Women's Super League, matchday 9: Manchester City Women pull clear

Manchester City Women still lead the table and are still unbeaten after 9 matches. Chelsea Women are also still unbeaten after 9 matches. The gap between Manchester City Women and Chelsea Women went from 0 to 2 points this round.

The Women's Super League produced 24 goals in seven matches on matchday 9, an average of 3.4 a game. The away sides took two wins, the hosts four, and one match ended level. Nine goals came before half-time and fifteen after.

The standout result

Manchester City Women – West Ham Women 5-0

At Manchester Regional Arena, Manchester City Women beat West Ham Women 5-0. In the 38th minute, Khadija Shaw scored for Manchester City Women, assisted by Carlotta Wamser. Manchester City Women led 1-0 at the break. Khadija Shaw struck again in the 53rd for Manchester City Women, assisted by Lauren Hemp. Aoba Fujino netted in the 60th minute. Iman Beney was on target in the 68th minute, assisted by Aoba Fujino. Khadija Shaw scored again in the 74th minute, assisted by Grace Clinton.

The other matches

Chelsea Women – Everton Women 1-1

Chelsea Women drew 1-1 with Everton Women at Wheatsheaf Park. Sandy Baltimore scored in the 28th minute for Chelsea Women, assisted by Lucy Bronze. An own goal by Lucy Bronze in the 33rd minute counted for Everton Women.

Liverpool Women – Arsenal Women 1-2

Liverpool Women lost 1-2 to Arsenal Women. Alessia Russo found the net in the 9th for Arsenal Women, assisted by Emily Fox. In the 15th minute, beata olsson scored for Liverpool Women, assisted by Natalia Ramos Álvarez. Alessia Russo struck again in the 45th for Arsenal Women, assisted by Lisa Baum.

Aston Villa Women – Manchester United Women 0-1

Aston Villa Women lost 0-1 to Manchester United Women at Trevor Brown Memorial Ground. Julia Zigiotti Olme netted in the 72nd minute for Manchester United Women, assisted by Hanna Lundkvist.

Tottenham Hotspur Women – Brighton Women 2-1

At Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Tottenham Hotspur Women beat Brighton Women 2-1. Francesca Kirby was on target in the 2nd minute for Brighton Women, assisted by Olaug tvedten. Tottenham Hotspur Women went into half-time 0-1 down. Signe Gaupset scored in the 51st minute for Tottenham Hotspur Women, assisted by Olivia Holdt. Olivia Holdt found the net in the 53rd, assisted by Drew Spence.

Crystal Palace Women – Charlton Athletic Women 3-2

Crystal Palace Women beat Charlton Athletic Women 3-2. In the 57th minute, Lexi Lloyd-Smith scored for Crystal Palace Women, assisted by Teyah Goldie. N'Dow struck in the 73rd for Charlton Athletic Women. Leah Mary-Jane Davidson netted in the 74th minute. Everett was on target in the 81st minute for Crystal Palace Women, assisted by Lexi Lloyd-Smith. Bethany England scored in the 90th minute.

London City Lionesses Women – Birmingham City Women 4-1

London City Lionesses Women beat Birmingham City Women 4-1 at Princes Park. Poppy Pattinson found the net in the 10th for London City Lionesses Women. In the 16th minute, Delphine Cascarino scored, assisted by Grace Geyoro. London City Lionesses Women took a 2-0 lead into half-time. Oceane Hurtre struck in the 50th for Birmingham City Women, assisted by Lisa Naalsund. Grace Geyoro netted in the 74th minute for London City Lionesses Women. Kadidiatou Diani was on target in the 92nd minute, assisted by Freya Godfrey.

Charlton Athletic Women were already bottom before this round and have 0 points, 6 behind Birmingham City Women. Khadija Shaw scored 3 goals for Manchester City Women in the biggest win of the round, Manchester City Women 5-0 West Ham Women.

Results and scorers

• Chelsea Women 1-1 Everton Women — Sandy Baltimore (Chelsea Women, 28'); Lucy Bronze (Everton Women, 33', own goal)
• Manchester City Women 5-0 West Ham Women — Khadija Shaw (Manchester City Women, 38'); Khadija Shaw (Manchester City Women, 53'); Aoba Fujino (Manchester City Women, 60'); Iman Beney (Manchester City Women, 68'); Khadija Shaw (Manchester City Women, 74')
• Liverpool Women 1-2 Arsenal Women — Alessia Russo (Arsenal Women, 9'); beata olsson (Liverpool Women, 15'); Alessia Russo (Arsenal Women, 45')
• Aston Villa Women 0-1 Manchester United Women — Julia Zigiotti Olme (Manchester United Women, 72')
• Tottenham Hotspur Women 2-1 Brighton Women — Francesca Kirby (Brighton Women, 2'); Signe Gaupset (Tottenham Hotspur Women, 51'); Olivia Holdt (Tottenham Hotspur Women, 53')
• Crystal Palace Women 3-2 Charlton Athletic Women — Lexi Lloyd-Smith (Crystal Palace Women, 57'); N'Dow (Charlton Athletic Women, 73'); Leah Mary-Jane Davidson (Charlton Athletic Women, 74'); Everett (Crystal Palace Women, 81'); Bethany England (Crystal Palace Women, 90')
• London City Lionesses Women 4-1 Birmingham City Women — Poppy Pattinson (London City Lionesses Women, 10'); Delphine Cascarino (London City Lionesses Women, 16'); Oceane Hurtre (Birmingham City Women, 50'); Grace Geyoro (London City Lionesses Women, 74'); Kadidiatou Diani (London City Lionesses Women, 92')

Table

Top scorers

1. K. Shaw (Manchester City Women) — 12 goals
2. V. Pelova (Tottenham Hotspur Women) — 6 goals
3. M. Malard (Chelsea Women) — 6 goals
4. L. Hemp (Manchester City Women) — 5 goals
5. V. Asseyi (West Ham Women) — 5 goals