BWSL Midweek Matches Promise Exciting Football Action
Wednesday’s WSL fixture at Chigwell Construction Stadium kicks off at 19:15 on 18 March. Tenth-placed West Ham host second-placed Manchester United in a key midweek game.
Recent form and head-to-head
Manchester United arrive on a seven-game unbeaten run in the Barclays Women’s Super League. They return to league action after Sunday’s cup final against Chelsea.
The last decade of meetings has favoured the visiting side. Away teams claimed seven wins in the last ten clashes. Two of the previous four matches finished as draws.
The sides met on 7 December, when Elisabeth Terland and Dominique Janssen scored in a 2-1 Manchester United victory. Shekiera Martinez scored a notable acrobatic goal for West Ham in that game.
The last West Ham victory over United came in December 2019. Katharina Baunach scored a late winner in a 3-2 comeback on that occasion.
Key statistics and tactical battle
One side ranks fourth-best for xG conceded this season with 19.5. West Ham have the worst xG conceded total at 30.6.
- West Ham lead the league in tackles with 369.
- Manchester United have created 43 big chances this season.
- West Ham have yet to keep a clean sheet in the WSL this campaign.
Goalkeeper Kinga Szemik has averaged 2.7 saves per season. She is also second for average goals conceded per game at 1.9.
Availability and absences
West Ham may miss Riko Ueki if she remains with Japan at the Women’s Asian Cup. Club captain Katrina Gorry will also be absent while Australia progress in that tournament.
Manchester United will be without Hinata Miyazawa. Her run of starts in all United BWSL matches this season will come to an end.
Match outlook
BWSL Midweek Matches Promise Exciting Football Action as Manchester United resume league duties. United’s recent unbeaten run makes them likely favourites for this match.
West Ham will need a strong defensive display if they hope to contain Marc Skinner’s side. A big performance from their goalkeeper could prove decisive.
Filmogaz.com will monitor team news and match developments ahead of kick-off. Expect updates as line-ups are confirmed.
