WSL 2025/26: Leicester City Women’s Climb or West Ham United Women’s Challenge?

Let’s go, you fighters! I’m a women’s footy fan excited for the WSL 2025/26 clash on October 11 at the King Power Stadium—Leicester City Women vs. West Ham United Women. Leicester, 12th last year with 20 points under Willie Kirk, boast Missy Goodwin’s 4 goals, while West Ham, 13th with 18, lean on Viviane Asseyi’s 3 strikes. This ain’t just a match—it’s a relegation dogfight, and I’m backing Leicester!

Last season, Leicester won 2-1, but West Ham’s 1-0 in 2023 showed resilience. Leicester’s 4-3-3 presses well, while West Ham’s 4-2-3-1 with Asseyi’s movement might counter. X buzzes: ‘Leicester to hold!’ vs. ‘West Ham’s fight!’ Their 2025 form—Leicester 1 win in 4, West Ham 1 in 5—suggests a scrap. I predict a 1-0 Leicester win, unless Asseyi’s pace—60% dribble success—sparks a draw.

Stats favor Leicester. Goodwin’s 4 goals from 8 shots (50%) edges Asseyi’s 3 from 6 (50%). Defensively, Sophie Howard’s 2 assists edge Amber Tysiak’s 1. Their 2 home wins in 2024/25 beat West Ham’s 1, but away form—0 each—levels it. I’ve watched their 2024 1-1, and this feels winnable.

History’s young. Since 2021, Leicester lead 2-1 in 5, with 2023’s 2-0 a highlight. Their 2025 streaks—Leicester 0, West Ham 0—promise intensity.

This is their season. I say Goodwin’s strike wins it—prove me right, Leicester! Their 8,000 crowd will lift them, but West Ham’s counter—1 goal in 2025—could bite.