Leeds United Women defeat Stockport County Women to lead league
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 5:40 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Leeds United Women secured a 4-2 victory against Stockport County Women on Sunday, extending their winning streak to five matches. The result moves the team two points clear at the top of the table. Leeds has now recorded 25 goals across the first five games of the campaign. Captain Shauna Legge credited the win to the squad's improved creativity in the final third and their ability to defend under pressure during a late-game surge by the opposition. The Whites currently hold a two-point advantage in the standings as they prepare for their upcoming fixture. The team shifts its focus to training ahead of a league match against Bradford scheduled for next week.
- •Leeds United Women beat Stockport County Women 4-2 on Sunday.
- •The team currently sits in first place with a two-point lead.
- •Leeds has scored 25 goals through their first five league matches.
- •Leeds faces Bradford in their next league fixture.
- 5:40 PMYahoo Sports — Shauna Legge: It's what we've been working towards
"Leeds United Women racked up a fifth win on the bounce as they defeated Stockport County Women 4-2 on Sunday.Creating a two-point gap at the top of the table, as well as making it 25 goals scored acro...
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