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Second-half surge keeps United Women top after Durham win

Manchester United Women scored four second-half goals to beat Durham 5-1, claim a third straight win and stay top of the Players’ Cup.

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 7:13 AM
Second-half surge keeps United Women top after Durham win
Key Things to Know
  • Manchester United Women defeated Durham 5-1 away to remain top of the Players' Cup standings.
  • The victory marks three consecutive wins for manager Eva Olid's side.
  • Dominique Janssen, Monica Jusu Bah, Mared Griffiths, and Elisabeth Terland scored United's four second-half goals.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Manchester United Women secured a 5-1 away victory against Durham on Wednesday, September 30, keeping them top of the Players' Cup standings. After an opening goal credited to Rebeca Bernal was canceled out by Durham's Lucy Watson, Eva Olid's side produced four unanswered second-half goals to claim their third consecutive win.

Dominique Janssen restored United's lead with a 58th-minute free kick before new signing Monica Jusu Bah doubled the advantage. Mared Griffiths and Elisabeth Terland added further goals to seal the commanding win ahead of their upcoming league clash with Liverpool.

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