wf097: Women’s Super League 25/26 Last Week

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Despite being held on a Wednesday night, 25,068 spectators packed the stadium for Arsenal’s final league match (against Everton on May 13th). The fact that legends were leaving after this match may have also spurred the supporters on, but in any case, their popularity is incredible.
Congratulations, City, the league champions. I feel that Alex Greenwood of City has truly outstanding captaincy. It’s amazing. In addition, Khadija Bunny Shaw of City won the Golden Boot for the third consecutive year. That’s also incredible.

[[ FA Women’s Super League (WSL) 2025/26 after May 9th ]]
[Blogger’s Preview]
The final week promises plenty to see: will City win their last match to have the celemony of the championship with joy? What will be the outcome of the battle for second place between Arsenal and Chelsea? What will happen in the fight for sixth place between Brighton & Hove and London City? And what will happen in the battle for eighth place between Everton, Aston Villa, West Ham, and Liverpool?

[Blogger’s Overall Review]
City won their final match at an away stadium and enjoyed a comfortable championship celebration. Arsenal and Chelsea both won, so their positions in second and third place remained unchanged. London City won, while Brighton lost, resulting in a change in the standings. Everton won the battle for eighth place in the final matchday.

[League Matches after May 12th]

Match 6 (5/13: Week 21): Arsenal  1-0 Everton
at Emirates Stadium with attendance of 25,068.
Arsenal’s goal: S. Blackstenius (90’+3)
Ball Possession/ Shots :(65:35)/(16:6)
Full time played Nadeshiko: H. Kitagawa

Match 1 (5/16):  Brighton & Hove 1-2 Tottenham
at American Express Stadium with attendance of 6,749.
Brighton’s goal: M. Haley (49′)
Tottenham’s goals: O. Holdt (81′), T. Koga (90’+2)
Ball Possession/ Shots :(47:53)/(10:14)
Full time played Nadeshiko: M. Minami, T. Koga

Match 2 (5/16):  Chealser 1-0 United
at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea’s goal: S. Kerr (34′)
Ball Possession/ Shots :(53:47)/(13:13)
Full time played Nadeshiko: H. Miyazawa

Match 3 (5/16):  Everton 1-0 Leicester City
at Goodison Park.
Everton’s goal: M. Pacheco (90’+6)
Ball Possession/ Shots :(56:44)/(13:8)
Full time played Nadeshiko: H. Kitagawa

Match 4 (5/16):  Liverpool 1-3 Arsenal
at Anfield.
Liverpool’s goal: Z. Shaw (74′)
Arsenal’s goals: A. Russo (21′, 37′), Mariona Caldentey (32′)
Ball Possession/ Shots :(45:55)/(8:22)
Full time played Nadeshiko: F. Nagano

Match 5 (5/16):  London City 2-1 Aston Villa
at Copperjax Communitiy Stadium with attendance of 2,982.
London City’s goals: D. va de Donk (73′), F. Godfrey (90’+3)
Aston Villa’s goal: L. Wilms (45’+2)
Ball Possession/ Shots :(50:50)/(15:5)
Full time played Nadeshiko: S. Kumagai (c)

Match 6 (5/16):  West Ham 1-4 City
at Chigwell Construction Stadium.
West Ham’s goal: S. Piubel (62′)
City’s goals: J. Ross (13′), K. Shaw (57′, 72′), L. Coombs (80′)
Ball Possession/ Shots :(44:56)/(17:16)
Full time played Nadeshiko: Y. Endo, R. Ueki, Y. Hasegawa