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WSL roundup: Putellas scores first London City goal, Manchester City maintain perfect start

Published by The Guardian on September 26, 2026 at 2:39 PM ET

Defending champions win 1-0 at pointless Charlton Alex Greenwood fires in only goal from a free-kick Manchester City maintained their perfect start to the Women’s Super League season with a 1-0 win at Charlton. Alex Greenwood scored a fine free-kick in the 36th minute, which proved enough to give the defending champions a fourth successive WSL victory. City had plenty of opportunities to extend their lead but could not find a second goal as promoted Charlton’s winless run continued, leaving them bottom of the table without a point. This story will be updated Continue reading...

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