Brief
Man City edge London City Lionesses 2-1 to keep WSL unbeaten
Hemp's 74th‑minute strike secured a 2-1 victory for Manchester City at the Lionesses' Hayes Lane ground.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Lauren Hemp scored the winner as champions Manchester City beat London City Lionesses 2-1 in a Women’s Super League match at Hayes Lane, Bromley, on Tuesday, according to the Independent.
What happened
Khadija Shaw opened the scoring for City, but Jana Fernandez equalised before halftime. In the second half, Hemp’s pass set up Shaw for the go‑ahead goal in the 74th minute, and Hemp herself added a second just two minutes later to restore the lead.
What the report adds
The Independent noted that former England keeper Mary Earps returned to WSL action after 897 days, making a crucial save from Rebecca Knaak. It also highlighted Alexia Putellas’ Ballon d’Or trophy on display at the ground and described several missed chances by the Lionesses, including a blocked drive from Kadidiatou Diani and a volley from Fernandez that went wide.
What was said
No direct quotations were provided in the source.
How it came about
City’s narrow win moved them six points clear of the third‑placed Lionesses, extending their unbeaten start to the season. Earlier Felo coverage tracked City’s early‑season form, including a perfect start that was later broken by Aston Villa on 24 October 2026.
Key facts
- Manchester City defeated London City Lionesses 2-1 (independent.co.uk)
- Lauren Hemp scored the winning goal in the 74th minute (independent.co.uk)
- Mary Earps returned to WSL action after 897 days (independent.co.uk)
- City moved six points clear of the Lionesses (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “Man City hold off impressive London City Lionesses to continue unbeaten WSL start”
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