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Manchester United 1–0 Liverpool

  
 
Barclays WSL2026/27 • J5
FT
Manchester United
Manchester United4-2-3-1
1–0
HT 1-0
Liverpool
Liverpool4-1-4-1
Main refereePhoebe Cross
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The Progress With Unity Stadium

Leigh, England3,41612,000
Matchday 5
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Timeline

  1. First half
  2. 6'
  3. 42'
    Natalia RamosYellow card
  4. Second half
  5. Mared Griffithscomes on for Andrea MedinaSubstitution
    52'
  6. Andrea MedinaYellow card
    52'
  7. 54'
    Kirsty MacLeanYellow card
  8. 58'
    Marie-Therese Höbingercomes on for Kirsty MacLeanSubstitution
  9. Simi Awujocomes on for Ella TooneSubstitution
    67'
  10. 77'
    Mao Itamuracomes on for Natalia RamosSubstitution
  11. Lea Schüllercomes on for Elisabeth TerlandSubstitution
    81'
  12. 84'
    Mia Enderbycomes on for Alice BergströmSubstitution
  13. Simi AwujoYellow card
    86'
  14. Full time
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Match summary

Manchester United defeated Liverpool 1-0 in Barclays WSL, 2026/27 season.

Explore the summary, statistics, lineups and key events from this women's football match.

Barclays WSL · 2026/27 · J5 ·  

Context

  • The Progress With Unity Stadium — Leigh, England
  • Attendance: 3,416 / 12,000 (28.5%)
  • Referee: Phoebe Cross

How the match unfolded

HT: 1–0

Julia Zigiotti Olme (6').

Statistical analysis

In a tight contest, liverpool produced the highest xG total (1.47 to 0.47). Liverpool recorded more shots (15 to 9), including 8 on target against 3. Liverpool created 2 big chances against 1.

Manchester United completed more passes (353 to 341), with 76% accuracy against 78%. Manchester United won a larger share of duels (58%). Liverpool was more present in the opposition box (22 touches to 15).

Liverpool made 12 interceptions and 61 recoveries. Manchester United made 8 saves to 2.

Tactical approach

Manchester United (4-2-3-1) · Liverpool (4-1-4-1)

Manchester United — Coach: Eva Olid · Liverpool — Coach: Gareth Taylor

Highest-rated player

Phallon Tullis-Joyce earned the highest rating of the match (10.0) for Manchester United. This is an automatically computed rating, not an official player-of-the-match award.

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