Match report

Arsenal W Stun Leicester City WFC 7-0 in FA WSL

Arsenal W
Arsenal W
7–0
FT
Leicester City WFC
Leicester City WFC
Apr 29, 2026

Arsenal W delivered a devastating 7-0 victory over Leicester City WFC in their FA WSL encounter, showcasing a blend of precision and power. The Gunners' attack was relentless, with multiple players finding the back of the net. Smilla Holmberg and Stina Blackstenius were among the standout performers, each netting twice. The early goals set the tone, as Arsenal took full advantage of Leicester's defensive lapses.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Arsenal W 7–0 Leicester City WFC
  • • Smilla Holmberg (2 goals, 1 assist), Stina Blackstenius (2 goals)
  • • First goal by F. Maanum in the 25th minute
  • • Arsenal had 5 different goal scorers
  • • L. Williamson was shown a yellow card for time wasting

Lineups

Arsenal W

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 14 D. van Domselaar (G)
  • 2 E. Fox (D)
  • 5 L. Codina (D)
  • 11 K. McCabe (D)
  • 24 T. Hinds (D)
  • 10 K. Little (M)
  • 21 V. Pelova (M)
  • 31 S. Holmberg (M)
  • 12 F. Leonhardsen-Maanum (M)
  • 15 O. Smith (M)
  • 25 S. Blackstenius (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 B. Votikova
  • 28 A. Borbe
  • 19 C. Foord
  • 8 M. Caldentey
  • 6 L. Williamson
  • 23 A. Russo
  • 44 S. Harwood
  • 3 C. Wubben-Moy
  • 60 M. Dixon

Leicester City WFC

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 13 O. Clark (G)
  • 20 S. Mayling (D)
  • 12 A. Ale (D)
  • 2 S. Kees (D)
  • 17 J. Thibaud (D)
  • 29 A. Neville (D)
  • 21 H. Cain (M)
  • 3 S. Tierney (M)
  • 5 E. van Egmond (M)
  • 23 O. McLoughlin (M)
  • 27 S. O’Brien (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 K. Keane
  • 28 R. Williams
  • 9 N. Mouchon
  • 32 R. Ayane
  • 10 E. Jansson
  • 11 A. Lehmann
  • 15 H. Payne
  • 31 C. Swaby
  • 7 M. Goodwin

Timeline

  1. Arsenal W
    25' Arsenal W Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Maanum · Assist: Taylor Hinds
  2. Arsenal W
    27' Arsenal W Goal · Normal Goal
    Smilla Holmberg · Assist: F. Maanum
  3. Arsenal W
    41' Arsenal W Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Blackstenius · Assist: F. Maanum
  4. Arsenal W
    45' Arsenal W Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Blackstenius · Assist: V. Pelova
  5. Leicester City WFC
    46' Leicester City WFC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Clark · On: K. Keane
  6. Arsenal W
    46' Arsenal W subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Blackstenius · On: A. Russo
  7. Arsenal W
    48' Arsenal W Goal · Normal Goal
    Smilla Holmberg · Assist: O. Smith
  8. Arsenal W
    52' Arsenal W subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Smith · On: C. Foord
  9. Arsenal W
    52' Arsenal W subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Fox · On: L. Williamson
  10. Arsenal W
    55' Arsenal W Goal · Normal Goal
    Mariona Caldentey · Assist: Laia Codina
  11. Arsenal W
    57' Arsenal W Card · Yellow Card
    L. Williamson

    Time wasting

  12. Leicester City WFC
    57' Leicester City WFC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Tierney · On: N. Mouchon
  13. Leicester City WFC
    57' Leicester City WFC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Ale · On: C. Swaby
  14. Leicester City WFC
    61' Leicester City WFC Card · Yellow Card
    C. Swaby

    Foul

  15. Arsenal W
    63' Arsenal W Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Williamson · Assist: Smilla Holmberg
  16. Leicester City WFC
    70' Leicester City WFC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. van Egmond · On: Emma Jansson
  17. Leicester City WFC
    70' Leicester City WFC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. O’Brien · On: Alisha Lehmann
  18. Arsenal W
    81' Arsenal W subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. McCabe · On: S. Harwood

Match Stats

Stat Arsenal W Leicester City WFC
Fouls 4 7
Pass Accuracy 89% 75%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 28 3
Corners 8 0
Total Passes 612 299
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 5 0
Shots on Target 16 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 2
Possession 67% 33%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 546 225
Shots Inside Box 22 1
Saves 1 9
Shots Outside Box 6 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Arsenal's early goals in the 25th and 27th minutes set the tone and put pressure on Leicester City WFC's defense.
  • ▸ Substitutions in the 46th minute, including S. Blackstenius and O. Smith, continued Arsenal's momentum, adding to their lead.