21 March 2026 at 12:00

Referee: A. Byrne

Match Summary

Manchester City W defeated Tottenham Hotspur W 5:2. The match was played in FA WSL 2025. Goals were scored by K. Shaw 8′, O. Holdt 15′, K. Shaw 18′, K. Shaw 21′, Kerolin 37′, A. Nilden 45′ (o.g.), B. England 85′. 1 yellow cards were shown. Manchester City W made 4 substitutions, Tottenham Hotspur W made 2.

Match Events

Key match events between Manchester City W and Tottenham Hotspur W — 7 goals and 1 cards recorded during the match.

Manchester City W
Tottenham Hotspur W
Kick Off
15′
O. Holdt

assist: D. Spence

K. Shaw

assist: A. Greenwood

18′
K. Shaw

assist: Kerolin

21′
Kerolin

assist: L. Hemp

37′
A. Nilden

Own Goal

45′
Half Time
56′H. Wijk
KerolinL. Coombs
62′
V. MiedemaS. Lohmann
62′
69′
D. SpenceE. Summanen
69′
O. HoldtL. Gunning Williams
A. GreenwoodL. Ouahabi
82′
K. CasparijI. Beney
82′
85′
B. England

assist: M. Vinberg

Full Time

Lineups

Manchester City W lined up in a — formation under Andree Jeglertz, while Tottenham Hotspur W deployed a — under Martin Ho.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Manchester City W is 7.34, compared to 6.80 for Tottenham Hotspur W. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Manchester City W's highest-rated starter is Kerolin (7.91), while Tottenham Hotspur W's best-rated player is O. Holdt (7.15).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Manchester City W have contributed 28 goals and 19 assists this season, led by K. Shaw (12G). Tottenham Hotspur W's starters account for 12 goals and 7 assists, spearheaded by C. Tandberg (4G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Midfield Control

Manchester City W field 11 midfielders averaging 7.34, versus Tottenham Hotspur W's 11 rated 6.80. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 83% for Manchester City W and 80% for Tottenham Hotspur W. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Manchester City W's starters have collected 8 yellow cards this season, compared to 15 for Tottenham Hotspur W. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Manchester City W's starting XI is 26.0 (youngest: K. Keating (21), oldest: A. Greenwood (32)), while Tottenham Hotspur W average 26.0 (youngest: C. Tandberg (21), oldest: D. Spence (33)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Manchester City W's starters average 14 league appearances each, versus 14 for Tottenham Hotspur W. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Manchester City WPosition StrengthTottenham Hotspur W
7.34
Avg Rating
6.80
7.34Midfielder (11 v 11)6.80
28G 19A12G 7A
Manchester City W
35MidfielderK. Keating7.9
18MidfielderK. Casparij7.21G5A
4MidfielderJ. Rose7.2
27MidfielderR. Knaak7.31G
5MidfielderA. Greenwood7.1
17MidfielderS. Coffey6.9
14MidfielderKerolin7.97G3A
19MidfielderL. Blindkilde6.7
10MidfielderV. Miedema7.56G4A
11MidfielderL. Hemp7.31G4A
9MidfielderK. Shaw7.912G3A
Tottenham Hotspur W
1MidfielderL. Kop7.0
22MidfielderH. Wijk6.6
5MidfielderM. Bartrip6.7
6MidfielderA. Nilden6.61A
41MidfielderJ. Blakstad6.81G1A
11MidfielderO. Holdt7.23G3A
24MidfielderD. Spence6.91A
8MidfielderS. Gaupset
13MidfielderM. Vinberg6.61G1A
19MidfielderC. Tandberg6.94G
9MidfielderB. England6.83G

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Manchester City W have recorded 5 wins, 1 draws and 0 defeats. Tottenham Hotspur W show 1 wins, 1 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.

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Manchester City W vs Tottenham Hotspur W Head to Head Results

Manchester City W and Tottenham Hotspur W have met 1 times — Manchester City W won 1, Tottenham Hotspur W won 0, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Manchester City W leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 1 meetings. A combined 6 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 6.00 per match (5 for the home side, 1 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–5 in 2025.

1

Manchester City W

0

Drawn

0

Tottenham Hotspur W

Goals: 5Goals: 1

Recent Meetings (1)

19 Sept 2025Tottenham Hotspur W1 – 5Manchester City W
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 23 Mar 2026