Match Report
Leeds Ladies W, 5th with 35 points, sat 27 points above United of Manchester W (12th, 8). Recent form told a different story for Leeds Ladies W: only 9th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 5th. In league terms the two rates read 0.91/3.64 for United of Manchester W and 2.05/1.59 for Leeds Ladies W (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.69.
United of Manchester W arrived off seven straight defeats. The five-game form split read 0/15 points for United of Manchester W against 8/15 for Leeds Ladies W.
Broadhurst Park in Manchester, capacity 11,841, hosted the game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 1-1 at the break, before 7 more goals closed it at 5-4.