The big picture

Manchester City come in 1st on the ladder with 25 points; Manchester United are 5th on 15. Manchester City have the higher position to protect.

Manchester City are 8–0–1 in Women's Super League 2026-27, averaging 3 goals for and 1.1 against.

Manchester United are 3–2–3 in Women's Super League 2026-27, averaging 1.1 goals for and 1.4 against.

Form

Manchester City have won four of their last five and most recently beat West Ham United 5–0.

Manchester United have won three of their last five and most recently drew with Everton 0–0.

Head to head

These sides have met 14 times on our records since 2019: Manchester City 7, Manchester United 2, 5 drawn.

Last time out (2026-27), it was a draw 1–1 at Leigh Sports Village.

Biggest margin between these two: Manchester City by 3 goals in 2025-26 (3–0).

Players to watch

For Manchester City, watch Khadija Shaw (1.3 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27) and Lauren Hemp (0.6 goals a game, 6 assists in 2026-27).

For Manchester United, watch Julia Zigiotti Olme (0.4 goals a game in 2026-27) and Elisabeth Terland (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27).

At Etihad Stadium

Manchester City have won 3 of their last 4 at Etihad Stadium.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Manchester City go in as clear favourites.