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Manchester City vs Liverpool (2026-05-03T11:00:00.000Z)

WSL Round 21
  • Joie Stadium
  • Kirsty Dowle
1 - 0Full time

    Manchester City vs Liverpool (2026-05-03T11:00:00.000Z)


    Match review

    Manchester City 1-0 Liverpool: Late Knaak header puts hosts on brink of WSL title

    Manchester City are on the brink of their first Women's Super League title since 2016, following a nervy 1-0 victory at home to Liverpool.


    Momentum

      Top stats

      Ball possession
      58%
      42%
    • 1.39
      Expected goals (xG)
      1.39
    • 14
      Total shots
      9
    • 26
      Touches in opposition box
      15

    Events

    Alex Greenwood
    32‎’‎
    42‎’‎
    51‎’‎
    71‎’‎
    Rebecca Knaak (1 - 0)assist by Alex Greenwood
    90‎’‎+1
    90‎’‎+6
    7.5

    Manchester City

    4-2-3-1

    6.7

    Liverpool

    4-2-3-1
    7.5
    Manchester City
    4-2-3-1
    8.2
    31Yamashita
    8.3
    27Knaak
    6.7
    Liverpool
    4-2-3-1

    Coach

    Coach

    Substitutes

    Team form


      Top stats

      Ball possession
      58%
      42%
    • 1.39
      Expected goals (xG)
      1.39
    • 14
      Total shots
      9
    • 26
      Touches in opposition box
      15

    Player of the Match

    Rebecca Knaak
    Manchester City
    8.3

    About the match

      Manchester City faces Liverpool at Joie Stadium on Sun, May 3, 2026, 11:00 UTC. This match is part of the WSL. You can check the recent head-to-head encounters, as well as full H2H record on this page to see how Manchester City and Liverpool have fared against each other in the past. On FotMob, you can follow the Manchester City vs Liverpool live score with a full set of match features, including:

    • Live updates: Every goal, card, substitution and key moment instantly delivered on FotMob.

    • Real-time extensive stats powered by Opta: Possession, shots, corners, big chances created, xG, momentum, and shot maps.

    • The lineups are:
      Manchester City (4-2-3-1): Ayaka Yamashita - Kerstin Casparij, Jade Rose, Rebecca Knaak, Alex Greenwood - Sam Coffey, Yui Hasegawa - Aoba Fujino, Kerolin, Lauren Hemp - Khadija Shaw.
      Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Jennifer Falk - Risa Shimizu, Jenna Clark, Grace Fisk, Alejandra Bernabé - Denise O'Sullivan, Fuka Nagano - Mia Enderby, Beata Olsson, Ceri Holland - Aurélie Csillag.

    • Injury and suspension information are provided on FotMob ahead of every match, giving you the latest team news before lineups are announced.

    • Team form & Head-to-head history: Compare recent results and see how Manchester City and Liverpool have performed against each other. The current head to head record for the teams are Manchester City 12 win(s), Liverpool 2 win(s), and 0 draw(s).

    • TV and streaming info: Find out where to watch the match.

    • Live standings: Follow league tables and tournament info in real time.

    • Live odds & insights: Track match favorites and before, during and post match.

    • Commentary & ticker: Rich text commentary for major matches to follow the action even if you can't watch.

    • All of these features make FotMob the best way to follow Manchester City vs Liverpool, whether you're checking the scores or diving into detailed stats. FotMob also covers every team and competition worldwide, with fixtures, results, and squad info available on team pages.

      FotMob is available on the web and as a free app for iOS and Android. Install the app to get notifications, live scores, and full match coverage so you never miss a moment.

    Insights

    • Have scored 11 goals in their last 5 matches

    • Have been awarded the most penalties this season (3)

    • Khadija Shaw is the competition's top scorer (19)

    • Have scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches

    • Martha Thomas has the most shots on target per match for Liverpool (0.9)

    • Ceri Holland has created the most big chances for Liverpool (7)

    Joie StadiumManchester, England
    Capacity7,000
    Attendance4,869
    70%
    SurfaceGrass
    Weather conditions
    13°C
    • Kirsty Dowle

    Who will win?


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    Joie StadiumManchester, England
    Capacity7,000
    Attendance4,869
    70%
    SurfaceGrass
    Weather conditions
    13°C

    About the match

      Manchester City faces Liverpool at Joie Stadium on Sun, May 3, 2026, 11:00 UTC. This match is part of the WSL. You can check the recent head-to-head encounters, as well as full H2H record on this page to see how Manchester City and Liverpool have fared against each other in the past. On FotMob, you can follow the Manchester City vs Liverpool live score with a full set of match features, including:

    • Live updates: Every goal, card, substitution and key moment instantly delivered on FotMob.

    • Real-time extensive stats powered by Opta: Possession, shots, corners, big chances created, xG, momentum, and shot maps.

    • The lineups are:
      Manchester City (4-2-3-1): Ayaka Yamashita - Kerstin Casparij, Jade Rose, Rebecca Knaak, Alex Greenwood - Sam Coffey, Yui Hasegawa - Aoba Fujino, Kerolin, Lauren Hemp - Khadija Shaw.
      Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Jennifer Falk - Risa Shimizu, Jenna Clark, Grace Fisk, Alejandra Bernabé - Denise O'Sullivan, Fuka Nagano - Mia Enderby, Beata Olsson, Ceri Holland - Aurélie Csillag.

    • Injury and suspension information are provided on FotMob ahead of every match, giving you the latest team news before lineups are announced.

    • Team form & Head-to-head history: Compare recent results and see how Manchester City and Liverpool have performed against each other. The current head to head record for the teams are Manchester City 12 win(s), Liverpool 2 win(s), and 0 draw(s).

    • TV and streaming info: Find out where to watch the match.

    • Live standings: Follow league tables and tournament info in real time.

    • Live odds & insights: Track match favorites and before, during and post match.

    • Commentary & ticker: Rich text commentary for major matches to follow the action even if you can't watch.

    • All of these features make FotMob the best way to follow Manchester City vs Liverpool, whether you're checking the scores or diving into detailed stats. FotMob also covers every team and competition worldwide, with fixtures, results, and squad info available on team pages.

      FotMob is available on the web and as a free app for iOS and Android. Install the app to get notifications, live scores, and full match coverage so you never miss a moment.

    Insights

    • Have scored 11 goals in their last 5 matches

    • Have been awarded the most penalties this season (3)

    • Khadija Shaw is the competition's top scorer (19)

    • Have scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches

    • Martha Thomas has the most shots on target per match for Liverpool (0.9)

    • Ceri Holland has created the most big chances for Liverpool (7)

    Who will win?