Man United finally broke their early‑season drought in the Women's Super League with a 2-1 triumph over West Ham United at Leigh Sports Village, marking their first win of the 2026/27 campaign. Coach Eva Olid’s side had collected only a solitary point from their opening three fixtures, so the early goal gave them a much‑needed lift. Within ten minutes of kickoff, Elisabeth Terland met a cross from Anna Sandberg and headed the ball unchallenged into the net, putting United ahead. The lead could have been doubled before the half‑time whistle, but West Ham keeper Constance Picaud made a reflex save, tipping Hanna Lundkvist’s powerful header over the bar in the final moments of the first half.
United emerged from the break with renewed vigor, creating three chances in a rapid three‑minute spell. Andrea Medina struck the post, Jess Park sent a shot wide, and Terland forced another fingertip save from Picaud. West Ham, on the other hand, struggled to find a clear shot on target for the first hour of play.
Their breakthrough finally arrived when Estelle Cascarino broke through the midfield, unleashed a dipping drive that forced United’s goalkeeper Phallon Tullis‑Joyce to make a reflex save. The decisive moment came with 18 minutes remaining. After a blocked initial attempt, Medina collected a precise pass from Park and, showing composure, slotted the ball past Picaud to make it 2-0. The goal seemed to seal a clean sheet for United, but Viviane Asseyi restored hope for the Hammers when she was brought down by Sandberg inside the penalty area.
The referee pointed to the spot, and Asseyi calmly converted, sending the ball into the bottom left corner and reducing the deficit to one. United held on for the win, earning three points and a much‑needed morale boost.
In other WSL action, Chelsea extended their unbeaten run to 12 matches with a 1-0 victory over Arsenal in a London derby at Stamford Bridge. The run, comprising ten wins and two draws, dates back to early February and ended Arsenal’s own 23‑game unbeaten streak that lasted almost a year. Arsenal dominated much of the first half; both Kim Little and Mariona Caldentey saw their efforts rebound off the woodwork, yet they failed to produce a single shot on target before the break. Chelsea took the lead when Keira Walsh’s 20‑yard strike was parried by Arsenal’s Anneke Borbe, and Alyssa Thompson pounced on the rebound, firing the ball high into the net.
Despite Arsenal’s manager Renee Slegers introducing attacking options such as Chloe Kelly, Caitlin Foord and Stina Blackstenius, the visitors could not find an equaliser. The defeat marked Arsenal’s third consecutive league loss, leaving them seven points behind leaders Manchester City.
Further down the table, Liverpool broke a long‑standing hoodoo at Anfield by beating Everton 2-0, securing the club’s first WSL Merseyside derby win at their home ground. Historically, Liverpool had lost eight of nine league matches at Anfield, five of those to Everton.
The Reds opened the scoring early, with Beata Olsson heading in from a set‑piece in the fourth minute. Liverpool continued to press, but Everton’s midfielder Ruby Mace provided a solid shield, clearing away a shot from Natalia Ramos and blocking a close‑range effort from Cornelia Kapocs. Kapocs eventually found the net on her second attempt, slotting home the winner with just under five minutes left, cementing a 2-0 victory.
Tottenham Hotspur delivered a dominant second‑half display against Aston Villa, finishing the match 4-0 and keeping them within striking distance of league leaders Manchester City. The win moved Spurs to ten points from four games, just two points behind the champions. Villa, sitting 13th, had defended resolutely in the first half, but the floodgates opened after Victoria Pelova scored in the 54th minute.
Pelova doubled the lead shortly after with a curling finish. Caitlin Dijkstra added a back‑post header, and Cathinka Tandberg’s rebound completed the rout, ensuring the match was beyond Villa’s reach.
Newly promoted Birmingham City continued their search for a maiden WSL win, salvaging a point in a thrilling 3-3 draw with Crystal Palace at St Andrew’s. Suzu Amano, introduced from the bench, netted a deflected equaliser in the 87th minute, securing a point for the Blues. Birmingham had looked poised for a first victory, leading 2-1 at halftime thanks to a double from Oceane Hurtre.
Hurtre opened the scoring after just 40 seconds, but Palace equalised in the 30th minute when a goalkeeper error allowed Shanade Hopcroft’s free‑kick to find the net. Hurtre restored the lead three minutes later with a powerful strike from a tight angle.
In the second half, Palace fought back; Bethany England equalised in the 70th minute, and Lexi Lloyd‑Smith completed the comeback with a confident one‑on‑one finish. Amano’s late goal ensured Birmingham left St Andrew’s with a point and prevented Palace from claiming a second win. These results highlight the competitive nature of the 2026/27 WSL season, where early‑season form can shift dramatically and every point is fiercely contested as teams vie for top‑flight supremacy.