WSL Thrills: Everton Hosts Manchester United Amid Derby Day Excitement

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — The Women’s Super League action returns this weekend with an intriguing derby as Everton faces Manchester United at the newly opened Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday, October 12, 2025. Both teams are looking to secure vital points, with United aiming to extend their unbeaten start to the season.

United enters the match fresh off a strong showing in the UEFA Women’s Champions League, where they defeated Valerenga 1-0. Coach Marc Skinner expressed optimism about his team’s performance, stating, “It’s back to domestic action, and we aim to carry our winning momentum into these games.”

Meanwhile, Everton, under manager Brian Sorenson, seeks to improve their fortunes in the league after a rocky start, sitting ninth in the table. They managed to secure a draw against Leicester City in their last outing, but a win against United would significantly boost their morale.

The atmosphere at Hill Dickinson Stadium is electric, with a near-full lower tier of fans eagerly anticipating the action. There are around 1,000 Manchester United fans in attendance, adding to the excitement of this local rivalry. “It’s exciting for many fans to visit this venue for the first time,” one Everton supporter shared.

As the match kicks off at 12:00 PM BST, both squads will look to their key players. United’s Hinata Miyazawa has been pivotal in midfield, playing a critical role in both defense and attack. Everton’s Ornella Vignola is their leading scorer this season and will be crucial in the fight for points.

In other matches on Sunday, Chelsea hosts Tottenham at Kingsmeadow, with Chelsea looking to maintain their spot atop the WSL standings. The Blues have been unbeaten at home for many matches, which poses a challenge for Spurs as they aim for an upset to take the lead in the league.

The action continues with four matches scheduled at the same time, making this Sunday a thrilling day for Women’s Super League fans.