Overview
- Maya Le Tissier converted a third-minute penalty before Jayde Riviere scored her first club goal from a tight angle.
- Melvine Malard struck twice shortly after halftime, taking her tally to four goals across United’s first two league matches.
- Jess Park, who joined from Manchester City on September 4, sealed the victory with an 87th-minute finish for her first United goal.
- Newly promoted London City Lionesses found a late consolation through former United forward Nikita Parris in a 5-1 loss.
- Chelsea defeated Aston Villa 3-1 as Sam Kerr scored on her return from a 20-month injury layoff.