The Subway League Cup was renamed and restructured ahead of the 2026/27 season.
And in the new Swiss-style league format, City defender Thomas, on loan at WSL2 outfit Nottingham Forest, helped the Reds earn their first point this term.
The 20-year-old returned to the starting line-up and played every minute as they battled hard against a difficult Sheffield United side.
But neither side was able to find a breakthrough as the game ended 0-0 after 90 minutes.
In the competition’s format, if a league phase game ends in a draw, the two teams partake in a penalty shootout with the winner earning an extra point.
But Sheffield United claimed the second point with a 4-2 win from 18-yards out.
It means Forest sit 19th, two points off the all-important top eight with four games left to play.
In Scotland, shot stopper Eve Annets was in between the sticks again for Hibernian as they fell to a 4-2 defeat to league leaders Rangers.
As a result, Hibernian remain fifth and move 11 points behind the WSPL 1 leaders.
And in the WSL City’s other two loanees are continuing to tally minutes in the English top-flight.
Lily Murphy played the opening 45 minutes as she led Aston Villa’s attacking line in their 2-1 comeback win over Liverpool.
A second half goal from Chasity Grant and a Grace Fisk own goal completed the turnaround for the Villans who move to 10th in the table.
Finally, Naomi Layzell played every minute of Everton’s narrow 2-1 defeat to third-place London City Lionesses.
Goals from Delphine Cascarino and Freya Godfrey meant Hannah Cain’s strike was just a consolation.
It means Everton now sit sixth, six points below the top three.
Don’t miss our UWCL home matches!
After an entertaining draw with Real Madrid, the UEFA Women’s Champions League returns to the Joie Stadium soon when Paris Saint-Germain come to town!
We’ll be going up against the French giants on Thursday 29 October at 20:00.
Tickets are on sale now from just £10, so make sure you grab yours as soon as possible!
