Manchester United Women dominate Sheffield United 10-1 in League Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 9:35 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
Manchester United Women secured a commanding 10-1 victory against Sheffield United during their League Cup match at Leigh Sports Village on September 23, 2026. The Reds took control early, with Maya Le Tissier scoring from the penalty spot in the 14th minute. By halftime, United had built a 5-0 lead, with goals from debutant Rebeca Bernal, Mared Griffiths, Lea Schuller, and Ella Toone. The second half saw Schuller and Bernal adding to the tally, followed by Jess Simpson and Griffiths completing her hat-trick. Sheffield United managed a consolation goal from Amy Andrews in the 73rd minute. This match marked United's first competitive win under manager Eva Olid, following a challenging start in the Women’s Super League. Next, United faces West Ham United in WSL action this weekend.
- •Manchester United Women defeated Sheffield United 10-1 in the League Cup.
- •Maya Le Tissier opened the scoring with a penalty in the 14th minute.
- •Six players scored for United, including a hat-trick by Mared Griffiths.
- •Sheffield's lone goal came from Amy Andrews in the 73rd minute.
- •United's next match is against West Ham United in the WSL.
- 9:35 PMYahoo Sports — Manchester United Women work through frustrations with 10-1 League Cup victory
"Manchester United Women did the real-life equivalent of firing up FIFA and taking frustrations out on a virtual opponent on Wednesday. The Reds battered Sheffield United 10-1 to open League Cup play at Leigh Sports Village, the first competitive win for United under manager Eva Olid. The win over Sheffield United saw six Reds find […]
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