Manchester United Women have named their starting XI for Sunday’s Women’s Super League clash with Chelsea at the Progress With Unity Stadium.
Eva Olid has made **two changes** from the side beaten 2-1 by London City Lionesses on the opening weekend.
Hanna Lundkvist and Monica Jusu Bah come into the starting XI, replacing Jayde Riviere and Anna Sandberg.
Jusu Bah earns a start after making an encouraging competitive debut from the bench against London City.
The summer signing added directness after her introduction and now gets an opportunity from the outset against one of the WSL’s strongest sides.
**Manchester United:** Tullis-Joyce; Le Tissier, Lundkvist, Medina, Janssen; Zigiotti Olme, Hinata Miyazawa; Toone, Park, Jusu Bah; Terland.
**Substitutes:** Leitzig, Hill, Sandberg, Simpson, Anderson, Awujo, Bernal, Griffiths, Schüller.
One of the biggest calls is Olid’s decision to keep **Simi Awujo on the bench**.
The Canadian scored United’s late consolation against London City and was one of their most effective players after coming on. [ReadManUtd’s player ratings from the WSL opener](https://readmanutd.com/2026/09/04/man-utd-women-player-ratings-vs-london-city-tullis-joyce-and-awujo-impress/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) highlighted the impact she made.
United’s [2-1 defeat to London City](https://readmanutd.com/2026/09/04/london-city-2-1-man-utd-women-awujo-goal-comes-too-late-in-wsl-opener/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) leaves Olid searching for her first competitive victory as United head coach.
Chelsea have also made two changes, with Kadeisha Buchanan and Lexi Potter brought into their starting XI. Keira Walsh makes her 50th appearance for the visitors.
United face a difficult task against a Chelsea side who began their league campaign with a draw against Aston Villa.
Kick-off in Leigh is at **12:00 BST**, with United looking to respond immediately after their disappointing opening weekend. The WSL confirms the fixture takes place at the Progress With Unity Stadium.