Fixture Summaries

Tactical previews for upcoming fixtures.

FA WSL • Sun 07 Dec 2025 · 12:00 GMT

Leicester City WFC vs Manchester City W

Venue: King Power Stadium

Sunday’s FA WSL showdown at the King Power Stadium pits Leicester City WFC against Manchester City W, in a battle that promises to be an intriguing clash of styles. Leicester City will look to buck the trend of recent head-to-head results, which have heavily favored Manchester City. The visitors have won convincingly in their last few meetings, including a 1-0 victory back in April and a dominant 4-0 win in December of last year.

Tactically, Leicester City may opt for a more defensive approach, given the predicted win probabilities and expected goals bands. With only a slim chance of winning, according to projections (0%), they might focus on nullifying Manchester City’s potent attack. This could involve tight marking and quick transitions to catch their opponents off guard on the counter.

On the other hand, Manchester City will likely aim to dictate the tempo of the game. Given their recent performances against Leicester City, an assertive approach seems probable. They will aim to capitalize on set pieces and exploit any weaknesses in the home team’s defense.

The history between these two sides suggests a Manchester City win is on the cards. Despite Leicester’s potential to cause an upset, their chances appear slim. Expect a hard-fought contest with Manchester City likely emerging victorious come Sunday afternoon at the King Power Stadium.