The big picture

Manchester United come in 5th on the ladder with 15 points; Birmingham City are 13th on 6. Manchester United have the higher position to protect.

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

Birmingham City are 1–4–3 in Women's Super League 2026-27, averaging 1.3 goals for and 2.1 against.

Form

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

Birmingham City have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Tottenham Hotspur 1–4.

Head to head

These sides have met 4 times on our records since 2020: Manchester United 4, Birmingham City 0.

Last time out (2021-22), Manchester United won 5–0 at Progress with Unity Stadium.

Manchester United have won the last four against Birmingham City.

Biggest margin between these two: Manchester United by 5 goals in 2021-22 (5–0).

Players to watch

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).

For Birmingham City, watch Oceane Hurtre (0.8 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27) and Lily Crosthwaite (0.1 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27).

At Leigh Sports Village

Manchester United have won 7 of their last 14 at Leigh Sports Village.

What the numbers say

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