Manchester United vs Leicester City LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction

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Leicester City earned their first ever point against Manchester United in the Women’s Super League after holding on to draw 1-1 at Leigh Sports Village on Sunday.

Willie Kirk’s second-place side have seven points from three games, level with leaders Manchester City, who thrashed Bristol City 5-0, and also with title holders Chelsea who beat West Ham United 2-0 on Saturday. United are fifth on five points.

Captain Aileen Whelan struck at the far post from a freekick in the 60th minute to give Leicester a surprise lead, having frustrated their hosts for an hour.

However, defender Maya Le Tissier equalised seven minutes later when she headed home Katie Zelem’s corner to the delight of the home fans.

Leicester have been a revelation early this campaign, unbeaten in their first three games after a 10th-place finish last season.

Manchester United vs Leicester City

Attempt saved. Hinata Miyazawa (Manchester United Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Hayley Ladd.

15 October 2023 12:53

Manchester United vs Leicester City

Attempt missed. Melvine Malard (Manchester United Women) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high.

15 October 2023 12:52

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Hinata Miyazawa (Manchester United Women) hits the woodwork with a right footed shot from the centre of the box.

15 October 2023 12:52

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Delay over. They are ready to continue.

15 October 2023 12:51

Manchester United vs Leicester City

Delay in match because of an injury Lena Petermann (Leicester City Women).

15 October 2023 12:51

Manchester United vs Leicester City

Offside, Manchester United Women. Katie Zelem tries a through ball, but Melvine Malard is caught offside.

15 October 2023 12:47

Manchester United vs Leicester City

Millie Turner (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

15 October 2023 12:47

Manchester United vs Leicester City

Courtney Nevin (Leicester City Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

15 October 2023 12:46

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Foul by Courtney Nevin (Leicester City Women).

15 October 2023 12:46

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Nikita Parris (Manchester United Women) wins a free kick on the right wing.

15 October 2023 12:42