by Staff Writer
Saturday, 8th November 2025
West Ham United Women are set to face Leicester City Women this Sunday, 10 November, in a Barclays Women’s Super League clash at the King Power Stadium.
Kick-off is scheduled for 12:30pm, with both sides eager to pick up crucial points as the season heads into its middle stages. For the Hammers, this fixture is an opportunity to build some points, while Leicester will be determined to make home advantage count and bounce back from a run of mixed results.
The Hammers haven’t shown much ability to compete with any side this season and look to finally get a win, just like last season when they beat Leicester 1-0 in east London last November.
West Ham are expected to line up with Kinga Szemik in goal, protected by a back four of Anouk Denton, Shelina Zadorsky, Eva Nyström, and Verena Hanshaw. In midfield, captain Katrina Gorry will anchor the play, supported by the Oona Siren and Seraina Piubel.
Up front, Viviane Asseyi and Manuela Paví should provide width, while Riko Ueki leads the line as the focal point in attack. The Hammers have looked sharper going forward in recent weeks, and this trio might be key to unlocking Leicester’s defence.
Leicester City are likely to set up with Janina Leitzig between the posts, behind a backline of Sari Kees, Sophie Howard, Courtney Nevin, and captain Janice Cayman. Their midfield could feature Asmita Ale, Hannah Cain, and Shana Chossenotte, with Yuka Momiki, Ruby Mace, and Missy Goodwin forming a dynamic front three.
The Foxes have shown they can hurt teams on the counter, their attack will test West Ham’s organisation.
There are several players worth keeping an eye on in this clash. For West Ham, Viviane Asseyi will be a major threat, the French forward netted the winner in this fixture last season and has been in strong form.
Riko Ueki’s finishing ability continues to impress, while Gorry’s control in midfield will be vital in dictating the tempo.
For Leicester, Janice Cayman’s experience at both ends of the pitch gives the Foxes a steady presence, Hannah Cain’s spacial awareness, and Missy Goodwin’s pace could exploit any lapses in West Ham’s defensive line.
Tactically, West Ham will look to dominate possession and play through the lines to break Leicester’s shape. Expect Skinner’s side to press high early on, aiming to disrupt Leicester’s buildup and create quick chances.
Leicester, on the other hand, will likely adopt a compact structure, inviting pressure and looking to spring forward through Cain and Momiki. The battle in midfield could prove decisive, if West Ham can control the tempo, they’ll be well positioned to dictate the game.
Set pieces could also play a crucial role. Both sides have players capable of delivering dangerous balls into the box, and with such a finely balanced fixture, a moment of quality or a lapse in concentration from a dead-ball situation might decide the contest.
Defensively, West Ham will need to stay compact and disciplined, particularly when Leicester push numbers forward in transition.
Overall, this is a fixture that promises plenty of intrigue. West Ham’s growing confidence, coupled with Leicester’s determination to defend home turf, should make for an entertaining and competitive encounter. If the Hammers can remain clinical in front of goal, they have every chance of leaving the King Power Stadium with all three points.
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