“It’s disappointing and I’m quite frustrated, especially by the second-half performance,” said Dario Vidosic after his team drew 1-1 with Manchester United on May 2, 2026, at Leigh Sports Village. Lea Schuller’s stoppage-time equaliser salvaged a point for Manchester United, further complicating their Champions League qualification hopes.
Jelena Cankovic scored Brighton’s first Women’s Super League goal against Manchester United in the match. However, the draw leaves Manchester United with only one win in their last five league matches. They now sit one point behind third-placed Arsenal, who have three games in hand.
Manchester United’s manager, Marc Skinner, acknowledged the need for assessment. “We have to assess over the summer where the resource goes and which direction we push that in,” he stated. His team has one league game remaining against Chelsea, while Brighton will face Arsenal in their next WSL game.
The match took place during the Barclays Women’s Super League and ended as a draw. This result further dented Manchester United’s hopes of Champions League qualification.
Key facts:
- Lea Schuller scored a stoppage-time equaliser for Manchester United.
- Jelena Cankovic scored Brighton’s first WSL goal at Manchester United.
- Manchester United has only one win in their last five league matches.
- They are one point behind Arsenal with three games in hand.
- The match ended Manchester United 1, Brighton 1.