There were mixed emotions for Katrina Gorry on the weekend, scoring a brace for West Ham before being withdrawn with a shoulder injury in their narrow defeat against Brighton & Hove Albion.
Meanwhile, Arsenal triumphed in the North London Derby, and Ellie Carpenter picked up an assist in Lyon's 11-0 victory.
Read our recap of all of the Matildas Abroad action below!
England
Brighton & Hove Albion bounced back from last week’s defeat with a 3-2 victory over West Ham. The Seagulls took a two goal lead early in the second half thanks to goals from Rachel McLauchlan and Kiko Seike, before Katrina Gorry’s brace – her first goals in West Ham colours – restored parity.
Unfortunately for West Ham and Gorry, it would be Brighton’s Fran Kirby who scored the winner in the 82nd minute.
Gorry started the game for the Hammers but had to be withdrawn in the 74th minute due to a shoulder injury. Charlie Rule remains unavailable for Brighton.
Arsenal defeated Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 in the latest North London Derby. Alessia Russo, Frida Maanum and Stina Blackstenius all scored for the Gunners as they made light work of Spurs.
Caitlin Foord and Steph Catley both started for Arsenal, while Kyra Cooney-Cross was introduced to the game at half-time.
Clare Hunt and Hayley Raso both started for Spurs while Charli Grant was an unused substitute.
Chelsea picked up a massive victory on the weekend, defeating Manchester City 2-0 and going to the top of the WSL table. Mayra Ramirez and Guro Reiten were the goal scorers late in the second half.
Alanna Kennedy and Mary Fowler both started for City but were unable to contain a rampant Chelsea. Sam Kerr remains unavailable for Chelsea as she continues her ACL rehabilitation.
Manchester United defeated Leicester City 2-0 to consign the Foxes to equal bottom place on the table. Elisabeth Terland and Celin Bizet were the goalscorers as the Red Devils eased past their opposition.
Courtney Nevin started the match for Leicester at left-back.
In the second derby of the weekend, Everton defeated Liverpool 1-0 thanks to a controversial first-half penalty. Despite dominating possession and chances the Reds were not able to find the back of the net, and Katja Snoeijs conversion from the penalty spot was enough for Everton.
Teagan Micah played in goals for Liverpool while Clare Wheeler played the full match in midfield for Everton.
France
Lyon demolished Saint-Étienne 11-0 over the weekend. Seven different players were on the scoresheet, with Lindsey Horan scoring four.
Ellie Carpenter started and played 68 minutes, picking up an assist in the process.
Paris FC picked up a win as well, defeating Strasbourg 4-1 to maintain their place in third. Paris dominated shots and possession and walked away deserving victors.
Sarah Hunter was not named in Paris FC’s matchday squad.
Denmark
FC Nordsjælland fell to a disappointing 3-0 defeat against Brøndby IF on Saturday. Veteran Nanna Christiansen scored a brace for Brøndby as Nordsjælland struggled to get a foothold in the game.
Winonah Heatley started and played the full match for Nordsjælland. Her team is now clear in second place, three points behind the league leaders.
Germany
TSG Hoffenheim fell to a narrow 1-0 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt over the weekend. A second-half penalty scored by Sara Doorsoun-Khajeh was the difference in a tightly contested match.
Jamilla Rankin started for Hoffenheim at left-back before being withdrawn in the 85th minute.
