Match Report
Report: Sheffield United 0-4 Bristol City.
02 May 2026
Bristol City returned to winning ways at Ashton Gate with a 4-0 win over Sheffield United.
A brace from Emily Syme, and goals from Lexi Lloyd-Smith and Maria Farrugia, secured all three points for the Robins.
Head Coach Charlotte Healy made four changes to the side that fell to a 1-0 defeat against Tottenham Hotspur before the international break.
Fran Bentley, Sille Struck, Lexi Lloyd-Smith and Maria Farrugia were all restored to the starting XI.
City wasted no time in asserting themselves, breaking the deadlock after just four minutes.
Sophie Ingle capitalised on a misplaced pass from the Sheffield United goalkeeper before setting up Syme, who curled her effort into the top corner.
The Robins continued to pile on the pressure, Rio Hardy went close to doubling the lead when her header from Syme’s corner appeared destined for the net, only for a Blades defender to clear off the line.
Emily Syme looked as though she was going to find the second not long after, but her shot was well held by Sian Rogers.
City controlled the first period and went into the break 1-0 up.
Just minutes after the restart, Lloyd-Smith had doubled City's advantage and in fine fashion too.
Marin Dafeur picked her out in space on the flank, before the Young Lioness sent a looping shot into the top corner from 30 yards.
Healy's side soon made it three, Farrugia's delivery was well-met at the back post by Syme who powered her header into the roof of the net.
With 25 minutes remaining, it was a welcome return for Vicky Losada who replaced Rio Hardy while Struck made way for Bennett.
Syme then turned provider as City added a fourth, driving through midfield before releasing Farrugia, who drilled her strike into the bottom corner.
City were however, reduced to ten late on when Syme received a second yellow card.
STARTING XI: Bentley (GK), Ward (Powell 78’), Struck (Bennett 66’), Lawley, Morgan, Ingle (Jones 78’), Darfeur, Lloyd-Smith, Syme (c), Farrugia (Meena 85’), Hardy (Losada 66’). Substitutes: Williams (GK), Saez, O’Leary, Johnson.