Match summary
West Ham United defeated London City Lionesses 2-1 in Barclays WSL, 2026/27 season.
Explore the summary, statistics, lineups and key events from this women's football match.
Barclays WSL · 2026/27 · J2 ·
Context
- Chigwell Construction Stadium — Dagenham, England
- Attendance: 1,638 / 6,078 (26.9%)
- Referee: Richard Eley
Statistical analysis
In a tight contest, london City Lionesses controlled 65% of the ball against 35%. West Ham United produced the highest xG total (1.80 to 1.50). London City Lionesses recorded more shots (13 to 8), including 7 on target against 4.
London City Lionesses created 4 big chances against 3. London City Lionesses completed more passes (464 to 192), with 84% accuracy against 67%. West Ham United won a larger share of duels (57%).
London City Lionesses was more present in the opposition box (26 touches to 13). West Ham United made 13 interceptions and 63 recoveries.
Tactical approach
West Ham United (4-4-2) · London City Lionesses (4-2-3-1)
West Ham United — Coach: Rita Guarino · London City Lionesses — Coach: Eder Maestre
Starting lineups
West Ham United · 4-4-2
Constance Picaud, Kelly Gago, Saki Kumagai, Estelle Cascarino, Eva Nyström, Inès Belloumou, Katie Zelem (Captain), Riko Ueki, Seraina Piubel, Viviane Asseyi, Nadine Riesen.
London City Lionesses · 4-2-3-1
Janni Thomsen, Rosa Kafaji, Elene Lete, Alanna Kennedy, Isa Kardinaal, Poppy Pattinson, Daniëlle van de Donk, Grace Geyoro, Freya Godfrey, Mapi León, Alexia Putellas (Captain).
Highest-rated player
Constance Picaud earned the highest rating of the match (9.1) for West Ham United. This is an automatically computed rating, not an official player-of-the-match award.
