The two Women’s Super League Manchester derbies will be played at Old Trafford and the Etihad Stadium this season.
Last season, the fixtures were played at United’s regular home ground, the Leigh Sports Village, while the reverse match taking place at the Eithad. That game, which finished 1-1, attracted a crowd of 44,259.
This season’s Old Trafford fixture, scheduled for November 19, will be the first to be played at the historic stadium.
“These fixtures represent one of the biggest rivalries in world football and it is fitting that both games will take place in stadiums that provide more fans with the opportunity to attend and support us,” United boss, Marc Skinner said.
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“As a squad we have shown that we can perform on the big stage – winning all our previous games at Old Trafford and competing so strongly in the FA Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley in May. And now, of course, many of our players are involved in the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
“Women’s football is again capturing the nation and playing these matches at grounds like Old Trafford and the Etihad can only add to the ever-increasing profile of the club, the WSL and the women’s game in general.”
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