The big picture

Manchester United come in 5th on the ladder with 15 points; Tottenham Hotspur are 4th on 16. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.

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

Tottenham Hotspur are 4–3–1 in Women's Super League 2026-27, averaging 2.9 goals for and 2.1 against.

Form

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

Tottenham Hotspur have won two of their last five and most recently beat Birmingham City 4–1.

Head to head

These sides have met 14 times on our records since 2019: Manchester United 10, Tottenham Hotspur 0, 4 drawn.

Last time out (2025-26), it was a draw 0–0 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Biggest margin between these two: Manchester United by 4 goals in 2023-24 (4–0).

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 Tottenham Hotspur, watch Victoria Pelova (0.8 goals a game, 3 assists in 2026-27) and Olivia Holdt (0.5 goals a game 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 have the edge.