Derby spoils were shared by Manchester City and Manchester United in front of the second highest-ever Women’s Super League attendance.
Manchester City Women 1, Manchester United Women 1 – Player Ratings
Laura Coombs scored a deserved equaliser after Leah Galton scored Manchester United’s first goal at Manchester City in the WSL
Macclesfield FC go six points clear at top after beating against Ramsbottom United, but 4-0 win is overshadowed by shock departure of manager David McNabb and his assistant Tom Lees
Macclesfield FC’s manager David McNabb and his assistant Tom Lees left their posts shortly after the emphatic home win against Ramsbottom United stretched their lead at the top of Northern Premier League, west division.
Salford City’s home game against Walsall an early victim of wintry blast
Salford City’s home Sky Bet League Two game against Walsall on Saturday, December 10 has been postponed due to a frozen pitch.
Mayor Andy Burnham, England and Man City legend Karen Bardsley, and FA call on schools to offer more football sessions for girls
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham and former England international Karen Bardsley have joined with The FA to call on schools across the city-region to do more to help girls get into football.