The big picture

Manchester United come in 5th on the ladder with 15 points; Crystal Palace are 10th on 9. 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.

Crystal Palace are 1–4–3 in Women's Super League 2026-27, averaging 0.9 goals for and 2.1 against.

Form

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

Crystal Palace have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Brighton & Hove Albion 1–2.

Crystal Palace have lost their last three.

Head to head

These sides have met 2 times on our records since 2024: Manchester United 2, Crystal Palace 0.

Last time out (2024-25), Manchester United won 3–1 at Progress with Unity Stadium.

Players to watch

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

For Crystal Palace, watch Lexi Lloyd-Smith (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27) and Abbie Larkin (0.1 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 go in as clear favourites.