West Ham W vs Manchester City W Match Preview

Match Context

West Ham W host Manchester City W at Chigwell Construction Stadium, Essex, on 2026-05-16 in FA WSL Regular Season - 22. The standings underline a clear gap: West Ham W sit 10th with 19 points and a goal difference of -22, while leaders Manchester City W arrive top of the table on 52 points with a +40 differential.

West Ham W Availability

There are currently no listed injuries or suspensions for West Ham W, and no players are reported as doubtful or sidelined. Key attacker S. Martinez, who has scored 5 league goals from 20 appearances, is available and expected to lead much of the hosts’ threat in the final third.

Manchester City W Availability

Manchester City W also report no absences through injury or suspension, with no players marked as doubtful or sidelined. Their attacking core is fully intact: prolific striker K. Shaw (16 goals, 3 assists in 21 appearances) and Kerolin (9 goals, 4 assists in 14 appearances) are both available, giving the visitors significant firepower.

Impact Summary

With no confirmed absentees on either side, neither team suffers a loss of attacking output. West Ham W can rely on S. Martinez as their primary goal source, while Manchester City W retain their full attacking arsenal, headlined by K. Shaw and Kerolin, maintaining the visitors’ status as heavy favourites in front of goal.