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Manchester United hold Manchester City to end their perfect WSL start
Manchester United and Manchester City drew 1-1 in a Women's Super League derby at the Leigh Sports Ground on Sunday.
City had won every league match this season before the game, while United came into it fourth in the table.
Mary Fowler set up Bunny Shaw to put City ahead in the 66th minute.
Elisabeth Terland equalised in the 89th minute to earn United a point.
The draw ended City's perfect start and left both City and Chelsea on 19 points.
Chelsea moved top on goal difference after beating Crystal Palace 3-1 earlier that day.
Manchester United and Manchester City drew 1-1 in the Women’s Super League on 25 October 2026.
Elisabeth Terland scored a late equaliser for Manchester United.
The draw ended Manchester City’s perfect record in the league, according to BBC Sport.
Manchester United’s website had announced that Eva had named an XI to face City Women the day before the match.
- Who
- Manchester United Women and Manchester City Women.
- What
- The teams drew 1-1 in the Women’s Super League.
- When
- 25 October 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- The teams were playing a Women’s Super League match; the sources do not state a further reason.
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Manchester United’s website published an announcement that Eva had named an XI to face City Women.
Manchester United and Manchester City drew 1-1, with Elisabeth Terland scoring a late equaliser.
- Score
- Manchester United 1-1 Manchester City
- Competition
- Women’s Super League
- Equaliser
- Elisabeth Terland scored late for Manchester United
- Lineup announcement
- Manchester United published it on 24 October 2026
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