Archive - The Cutback

City survive Lionesses onslaught to take all three points

Goals from Bunny Shaw and Lauren Hemp gave City the win, but LCL manager Eder Maestre will wonder what might have been.

3 hrs ago • Flo Lloyd-Hughes

October 2026

The Scout: Big decisions for Matchweek 8

The Cutback’s fantasy WSL expert gives you tips and advice to maximise your points.

Oct 30 • Sam Biccarino

How Real Madrid almost beat another domestic champion

An impressive performance but perplexing result for Las Blancas in the UWCL.

Oct 30 • Yash

One Step Away: Goals galore; Vicarage Road Olimpico klaxon; Lumsden turns into Messi

Last weekend’s WSL2 action was a joy to behold as second-tier teams around the country threw caution to some very strong winds.

Oct 28 • Callum McCarthy

NWSL Crunchtime: All to play for on Decision Day

The penultimate weekend of the season set up a dramatic final day, where top spot and the final playoff place are up for grabs.

Oct 28 • Theo Lloyd-Hughes

‘Same story every year’: In the away end with Arsenal

The Cutback speaks to Arsenal fans to find out what they really think about their club’s start to the season.

Oct 28 • Max Radwan

Manchester City’s biggest weakness is becoming harder to ignore

City have just one clean sheet since the start of 2026-27 and were lucky to escape Leigh Sports Village with a point on Sunday night.

Oct 26 • Joel

Five things we learned from United’s spirited derby display

Eva Olid’s side looked the real deal against the reigning champions and have made huge improvements since their stuttering start to the season.

Oct 26 • Conner Roberts

United end City’s perfect start in feisty derby draw

A late Elisabeth Terland equaliser earned Manchester United a point in a derby they could, and should, have won.

Oct 25 • Callum McCarthy

Ho takes aim at officiating after controversial penalty decides derby

Spurs boss claims WSL officiating has “got worse” following 2-1 defeat to Arsenal.

Oct 24 • Callum McCarthy

Arsenal come from behind against Spurs to claim desperate derby win

Stanway and Russo deliver first victory for the Gunners since early September.

Oct 24 • Callum McCarthy

Can Arsenal overcome the ‘margins’ in north London derby?

Renee Slegers believes her side can turn their poor form around, but does the data tell us it’s possible?

Oct 24 • Flo Lloyd-Hughes

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