A fierce Manchester derby returns to the Women’s Super League this weekend as table-topping Manchester City host a revitalized Manchester United in one of the most anticipated fixtures of the season. City enter the clash in dominant form under new head coach Andrée Jeglertz, while United arrive buoyed by their historic Champions League campaign and a string of statement wins. With momentum, local pride, and crucial league points on the line, the latest chapter of this growing rivalry promises intensity from the first whistle. In this match preview, we’ll cover everything you need to know ahead of Man City vs. Man United, from predicted lineups and team news to how to watch the game live.
Match Preview Quick Info:
- 🗓 Date: November 15, 2025
- 🏟 Stadium: Ethihad Stadium
- ⏰ Kick-off: 13:30 GMT
- 📺 Watch: BBC
- 📡 VPN: NordVPN
Man City vs. Man United: Team News & Possible Lineups
Manchester City vs. Manchester United Women Lineups are derived from previous match days. We take into consideration how strong the opponents are, what players are injured and of course team news before the match.
Team News Manchester City
Head coach Andrée Jeglertz had some very positive news about the squad. Knaak, Clinton, Hemp and Lohmann are all in contention for the game against Manchester United:
“Yes. It’s one for us to consider what is the best way of winning the game. It’s good for us. Of course, the ones that are coming back is giving competition for each position in the team bigger and raising the level in the training session. When you have more players, the load is a little less. When there are few, you need to be careful with how you load the other ones because repetition becomes more.
“[It adds] quality too. It gives us opportunities to think how we want to start and end the game.”
The head coach confirmed the clash with Manchester United comes too soon for Greenwood, Fowler, Kerolin and Murphy: “They are on their way but when it’s time it’s time”.
What the coach has to say
Head coach Andrée Jeglertz on facing Manchester United: “You cannot take down how big [a Manchester derby] is. We need to live that and enjoy it to play these kinds of games because this is why they started playing football. To have the opportunity to play a derby in this great stadium in front of home fans, they need to enjoy it… At the same time, they are playing a game not the event so making sure they do what they are supposed to do.”
Team News Manchester United
Head coach Marc Skinner on Tullis-Joyce: “I think early this afternoon [Friday] she’s meeting with the doctors,” Skinner said in his press conference ahead of our league clash with crosstown rivals Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. “We’ll be able to know more there. I’m hoping she might be available for the weekend.”
On Ella Toone: “Tooney, going into the game, had a little niggle, so it was just managing, really, managing her minutes. She’d obviously hit the game against Villa hard, so we were just making sure. And I really mean, it was a tiny niggle, but I didn’t want it to get worse.” Toone is fit and healthy for the clash with Manchester City.
What the coach has to say
Marc Skinner on Melvine Malard: “Melvine is really at top of the game. So if I was a defender, I really wouldn’t [want to] be playing against her right now. She’s fluid, she’s fluent, I’ve already spoken about her character and how it’s very Manchester United.”
On Jess Park: “I’m actually buzzing he [Jeglertz] didn’t want [to keep Park] because, for us, we have a little superstar.”
Everton vs. Manchester City r Women Lineups
Potential Manchester City Women Lineups (updated prior to the match)
- Yamashita
- Ouahabi
- Knaak
- Rose
- Casparij
- Blindkilde
- Hasegawa
- Fujino
- Miedema
- Beney
- Shaw
Potential Manchester United Women Lineups (updated prior to the match)
- Tullis-Joyce
- Riviere
- Le Tissier
- Janssen
- George
- Miyazawa
- Park
- Naalsund
- Toone
- Rolfö
- Terland
Man City vs. Man United: Previous Meetings & Stats
Manchester City moved into first place in the table after their win over Everton last weekend, with Miedema and Shaw getting on the scoresheet. Under new head coach Andrée Jeglertz, City have secured seven wins this season and suffered only one loss. Their sole defeat came against Chelsea early in the campaign; since then, they have booked their place in the next round of the Women’s League Cup while continuing to lead the WSL table.
Manchester United are navigating a busy season with their first-ever appearance in the Women’s Champions League. This week, they secured a 2–1 win over PSG, their third victory in the league phase after beating Atlético Madrid and Vålerenga. In the WSL, United sit in third place, holding a narrow two-point lead over the teams in fourth and fifth. The last meeting between the two sides in the Women’s Super League was in May 2025, which ended in a 2–2 draw with goals from Malard, Clinton, Knaak, and Aleixandri.
| Head-to-Head Streaks | ||
 | Wins | 9 |
 | No clean sheet | 3 |
| Over 2.5 goals | 9/10 |
| Both teams to score | 9/10 |
| First to score | 6/8 |
| Win (h2h) | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Women’s Super League Man City vs. Man United?
You can watch the Women’s Super League match between Man City vs. Man United on BBC. If you’re watching from outside the UK, consider using a VPN service. We recommend NordVPN, it isn’t free, but it’s cheaper than juggling multiple subscriptions that may still only cover part of the schedule.
When was the last meeting between Man City vs. Man United?
The last meeting was on August 9th, 2025, in a club friendly. The game ended in a goalless draw.
What is Man City vs. Man United kick-off time?
Man City vs. Man United kicks off on Saturdday, November 15th, at 13:30 BST at Etihad Stadium.
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