Guardian Sport·United Kingdom·Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 02:11 PM

London City’s superstars brought down to earth in WSL defeat at West Ham

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Guardian staff reporter

West Ham claimed their first Women’s Super League win of the season with a 2-1 home victory over London City Lionesses.

Kelly Gago put the Hammers ahead after 21 minutes, racing on to Seraina Piubel’s pass from nearly halfway and rounding Elene Lete in the City goal.

Kelly Gago celebrates scoring for West Ham against London City — Kelly Gago is congratulated after scoring the opener. Photograph: John Sibley/Action Images/Reuters

Viviane Asseyi scored a similar goal three minutes after the break after being released by Riko Ueki, running clear from 40 yards out before firing home.

London City set up a frantic finish after Danielle van de Donk’s clever backheel crept in at the near post 14 minutes from time.

Danielle van de Donk scores for London City Lionesses against West Ham — Danielle van de Donk flicks home for the Lionesses. Photograph: John Sibley/Action Images/Reuters

But the Lionesses struggled to replicate the fluency that had accounted for Manchester United on the opening weekend.

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