Match Report
Sheffield Utd W, 11th on 18 points, faced a 17-point deficit to Southampton W (5th, 35). Per game in the league, Southampton W were scoring 2 and conceding 1.18, Sheffield Utd W 0.95 and 1.95, against a competition average of 1.5 goals per team per game.
Across 6 recorded meetings, Southampton W have 5 wins to Sheffield Utd W's 1, with 0 draws, at 2.33 goals per meeting. Whoever hosts gains little here: home teams have taken just 33% of the wins in this fixture. More than two goals is the exception here — seen in 33% of meetings.
Silverlake Stadium, capacity 5,250, hosted the game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Southampton W led 2-1 at the break, before 4 more goals closed it at 5-2.
Goal scorers
Southampton W: Mary Bashford (90'), Mary Bashford (86'), Aimee Palmer (89'), Michaela McAlonie (44'), Jess Simpson (40') · Sheffield Utd W: Amy Andrews (65'), Amy Andrews (12')
Key stats
Possession: Southampton W 47% · Sheffield Utd W 53% · Total shots: 19-13 · On target: 9-7 · Corners: 8-3