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RTÉ News
04-05-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
WSL: Abbie Larkin on target as relegated Crystal Palace salvage draw
Republic of Ireland International Abbie Larkin came to the rescue with a 98th minute equaliser for Crystal Palace against Leicester in the Women's Super League. There were two goals in added time as relegated Crystal Palace salvaged a 2-2 draw in South London. Shannon O'Brien thought she had won it for the Foxes late on, only for Larkin to swoop eight minutes beyond the 90. Palace's top-flight spot will be filled next season by London City Lionesses after they held off promotion rivals Birmingham to seal the Championship title with a 2-2 draw. Meanwhile, Louise Quinn made her final appearance for Birmingham City before her retirement. Manchester United sealed a top-three finish at the expense of rivals Manchester City, coming from two goals down to bank the draw they needed at Old Trafford. Marc Skinner's side went into the derby knowing a point would be enough to secure their spot in next year's Champions League but had to do things the hard way after first-half goals from Laia Aleixandri and Rebecca Knaak in the first half. Grace Clinton got them back in it and Melvine Malard stepped off the bench to hit the equaliser. The Red Devils played the last 21 minutes with 10 players after Aoife Mannion collected a second booking, but held out. Champions Chelsea celebrated a 1-0 win over Tottenham, leaving them one more match against Liverpool to complete the entire WSL season undefeated. Sonia Bompastor named just two survivors from the team that guaranteed the title in midweek but it was still enough. Catarina Macario showed quick feet in the penalty box in the 35th minute and was felled by a combination of Molly Bartrip and Ashleigh Neville. She got back up to convert from the spot, with Spurs failing to muster a response. Everton took the bragging rights at Anfield with a 2-0 win over Liverpool in the Merseyside derby. Katja Snoeijs scored the opener after only six minutes and Karen Holmgaard doubled the advantage at the back post with 20 gone. Liverpool laboured but went no closer than a Taylor Hinds shot against the crossbar. The Reds have not won the fixture in the league since 2019. Earlier, Hannah Cain had put Leicester ahead before Annabel Blanchard levelled from the penalty spot. Isobel Goodwin and Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah gave the capital side a two-goal cushion and they held on for the point they needed despite Birmingham running them close with an 86th minute equaliser. Aston Villa made it four wins in a row with a 3-2 success at West Ham. Both sides netted twice in an action-packed first half before Chastity Grant's decisive finish won it for the visitors.
The Independent
04-05-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Crystal Palace vs Leicester City LIVE: Women's Super League latest score, goals and updates from fixture
The new Women's Super League marks the start of a new era for reigning champions Chelsea, with long-serving boss Emma Hayes having departed in summer to start a new adventure with the USA Women's team. Last year they just about did enough to claim the title on goal difference ahead of Manchester City, while Arsenal will again hope to make it a three-horse race for the WSL title. Meanwhile Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham will hope to progress after further rebuilding this summer. Crystal Palace were promoted to replace Bristol City in the top flight, while on a wider note, the league is now under the management and operation of a new organisation set up to lead women's football towards further growth and progression, with Nikki Doucet overseeing both the WSL and Championship in a new phase for the game. Crystal Palace vs Leicester City Offside, Leicester City Women. Saori Takarada is caught offside. 4 May 2025 15:39 Crystal Palace vs Leicester City Attempt blocked. Shannon O'Brien (Leicester City Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Asmita Ale with a cross. 4 May 2025 15:37 Crystal Palace vs Leicester City Corner, Leicester City Women. Conceded by Abbie Larkin. 4 May 2025 15:36 Crystal Palace vs Leicester City Delay over. They are ready to continue. 4 May 2025 15:35 Crystal Palace vs Leicester City Delay in match because of an injury Shannon O'Brien (Leicester City Women). 4 May 2025 15:32 Crystal Palace vs Leicester City Attempt missed. Molly-Mae Sharpe (Crystal Palace Women) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Abbie Larkin with a cross. 4 May 2025 15:31 Crystal Palace vs Leicester City Corner, Crystal Palace Women. Conceded by Asmita Ale. 4 May 2025 15:31 Crystal Palace vs Leicester City Delay over. They are ready to continue. 4 May 2025 15:30 Crystal Palace vs Leicester City Substitution, Leicester City Women. Nelly Las replaces Hannah Cain because of an injury. 4 May 2025 15:30 4 May 2025 15:30
