Man United finally broke their early‑season drought in the Women's Super League with a 2-1 win over West Ham United at Leigh Sports Village, earning their first triumph of the 2026/27 season. Coach Eva Olid’s side had managed just a solitary point from their opening three fixtures, so the early goal in the tenth minute was a huge morale boost.
Elisabeth Terland met an Anna Sandberg cross with a clean header that slipped past the Hammers’ keeper, Constance Picaud, who had been positioned well but could not intervene in time. The United side almost doubled the lead before the interval. Hanna Lundkvist rose to meet a second cross, only for Picaud to make a spectacular fingertip save, pushing the ball over the bar and keeping the score at 1-0.
The visitors emerged from the break with renewed vigor, creating three chances in a span of three minutes. Andrea Medina struck the side‑post, Jess Park’s effort drifted wide, and Terland forced yet another reflex save from Picaud, underscoring the pressure United were applying. West Ham’s first genuine threat did not materialise until the 50th minute, when Estelle Cascarino broke free down the centre and unleashed a dipping shot that forced United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis‑Joyce to tip the ball over the bar. The game remained tightly contested until the 72nd minute, when Medina, after receiving a perfectly timed pass from Park, managed to slot home a rebound after her initial strike was blocked.
That goal seemed to cement a 2-0 advantage for United. However, the Hammers earned a lifeline when Viviane Asseyi was brought down in the penalty area by Sandberg. The spot‑kick was calmly converted, rolling into the bottom left corner and giving West Ham a consolation goal, which also meant United could not keep a clean sheet.
The match concluded 2-1 in favour of Manchester United, a result that should provide a platform for the team to build on as the season progresses. In another notable fixture, Liverpool recorded a 2-0 victory over their Merseyside rivals Everton at Anfield, marking the club’s first WSL derby win at the historic ground. Historically, Liverpool had struggled at Anfield, losing eight of their nine league matches there, five of which were to Everton. The tide turned in the fourth minute when Beata Olsson headed in a looping cross, giving Gareth Taylor’s side an early lead.
Liverpool continued to press, but Everton’s defensive midfielder Ruby Mace proved a formidable barrier, blocking a shot from Natalia Ramos and clearing a dangerous header from Cornelia Kapocs off the line. Kapocs eventually broke through in the 85th minute, sweeping home the second goal to seal a 2-0 win for Liverpool, a result that could boost their confidence in upcoming fixtures. Further down the table, Tottenham Hotspur delivered a dominant performance against Aston Villa, winning 4-0 after a prolific second half. The victory moved Spurs within two points of league leaders Manchester City, sitting on ten points after four games.
Villa, positioned 13th, had held their own in the first half, but the second half saw Victoria Pelova open the scoring in the 54th minute. She doubled the lead shortly after with a curling finish.
Caitlin Dijkstra added a back‑post header, and Cathinka Tandberg’s rebound finished the scoring, making the result appear inevitable. Newly promoted Birmingham City are still hunting for their inaugural WSL win.
They managed to secure a point in a high‑scoring 3-3 draw against Crystal Palace at St Andrew’s. Birmingham appeared poised for a win at the break, leading 2-1 thanks to a double from Oceane Hurtre. Hurtre’s first goal arrived just 40 seconds into the match, but Palace equalised in the 30th minute after a goalkeeper error allowed Shanade Hopcroft’s free‑kick to find the net.
Hurtre restored Birmingham’s lead three minutes later with a powerful strike from a tight angle. The second half turned into a seesaw battle. Bethany England equalised for Palace in the 70th minute, and Lexi Lloyd‑Smith completed the comeback with a composed one‑on‑one finish. Birmingham’s hopes were revived in the 87th minute when substitute Suzu Amano netted a deflected equaliser, ensuring the Blues earned their second point of the campaign and denying Palace a second win.
The match highlighted the competitive nature of the league and the fine margins that can separate victory from defeat. Overall, the weekend’s fixtures showcased a mixture of breakthrough wins, hard‑fought draws, and dominant displays, illustrating the growing depth and excitement within the Women’s Super League as clubs continue to battle for supremacy and survival.