This preview was last updated on 5 October 2026. West Ham Women vs Manchester United kicks off at 1pm BST on Sunday at the Progress With Unity Stadium. West Ham’s side will be looking to end Manchester United’s winless start to the Women’s Super League season.
Manchester United have yet to win in the league this season. Their response in midweek carried a warning for Sunday’s visitors all the same. United beat Sheffield United 10-1 in the Subway Players Cup, with six different players finding the net.
Form guide
United’s league form has not matched their quality this season. Wednesday’s result showed what they can still produce under less pressure. The club’s own account, United’s 10-1 report, confirmed that six separate players scored as Sheffield United were swept aside in the Players Cup.
West Ham arrive with their own form to assess after a busy run of fixtures. Their display in the league game against London City was analysed in our player ratings from London City. Guarino will want the same control away from home this weekend.
Team news
Guarino will be without Riko Ueki for the trip north. West Ham’s team note confirmed that Ueki “missed the game through injury.” That leaves the head coach short of options in attack.
There is better news on Ffion Morgan. According to Guarino’s talking points, West Ham said Morgan is “progressing well in her recovery.” West Ham have not yet confirmed that she is ready to return to the matchday squad.
Rita Guarino remains West Ham’s head coach. Sunday’s game is another chance to show the control she wants away from home.
How does West Ham Women vs Manchester United unfold?
West Ham Women vs Manchester United has not been played yet, so there is no result to report. Both sides are still shaping their form this season ahead of Sunday’s match.
Beyond the kick-off time, no further details have been confirmed. Neither club has announced a starting line-up. United go into the game on a 10-1 midweek scoreline but still no league win, while West Ham are missing only Ueki through injury. How those factors translate on the pitch will depend on selection and performance on the day.
What happens next
Sunday’s result will feed into both clubs’ league positions. The Women’s Super League season is still taking shape. West Ham’s progress continues alongside the wider planning explored in our look at the recruitment rebuild, with Guarino building a squad for the season rather than a single fixture.
Away trips have provided memorable afternoons for West Ham over the years, including the men’s side’s famous opening-day win recalled in an opening-day memory. Supporters wanting a wider rundown of kick-off times and fixture details across the club can also check our kick-off guide.
