Manchester United Women edge Liverpool in 250th club match

Published: 5 October 2026 · 10:20 GST

Manchester United Women marked the club’s 250th match with a 1-0 Women’s Super League win over Liverpool, with Julia Zigiotti Olme scoring the decisive goal in the sixth minute, according to The Guardian Football.

The Guardian reported that Zigiotti Olme latched on to a Liverpool mistake and finished with a composed lob to put Manchester United ahead early on. That goal proved enough for United to take the points at home.

Liverpool were unable to find an equaliser, while Manchester United Women used the result to continue their progress in the WSL, as described by The Guardian Football.

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