Match report

Manchester City W Defeats Manchester United W 3-0 in WSL Clash

Manchester United W
Manchester United W
0–3
FT
Manchester City W
Manchester City W
Mar 28, 2026

Manchester City Women continued their dominance in the FA WSL, securing a 3-0 victory over Manchester United Women at Old Trafford. V. Miedema was the star of the show, scoring two goals in the first half, with Kerstin Casparij adding another to seal the win for City. Despite United's efforts, they struggled to find the back of the net and were held scoreless throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • Manchester City W 3-0 Manchester United W
  • • V. Miedema scored twice (17' and 19')
  • • Kerstin Casparij added a third goal (49')
  • • R. Knaak of Manchester City received a yellow card (47')
  • • Manchester United made multiple substitutions but could not find an equalizer

Lineups

Manchester United W

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 91 P. Tullis-Joyce (G)
  • 14 J. Riviere (D)
  • 4 M. Le Tissier (D)
  • 21 M. Turner (D)
  • 5 H. Lundkvist (D)
  • 8 J. Park (M)
  • 16 L. Naalsund (M)
  • 20 H. Miyazawa (M)
  • 9 M. Malard (M)
  • 24 L. Schuller (F)
  • 13 S. Awujo (F)

Substitutes

  • 39 S. Middleton-Patel
  • 1 K. Rendell
  • 57 L. Drury
  • 12 F. Rolfo
  • 3 G. George
  • 47 J. Anderson
  • 43 L. Robinson

Manchester City W

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 31 A. Yamashita (G)
  • 18 K. Casparij (D)
  • 4 J. Rose (D)
  • 27 R. Knaak (D)
  • 5 A. Greenwood (D)
  • 17 S. Coffey (M)
  • 25 Y. Hasegawa (M)
  • 20 A. Fujino (M)
  • 10 V. Miedema (M)
  • 11 L. Hemp (M)
  • 9 K. Shaw (F)

Substitutes

  • 35 K. Keating
  • 7 L. Coombs
  • 15 L. Ouahabi
  • 22 S. Lohmann
  • 14 Kerolin
  • 8 M. Fowler
  • 19 L. Blindkilde
  • 24 I. Beney
  • 28 G. Prior

Timeline

  1. Manchester City W
    17' Manchester City W Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Miedema · Assist: Alex Greenwood
  2. Manchester City W
    19' Manchester City W Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Miedema · Assist: Kerstin Casparij
  3. Manchester City W
    47' Manchester City W Card · Yellow Card
    R. Knaak

    Foul

  4. Manchester City W
    49' Manchester City W Goal · Normal Goal
    Kerstin Casparij · Assist: Lauren Hemp
  5. Manchester United W
    53' Manchester United W subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Lea Schüller · On: F. Rolfo
  6. Manchester United W
    70' Manchester United W subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jayde Riviere · On: Layla Drury
  7. Manchester City W
    70' Manchester City W subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Miedema · On: Kerolin
  8. Manchester United W
    77' Manchester United W subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Turner · On: G. George
  9. Manchester United W
    77' Manchester United W subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Naalsund · On: J. Anderson
  10. Manchester City W
    86' Manchester City W subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Lauren Hemp · On: M. Fowler

Match Stats

Stat Manchester United W Manchester City W
Fouls 6 11
Pass Accuracy 82% 87%
Offsides 0 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 15
Corners 1 7
Total Passes 346 572
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 2 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 7
Possession 38% 62%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 283 496
Shots Inside Box 6 12
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ V. Miedema's early brace in the 17th and 19th minutes set the tone for Manchester City Women, putting immense pressure on Manchester United W.
  • ▸ Manchester City's third goal by Kerstin Casparij in the 49th minute solidified their lead and quelled any hopes of a comeback from Manchester United W.