Match Report
England W, 2nd with 15 points, sat 15 points above Ukraine W (4th, 0). Ukraine W ranked just 45th in the league on five-round form despite their 4th table position. Scoring rates set the scale: England W 2.17 scored and 0.83 conceded per game, Ukraine W 0.33 and 3.17, with the league averaging 1.73.
Five consecutive defeats weighed on Ukraine W. England W had banked 12 of the last 15 points on offer; Ukraine W, 0.
The venue was Hill Dickinson Stadium, with room for 52,888 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: England W led 2-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 3-0.
Goal scorers
England W: Jessica Leigh Carter (14'), Georgia Marie Stanway (37'), Bethany Jane Mead (67')
Key stats
Possession: England W 81% · Ukraine W 19% · Total shots: 24-4 · On target: 10-1 · Corners: 13-0