West Ham secured their first Women's Super League win of the season, beating London City Lionesses 2-1 at home despite the visitors' array of high-profile summer signings. Goals from Kelly Gago and Viviane Asseyi put the Hammers firmly in control, before a late Daniëlle van de Donk strike set up a nervy finish that London City ultimately couldn't complete. The result serves as a reality check for London City manager Maestre's side as they attempt to establish themselves among the WSL's top teams.

Gago opened the scoring after 21 minutes, exploiting space between London City's centre-backs before rounding the goalkeeper, while Asseyi doubled the lead three minutes into the second half with a driving run from her own half. London City, whose summer recruits include Alexia Putellas, saw Putellas fluff a rebound chance before Van de Donk pulled a goal back with 14 minutes remaining, echoing the winner she scored against Manchester United on the opening weekend. West Ham head coach Rita Guarino praised her team's resilience, saying it reflected the "identity" she wants the side to show in every match.