LEICESTER, England – On Sunday, April 27, 2025, Leicester City Women go head-to-head with Manchester City Women for a crucial clash in the Women’s Super League at the King Power Stadium.
The Foxes, currently sitting in 10th place, are seven points clear of the relegation zone. They have won four, drawn four, and lost 11 of their 19 league matches this season. Leicester managed a recent home victory against Brighton but could not maintain momentum, recording a draw with Tottenham and a heavy defeat to Arsenal.
Leicester’s form at home has been their saving grace; they haven’t lost a home league game since November last year. Manager has no new injury concerns, but key players’ statuses are still uncertain as they approach this important fixture.
On the flip side, Manchester City Women are struggling under their current management, having won only two of their last seven competitive matches. Despite this, City’s squad boasts enough talent to challenge Leicester, given their strong track record against the Foxes—seven straight wins in their past encounters.
Despite the injury setbacks, City still holds hopeful intentions for this match, coming off a disappointing FA Cup semi-final loss to Manchester United. They sit fourth in the league, eager to climb back into top form.
“We know we have to step up our game against Leicester, as they’re fighting for safety,” said a player from City during the pre-match press conference. “We must bring our A-game to take all three points.”
For Leicester, manager expressed optimism about her team’s home advantage but acknowledged the need for resilience against a strong City side. “Every match counts, and we must capitalize on our home ground to secure a vital victory,” she stated.
The probable lineups make for an intriguing tactical battle. Leicester City could start with Leitzig in goal, flanked by Bott, Howard, and Thibaud in defense, while the midfield will see Cayman and Tierney controlling the play. Up top, O’Brien leads the attack.
Manchester City’s lineup features Keating as the keeper with defensive reinforcements from Casparij and Prior, alongside an attacking midfield with Aleixandri and Hasegawa. Murphy and Kerolin are poised to cause trouble for Leicester’s defense.
With the stakes high, both sides will be looking to secure maximum points in this crucial matchup.
