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Merricks: "A really important moment for us all"
Hear from Amy Merricks and Wilma Leidhammar after Blues' 1-0 victory over Charlton Athletic.
2026-10-26T09:00+01:00
Birmingham City Women secured their first Barclays Women's Super League victory of the season with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Charlton Athletic at St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park on Sunday afternoon.
Wilma Leidhammar's second-half strike proved decisive, as Amy Merricks' side claimed all three points and recorded their second consecutive victory and clean sheet in all competitions.
Speaking after the game, Merricks expressed her delight at securing a long-awaited first WSL win, dedicating the result to the Blues supporters while acknowledging there were areas of the performance to improve.
The Head Coach also praised the impact of her substitutes, particularly Leidhammar and Suzu Amano, while highlighting the importance of showing greater courage and attacking intent.
Leidhammar reflected on scoring her first WSL goal and the significance of securing three points, before discussing the squad's growing defensive resilience and the importance of building momentum ahead of Wednesday's derby against Aston Villa.
Watch the post-match reaction from Amy Merricks and Wilma Leidhammar on Blues+ below.
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Birmingham City Women secured their first Barclays Women's Super League victory of the season with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Charlton Athletic at St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park on Sunday afternoon.
Wilma Leidhammar's second-half strike proved decisive, as Amy Merricks' side claimed all three points and recorded their second consecutive victory and clean sheet in all competitions.
Speaking after the game, Merricks expressed her delight at securing a long-awaited first WSL win, dedicating the result to the Blues supporters while acknowledging there were areas of the performance to improve.
The Head Coach also praised the impact of her substitutes, particularly Leidhammar and Suzu Amano, while highlighting the importance of showing greater courage and attacking intent.
Leidhammar reflected on scoring her first WSL goal and the significance of securing three points, before discussing the squad's growing defensive resilience and the importance of building momentum ahead of Wednesday's derby against Aston Villa.
Watch the post-match reaction from Amy Merricks and Wilma Leidhammar on Blues+ below.
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