According to a report by BBC SPORT on Sunday November 1, 2026, Manchester City moved to the top of the Women's Super League table after securing a 2-1 victory over London City Lionesses on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

The defending champions earned all three points in an important away fixture, with Lauren Hemp scoring the winning goal shortly after the home side had equalised.

Manchester City showed their attacking quality to overcome a difficult challenge from London City Lionesses.

Khadija Shaw opened the scoring eight minutes into the second half after receiving a pass from Lauren Hemp. The striker rounded goalkeeper Mary Earps before finding the back of the net.

London City Lionesses responded in the 72nd minute when Jana Fernandez headed home from a corner to make it 1-1.

However, Manchester City quickly regained their advantage. Just over two minutes after the equaliser, Hemp finished a cross from Mary Fowler to give her team a 2-1 lead.

City managed to protect their advantage until the final whistle, securing another important result in their title campaign.

The victory took Manchester City to 22 points from eight matches, placing them temporarily above Chelsea, who also had 19 points before their match against Charlton Athletic.

London City Lionesses remained third with 16 points, while Tottenham Hotspur occupied fourth position with 13 points. Manchester United were fifth with 12 points.

Arsenal's position also attracted attention after they drew 1-1 with Aston Villa. Alessia Russo scored a late equaliser to earn the Gunners a point, taking their total to 10.

WSL Table After Manchester City's Victory

1. Manchester City – 22 points

2. Chelsea – 19 points

3. London City Lionesses – 16 points

4. Tottenham Hotspur – 13 points

5. Manchester United – 12 points

6. Brighton – 11 points

7. Arsenal – 10 points

8. Everton – 10 points

9. Aston Villa – 10 points

10. West Ham – 9 points

11. Liverpool – 8 points

12. Birmingham City – 6 points

13. Crystal Palace – 6 points

14. Charlton Athletic – 0 points

Chelsea's result against Charlton will determine whether Manchester City remain at the top of the standings after Sunday's fixtures.