Manchester United Women are beginning a season-defining week. The next three fixtures in the Champions League and the Women’s Super League are the biggest in the team’s history.

What's at stake for Manchester United Women?

A top-three finish is required, but they are only one point ahead of Chelsea and three points ahead of Arsenal, who have two games in hand.

Current standing

CategoryValue
League standing4th in FA WSL, 40 pts, 11W-7D-4L from 22 games, recent form LDDLW
Goals this season38 scored, 22 conceded (+16 goal difference)
Title race15 points behind leaders Manchester City W

Upcoming fixtures

The first leg of their Champions League quarter-final will be played at Old Trafford against Bayern Munich, followed by a derby against Manchester City in the WSL.

Marc Skinner’s side will then travel to the Allianz Arena in Munich for the return leg. The team has come a long way since their early days as a professional team, but now stands at a difficult footballing crossroads.

Progress under Skinner

In their four completed seasons under Skinner, United have finished fourth, second, fifth and third in the league. Reaching this month’s League Cup final was a sign of progress, but their 2-0 defeat against Chelsea signalled that there is still work to do.

Omar Berrada, the club CEO, said the team continues to make enormous progress. The final only strengthens their belief in what they can achieve together.

Fan sentiment

Fan sentiment is split on Skinner, with some believing he does well to keep the team punching above their weight, while others think his defensively pragmatic approach has run its course.

Skinner retains the faith of senior executives at the club, having signed a contract extension until June 2027.

As of 26 Jun 2026, Manchester United Women are 4th in the FA WSL, with 40 points from 22 games, and a recent form of LDDLW. They have scored 38 goals and conceded 22, with a goal difference of +16. The team is 15 points behind leaders Manchester City W in the title race.