Alex Greenwood’s first-half free-kick gave Manchester City Women a 1-0 win at Charlton Athletic, extending their flawless start to the Women's Super League season. The 36th-minute strike was enough to secure a fourth consecutive victory, keeping the team three points clear at the top of the table with 12 points from four games.
Dominant display
Manchester City controlled the match, enjoying 75% of possession and creating 19 attempts on goal. Charlton’s defence held firm for much of the first half, but Greenwood’s precise set-piece finally broke the deadlock. The visitors forced five saves from the home goalkeeper, while their own keeper, Ellie Cumings, had just one stop to make.
Samantha Coffey received a yellow card for City in first-half stoppage time. Manager Andrée Alexander Jeglertz made four changes on the hour mark, withdrawing Greenwood and Kerstin Casparij among others, as his side managed the game to its conclusion.
The result means Manchester City Women have now scored 12 goals and conceded just four this campaign. They remain unbeaten in their last five matches across all competitions. The team now prepares to host Arsenal at home on 4 October, looking to extend their winning run.
