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Eva Olid’s Manchester United Women continue renaissance with gritty 2-1 win over West Ham

Manchester United Women defeated West Ham United 2-1 for their first league win of the season, with goals from Elisabeth Terland and Medina at the Progress with Unity Stadium.

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 3:22 PM
Eva Olid’s Manchester United Women continue renaissance with gritty 2-1 win over West Ham
Key Things to Know
  • Manchester United Women defeated West Ham United 2-1 at the Progress with Unity Stadium.
  • Elisabeth Terland opened the scoring with a ninth-minute header from Anna Sandberg's corner.
  • Andrea Medina doubled United's advantage before Viviane Asseyi netted a 92nd-minute penalty for West Ham.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Manchester United Women claimed a 2-1 victory over West Ham United at the Progress with Unity Stadium on September 27, 2026. The result marked United's first league win of the season and second consecutive victory of the week under manager Eva Olid. Elisabeth Terland opened the scoring in the ninth minute with a header from Anna Sandberg's corner, before Andrea Medina doubled the lead in the second half.

West Ham's Viviane Asseyi converted a penalty in the 92nd minute, but United held on for the win. The victory moves the team up to ninth place in the table, five points away from the Champions League positions. Manchester United Women will next face Durham away in the Players' Cup on Wednesday night.

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