West ham vs man utd: West Ham vs Manchester United: Match Update

By Vikram Nair / 19.03.2026

In a recent encounter, Manchester United Women faced West Ham, coming off a 2-0 defeat in the League Cup Final just days prior. This loss marked a challenging period for the team, as they have not won in their last three matches.

Despite dominating possession with 67%, Manchester United struggled to convert their control into tangible results. They created only two big chances throughout the match and managed to generate an expected goals (xG) value of 1.03, with six shots on target.

Substitutions were made in an attempt to shift the momentum, with Elisabeth Terland and Jess Park being replaced by Simi Awujo and Melvine Malard. Layla Drury was also brought on in the final minutes, but the changes did not yield the desired effect.

West Ham’s strategy was notably defensive, opting to sit back and maintain a compact formation against their opponents. This approach proved effective in stifling Manchester United’s attacking efforts.

Looking ahead, Manchester United Women will face Everton next, which presents an opportunity to regain form. Additionally, they have midweek matches lined up against Bayern Munich in the Women’s Champions League Quarterfinals, adding further pressure to their upcoming fixtures.

Manchester United Women ceded ground in the WSL to Chelsea with their recent draw against West Ham, intensifying the competition as the season progresses.

Details remain unconfirmed regarding the team’s strategy moving forward, but the focus will undoubtedly be on improving their performance in the coming matches.