Get ready for a full slate of Women’s Super League action this Sunday, with every match streamed live on Sky Sports. The schedule features two high‑stakes derbies that promise excitement, plus several crucial fixtures as clubs battle for points early in the campaign. Manchester United versus West Ham United kicks off at 1:00 p.m. United have yet to taste victory in their opening three games, but they earned a valuable point after a gritty 1-1 draw at the Emirates against Arsenal.
After a difficult start that saw them concede seven goals in the first two outings, the team looked markedly steadier in the second half, finally breaking down Arsenal’s defence in the 96th minute. United thrive when they can hit opponents on the counter‑attack, using quick‑thinking midfielders to shift the ball forward and exploit spaces behind the defence. Since joining in the summer, Andrea Medina has added a burst of speed and aggression that has sharpened their transition play.
Despite this, United have recorded just ten shots across the three matches, the lowest total of any side in WSL history at this stage. To increase their scoring chances, they will rely on the creative trio of Jess Park, Simi Awujo and, if she returns to the starting eleven, Ella Toone, to supply forward Elisabeth Terland with quality service. As the season progresses, these patterns should become more fluid and threatening. At 2:00 p.m., Birmingham City face Crystal Palace.
Both clubs are still adjusting after promotion from the second tier and are searching for consistency. Their previous matches were tough, with Palace having suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of Tottenham, while Birmingham endured a similar setback. Nevertheless, each side managed to get on the scoresheet, a small consolation compared with Charlton Athletic, who have yet to find the net.
This encounter is likely to be cautious, as neither team can afford a slip that would hand a rival a crucial three points. Survival in the top flight will depend on grinding out results, so both managers will emphasise defensive solidity and the ability to win aerial battles. Five players have already logged ten or more headed clearances this term, and four of them are expected to feature on Sunday, underscoring the importance of dominance in the air.
Liverpool travel to Anfield to meet Everton at 2:00 p.m. The Merseyside rivalry has long been a source of frustration for Everton, who have struggled to win at Liverpool’s home ground. In fact, Liverpool have lost eight of their nine league games at Anfield this season, a pattern that manager Gareth Taylor will be eager to reverse.
Under Taylor, Liverpool have begun to blend attractive possession football with a pragmatic approach that yields results. They have already scored seven goals this campaign, surpassing their total from the first ten games of the previous season.
Only Chelsea and Arsenal have forced more high‑intensity turnovers, indicating that Liverpool’s press is operating with the speed and coordination Taylor demands. Everton have enjoyed a modest run of form, but both of their victories have come via own goals, suggesting they still need a clearer attacking identity.
Liverpool will look to impose their style and punish any defensive lapses from the Toffees. Also at 2:00 p.m., Tottenham Hotspur take on Aston Villa.
Last season’s unforgettable 7-3 thriller between the two sides still resonates with fans, and Spurs have continued their attacking flair by netting seven goals against Crystal Palace in their most recent outing. A highlight was Amanda Nilsen’s 86th‑minute strike, the culmination of a 14‑pass move that involved every outfield player except one – a testament to the fluid, possession‑based football that manager Martin Ho has instilled since his appointment in July 2025. Tottenham are currently on a seven‑game unbeaten run in the league, their longest stretch without defeat. Since Ho arrived, only Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal have accumulated more wins than Tottenham’s thirteen, signalling a rapid rise that could see them challenge for a top‑four finish.
The weekend’s marquee matchup arrives at 4:30 p.m. when Chelsea host Arsenal. This will be the tenth meeting between the two clubs across all competitions since the start of the 2023/24 season, with the head‑to‑head record level at four wins each.
Chelsea’s full‑backs are likely to be pivotal; Ellie Carpenter has already made seven carries into the final third this term, second only to Manchester City’s Lauren Hemp, and she operates like an attacking winger, stretching defences and creating chances. She is partnered on the opposite flank by Katie McCabe, who returns to face her former club for the first time since departing Arsenal in the summer.
McCabe’s experience and willingness to take risks could prove decisive, but she must manage the emotional intensity that sometimes accompanies such high‑stakes encounters. On the Arsenal side, the team has been relatively passive so far, a trend that could hand the initiative to Chelsea and give manager Sonia Bompastor an opportunity to exploit any lack of cohesion.
Both sides will be keen to secure three points, not only for pride but also to solidify their positions in the early league table. Sky Sports remains the official broadcaster of the Women’s Super League, offering live coverage of all seven matches this weekend across its channels.
Fans can also follow each game through Sky’s digital platforms, which provide in‑game clips and free‑to‑watch highlights. In addition, viewers have the chance to enter the Super 6 competition for a shot at a £1 million prize, with entry available at no cost. This comprehensive coverage ensures that supporters can stay connected to every twist and turn of the league’s opening weeks, making it an unmissable weekend for women’s football enthusiasts.