Summary

  • Hanson opens scoring before Batlle's second in WSL season opener

  • Chaplen hits bar for Reading after break & ball judged not have to crossed line

  • New United boss Marc Skinner wins first competitive game

  • Get involved via #bbcwsl

  1. SUBSTITUTIONSpublished at 21:09 British Summer Time 3 September 2021

    Man Utd 2-0 Reading

    A debut for Manchester United's Martha Thomas as she replaces Ella Toone.

    Jackie Groenen is also on for Lucy Staniforth.

  2. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 21:08 British Summer Time 3 September 2021

    #bbcwsl

    Dominic J Brown: With the Sky deal and the new BBC coverage, the womens game in England is bigger than ever. This makes it even more ludicrous there is no goal line technology.

  3. Postpublished at 21:07 British Summer Time 3 September 2021

    Man Utd 2-0 Reading

    A deep cross comes in from the right and Leah Galton is there waiting at the back post.

    It's just too high and she can only nod it behind for a goal kick.

  4. Postpublished at 21:06 British Summer Time 3 September 2021

    Man Utd 2-0 Reading

    Every time Ona Batlle gets on the ball there's a huge cheer from the home fans.

    She's been a threat down the left for Manchester United.

    Man Utd's Ona BatlleImage source, Reuters
  5. Postpublished at 21:05 British Summer Time 3 September 2021

    Man Utd 2-0 Reading

    Lucy Staniforth is taking her time to tie up her laces as United have a free-kick on the right...

  6. Postpublished at 21:02 British Summer Time 3 September 2021

    Man Utd 2-0 Reading

    Natasha Harding curls it across the six-yard area but there's nobody there to get on the end of it.

    Amalie Eikeland keeps it in on the far side.

  7. Postpublished at 21:01 British Summer Time 3 September 2021

    Man Utd 2-0 Reading

    Tom Gayle
    BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

    It is going to be huge talking point. With technology, Reading would probably have had an equaliser, minutes later they are two behind.

  8. Postpublished at 21:00 British Summer Time 3 September 2021

    Man Utd 2-0 Reading

    That's two assists for Ella Toone. She's leading the line tonight and so far it's paying off.

  9. Postpublished at 20:59 British Summer Time 3 September 2021

    Man Utd 2-0 Reading

    Lindsay Johnson
    Ex-England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

    Really quality play from Man Utd and that shot was fantastic, absolutely pin-point.

  10. goal

    GOAL - Man Utd 2-0 Readingpublished at 20:57 British Summer Time 3 September 2021

    Ona Batlle

    And that's football.

    From inches at one end, to a thunderbolt at the other!

    Ona Batlle doubles Manchester United's lead with a stunning long-range effort.

    It flies into the top right corner and she races over to celebrate with the fans.

    Ona Batlle scores for Man UtdImage source, PA Media
  11. Postpublished at 20:57 British Summer Time 3 September 2021

    Man Utd 1-0 Reading

    We've got no replays here at the stadium but I've just been shown an image...

    It looks like it might have crossed the line from Brooke Chaplen!

  12. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 20:55 British Summer Time 3 September 2021

    #bbcwsl

    Karl: Great goal by United but would like to see Jackie Groenen come on as she has that ability to control the game, pick passes and hurt the opposition. Lets hope we start a lot better than the first half! Great coverage also and a big step for the womens game!

  13. HITS THE WOODWORKpublished at 20:54 British Summer Time 3 September 2021

    Man Utd 1-0 Reading

    How close can you get!

    It falls for Brooke Chaplen, who is completely unmarked in the box, but she crashes it off the underside of the crossbar.

    Reading think they've scored - it comes back out and there's a scramble to head it clear - but the referee says it hasn't crossed the line.

  14. Postpublished at 20:52 British Summer Time 3 September 2021

    Man Utd 1-0 Reading

    United try to break through Leah Galton on the left but Reading get players back quickly.

    Eventually Katie Zelem's shot is blocked inside the box.

  15. Postpublished at 20:51 British Summer Time 3 September 2021

    Man Utd 1-0 Reading

    Grace Moloney kicks it straight out for a throw-in inside the Reading half but goalkeeper Mary Earps then floats a kick of her own straight at an opposition play.

  16. Postpublished at 20:50 British Summer Time 3 September 2021

    Man Utd 1-0 Reading

    Kirsty Hanson is on the floor after a heavy challenge in the air. The United fans aren't happy but the referee allows play to go on.

    Hanson is then given some treatment and she looks to be okay.

  17. Postpublished at 20:49 British Summer Time 3 September 2021

    Man Utd 1-0 Reading

    Lindsay Johnson
    Ex-England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Reading have to start the second half like they started the first. Keep possession and play with intensity.

  18. KICK-OFFpublished at 20:48 British Summer Time 3 September 2021

    Man Utd 1-0 Reading

    Back under way in Leigh.

  19. Postpublished at 20:46 British Summer Time 3 September 2021

    Man Utd 1-0 Reading

    Here come the players. We're ready to go again shortly.

  20. Postpublished at 20:42 British Summer Time 3 September 2021

    HT: Man Utd 1-0 Reading

    New signing Martha Thomas is on the bench for Manchester United, while Deanne Rose is an attacking option for Reading should Kelly Chambers want to bring her on.