London City Lionesses defeat Manchester United in Women's Super League opener

London City Lionesses defeated Manchester United 2-1 on Friday at Hayes Lane Stadium to open the 2026/27 Women's Super League season. The hosts took the lead in the ninth minute when Manchester United midfielder Julia Zigiotti directed a header into her own net. Danielle van de Donk extended the London City lead to 2-0 with an 82nd-minute goal. Manchester United substitute Simi Awujo scored a late consolation goal in stoppage time, marking the visitors' only shot on target during the match. The game featured the debut of Alexia Putellas for London City, with owner Michele Kang in attendance at the sell-out fixture. Lucia Corrales left the match in the 64th minute after suffering an apparent shoulder injury.