secured the victory for Manchester United W, despite Liverpool W's efforts to equalize after Alice Bergstrom's goal in the 59th minute.