Liverpool v Everton, Manchester derby, and more: Women's Super League
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Liverpool 0-1 Everton: Román Haug goes for goal from just inside the box but the shot does not have enough conviction on it and fails to challenge Brosnan. Share
Manchester United 0-0 Manchester City: United are finally able to make the substitution and Riviere makes way for Aoife Mannion. The Canadian full-back looks devastated as she limps down the tunnel. Share
Liverpool 0-1 Everton: Over at Anfield, both teams have had some good chances. Liverpool are pushing to get an equaliser before half-time – they have challenged Brosnan a fair few times so far. Share
Manchester United 0-0 Manchester City: It looks like Riviere will have to come off. The full-back looks very uncomfortable out on the pitch but her replacement, Aoife Mannion, does not seem to be ready to come on just yet. Share
Manchester United 0-0 Manchester City: There's some concern for United now as Riviere is down following what appeared to be quite a nasty twist to the left ankle. The full-back suffered the knock while going up for a header against Hemp.
She starts to slowly make her way over to the sidelines, but I'm not sure if she'll be able to continue. Share
Aside from the early goal in the Merseyside Derby, most of the action has come from Old Trafford so far. We've just passed the 20-minute mark in both games. Share
Manchester United 0-0 Manchester City: Following the injury to Ouahabi, it appears that Greenwood has moved out to left-back with Knaak playing centrally. Share
Manchester United 0-0 Manchester City: Huge chance for City now as Kerolin goes for goal from close range and forces a strong save from Tullis-Joyce. Brilliant from the keeper! Share
Manchester United 0-0 Manchester City: Terland puts the ball in the net for United – but it won't count! A deep cross is played into the box and the striker directs a looping header above Keating and into the top-right corner. However, the referee deemed there to be a push from the striker on Aleixandri and City have a free kick instead. Share
Manchester United 0-0 Manchester City: Manchester City are forced into an early change due to an injury to Ouahabi. The defender is replaced by Rebecca Knaak. Share
Everton have an early lead thanks to Snoeijs! The forward plays a one-two with Gago on the left before firing her shot past Laws from the edge of the box. What a start from the visitors! Katja Snoeijs fires Everton in front at Anfield. Photograph:Share
Manchester United 0-0 Manchester City: There's some concern for City now as Ouahabi looks in some discomfort following a collision with Riviere. Share
Liverpool 0-0 Everton: Chance for Liverpool as a free kick is sent into the box. Bonner looks to head the ball towards goal but her effort flies wide. Share
Manchester United 0-0 Manchester City: United start piling the pressure on City early as they make their way into the opposition box. Keating comes off her line to make a good save and eventually nothing comes of the attack. We're underway in the Manchester derby. Photograph: Matt McNulty/Share
And we're under way now at Anfield! Share
United kick off proceedings at Old Trafford! Share
The countdown to kick-off is on! The action at both Anfield and Old Trafford gets underway in just under five minutes! Share
In case you somehow missed it, Chelsea secured the WSL title on Wednesday by defeating Manchester United 1-0 at Leigh Sports Village. Sonia Bompastor and Co were handed a huge boost earlier in the evening when Arsenal suffered a shock 5-2 loss at the hands of Aston Villa. The Blues then needed just a point from their meeting with United but won the match thanks to a late Lucy Bronze header.
With relegation also confirmed for Crystal Palace, the only thing up for grabs now for some teams is a place in the Champions League. A win for Manchester United and Arsenal this bank holiday weekend will see both teams qualify for the competition. Share
It's a straight shootout between Birmingham City and London City Lionesses on the final day of the Women's Championship season this afternoon. The hosts need a win to secure the title and promotion, while London City just need to avoid defeat.
It will also be the first Women's Championship match ever broadcast on Sky Sports. Kick-off for that one is at 2:15pm GMT. Share
Today's WSL fixtures Liverpool v Everton
Manchester United v Manchester City
Crystal Palace v Leicester City
Tottenham v Chelsea
West Ham v Aston Villa Share
In a huge boost for Manchester City, Alex Greenwood and Lauren Hemp are both back in the starting line-up. It is the first time either player has been named in the starting XI this year. They both came off the bench for a substitute appearance against Leicester City last weekend. Share
Manchester United starting line-up: Phallon Tullis-Joyce; Gabby George, Maya Le Tissier (C), Millie Turner, Jayde Riviere; Hinata Miyazawa, Grace Clinton, Ella Toone; Leah Galton, Elisabeth Terland, Celin Bizet.
Manchester City starting line-up: Khiara Keating; Kerstin Casparij, Gracie Prior, Alex Greenwood (C), Leila Ouahabi; Laia Aleixandri, Yui Hasegawa, Laura Coombs; Jess Park, Lauren Hemp, Kerolin.
How we line up against United 🩵XI | Keating, Casparij, Prior, Greenwood (C), Ouahabi, Aleixandri, Hasegawa, Coombs, Park, Hemp, Kerolin Nicoli
SUBS | Yamashita, Layzell, Roord, Wienroither, Blindkilde Brown, Fujino, Knaak, Oyama, Murphy#ManCity | @etihad pic.twitter.com/Cmr4Cjtsd5 — Manchester City Women (@ManCityWomen) May 4, 2025 Share
Liverpool starting line-up: Rachael Laws; Grace Fisk, Jenna Clark, Gemma Bonner, Taylor Hinds (C), Sam Kerr, Füka Nagano, Marie Höbinger; Ceri Holland, Sophie Román Haug, Olivia Smith.
🔴 TEAM NEWS 🔴
The Reds to face Everton in the Merseyside derby 📋 #LIVEVE — Liverpool FC Women (@LiverpoolFCW) May 4, 2025
Everton starting line-up: Courtney Brosnan, Karen Holmgaard, Martina Fernández, Elise Stenevik, Sara Holmgaard; Justine Vanhaevermaet; Karoline Olesen, Clare Wheeler (C), Honoka Hayashi; Kelly Gago, Katja Snoeijs.
🔵 The Merseyside derby Blues.
Kelly Gago returns to the starting XI, with Aurora Galli named in the matchday squad for the first time since September 2024. pic.twitter.com/C0Xpoxj54V — Everton Women (@EvertonWomen) May 4, 2025 Share
Hello and welcome to another WSL clockwatch! We have a day of derbies lined up with Liverpool hosting Merseyside rivals Everton at Anfield and Manchester City making the short four-mile trip to Old Trafford to face Manchester United. Elsewhere, newly-crowned league champions Chelsea travel across London to face Tottenham, West Ham host Aston Villa and already-relegated Crystal Palace take on Leicester City.
I'll also bring you updates from the Championship title decider between Birmingham and London City Lionesses.
We've got plenty to look forward to this afternoon, and it all kicks off at 12pm BST - join me! Share
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