After two big losses, London City Lionesses can finally celebrate their first win in the WSL. Isobel Goodwin scored twice to seal the victory.
- London City Lionesses earned their first ever WSL win, beating Everton 2-1 at Goodison Park, thanks to two goals from Isobel Goodwin.
- Goodwin opened the scoring in the 13th minute, smashing into the roof of the net after a corner. She doubled the lead just before the hour, finishing a cut-back from Nikita Parris.
- Everton pulled one back when Jana Fernandez fouled substitute Yuka Momiki in the box; Momiki converted the penalty in the 71st minute. Despite late pressure, Everton could not equalise.
- The result lifted London City to eighth place in the WSL table, while Everton sit sixth after consecutive defeats.
- Everton’s season started brightly with a 4-1 derby win over Liverpool, but momentum has stalled with back-to-back league losses.
- Goodison Park, announced as Everton’s permanent home this season, has seen two straight defeats to open its new era. The loss also ended Everton’s 10-game unbeaten run against newly promoted side
- Next fixtures: London City visit Manchester City at the Joie Stadium next weekend, buoyed by their first top-flight win. Everton face three consecutive away games before returning to Goodison Park to play Manchester United next month.
