Alright, let’s dive into the wild world of women’s football, shall we? So, this past Sunday, Everton and Manchester United squared off in a Women’s Super League match at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. It was the very first time a women’s league game was played at this stadium, making it quite the historic event. Everton had recently moved to their new digs at Bramley-Moore Dock during the summer, but the women’s team found a cozy spot at Goodison Park as their permanent residence. Of course, like many other WSL teams who play in their own stadiums, Everton still had to play some of their games at the men’s team venue.
The match started with Everton taking the lead thanks to Honoka Hayashi, who smashed the ball into the United net early on in the game. But the Red Devils weren’t having any of it, as they fought back in the last 30 minutes of the match, scoring a whopping four goals to secure the victory. Melvine Malard of France was the first to find the back of the net for United, followed by an own goal from Hikaru Katagawa and a double from Jess Park, who used a couple of assists from the legendary Ella Toone to seal the deal with a 4-1 win. The win kept United in second place in the WSL standings, but they’ll have to keep an eye on rivals City, who have a chance to overtake them in their upcoming game against a struggling Liverpool team.
As for Everton’s men’s team, they kicked off their stint at Bramley-Moore Dock with two consecutive wins over Brighton & Hove Albion and Mansfield Town in the Premier League and Carabao Cup, respectively. They managed to keep their unbeaten home record intact with a draw against Aston Villa after the September international break, and even held West Ham to a 1-1 draw in their recent showdown. The Toffees had to claw their way back to secure a win against Crystal Palace last weekend, and they’re gearing up for a clash against Tottenham Hotspur to close out October in the Premier League. Meanwhile, Everton Women had a rough go at it against Spurs and London City Lionesses at Goodison Park, but they’re hoping to snag their second WSL win of the season when they face Villa at the start of November. With only two more home games left in 2025, the pressure is on for both Everton teams to make the most of their time on their respective turfs.
Alright, folks, that’s a wrap on the latest happenings in the world of Everton and Manchester United. It’s been a rollercoaster of emotions on both fronts, with victories, defeats, and everything in between. Who knows what the future holds for these teams, but one thing’s for sure – they’ll keep fighting tooth and nail to come out on top. Stay tuned for more thrills and spills in the world of women’s and men’s football!
