Matchday 5: 28 goals in seven matches of Women's Super League

The Women's Super League produced 28 goals in seven matches on matchday 5, an average of 4.0 a game. The away sides took two wins, the hosts four, and one match ended level. Twelve goals came before half-time and sixteen after.

A sixth‑minute strike from Zigiotti Olme settled a tightly contested Saturday‑afternoon fixture as Manchester United W edged Liverpool W 1‑0. The midfielder found the net early, giving the home side a lead they would protect for the remaining 84 minutes. The same 1‑0 advantage stood at half‑time, and despite Liverpool W’s efforts to force an equaliser, the hosts held firm through the second period. No further goals arrived, and the match ended without any stoppage‑time drama, leaving Zigiotti Olme’s contribution as the decisive moment of the afternoon.

At Rossett Park, Everton W beat Birmingham City W 2-1. Mace found the net in the 12th for Everton W, assisted by Momiki. In the 15th minute, Hurtre scored for Birmingham City W, assisted by Effa Effa. It was 1-1 at the break. Mace struck again in the 72nd for Everton W, assisted by Vignola.

West Ham W lost 0-3 to Chelsea W. In the 38th minute, Malard scored for Chelsea W. West Ham W went into half-time 0-1 down. Walsh struck in the 80th for Chelsea W, assisted by Kaptein. Hamano scored in the 87th minute.

Brighton W beat Charlton Athletic W 5-1 at American Express Stadium. Korhonen struck in the 3rd for Charlton Athletic W. Seike scored in the 25th minute for Brighton W. Kirby found the net in the 45th, assisted by Symonds. Brighton W led 2-1 at the break. In the 54th minute, Seike scored again for Brighton W. Symonds struck in the 90th, assisted by Olislagers. George scored in the 90th minute, assisted by Hayes.

At Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Tottenham Hotspur W lost 1-6 to London City Lionesses W. Putellas scored in the 3rd minute for London City Lionesses W. Diani found the net in the 22nd, assisted by Corrales. In the 34th minute, Putellas scored again, assisted by van de Donk. Tottenham Hotspur W went into half-time 0-3 down. Van de Donk struck in the 52nd for London City Lionesses W, assisted by Diani. Pelova scored in the 54th minute for Tottenham Hotspur W. Diani found the net again in the 74th for London City Lionesses W. In the 90th minute, Cascarino scored, assisted by van de Donk.

A goalless first half gave way to a livelier second period as Aston Villa W shared the points with Crystal Palace W in a 1-1 draw on Sunday. Maritz broke the deadlock in the 55th minute, finishing from a Grant assist to put the home side ahead. The lead lasted until the 74th minute, when Larkin struck the equaliser for Crystal Palace W. Interim head coach Brian Sørensen, taking charge for the first time after the midweek dismissal of Natalia Arroyo, had called for a collective improvement in performances and saw his side respond with a determined display, though they could not hold on for a first win of the campaign.

A frantic first-half finish set the tone at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, but Manchester City W ultimately ran away from Arsenal W in a 4-2 victory that deepened the visitors' early-season struggles. Baum fired Arsenal W ahead in the 43rd minute, only for Hemp to level two minutes later after a Charles assist. Russo restored Arsenal W's lead in the 49th minute, yet City W responded emphatically. Casparij equalised in the 63rd minute after Hemp turned provider, and Hemp struck again in the 72nd minute from a Hasegawa delivery to make it 3-2. Shaw sealed the win in the 84th minute, converting a Fujino pass to leave Arsenal W with four winless WSL games and manager Slegers facing a thorough review during the international break.