Liverpool Women secured their first ever Women's Super League victory over Everton at Anfield with a 2-0 win on Sunday. The result ends a long hoodoo at the stadium and lifts the Reds to fifth in the FA WSL with seven points from four games. The three points from this derby are a key part of their early-season haul, and they will now prepare for their next fixture, an away trip to face Manchester United on Saturday.
Beata Olsson gave the hosts a dream start, heading home from Natalia Ramos's corner in just the fourth minute. The early goal set the tone for a dominant first-half display where Liverpool created several chances. Vivien Endemann saw a volley crash against the crossbar, and Ramos had a shot cleared off the line by Everton's Ruby Mace.
Everton improved after the break and forced goalkeeper Khiara Keating into action, but the visitors could not find a decisive finish. The points were sealed in the 86th minute when Cornelia Kapocs reacted quickest to a loose ball in the box, turning and slotting past Courtney Brosnan.
Derby significance
The victory was particularly sweet given the recent history of the fixture at Anfield. Everton had won on six of their previous WSL visits, a record manager Gareth Taylor was delighted to break. "It’s nice to break that duck, definitely," Taylor said after the match. The win also saw Liverpool leapfrog their local rivals in the standings, a significant early-season boost.
Everton boss Scott Phelan acknowledged his side's lack of cutting edge. "We know we need to be more decisive in those actions, 100%," he said. The Toffees, who had won their previous three games, managed only two league goals all season before this match, both of which were own goals.
Team performance and context
Liverpool's defence, marshalled by Grace Fisk and Jenna Clark, stood firm to secure a second consecutive clean sheet. The team's recent form shows three wins, a draw, and a single defeat in their last five outings, putting them five points behind leaders Manchester City. Key attacker Vivien Endemann, who has two goals in three appearances this term, was a constant threat before being substituted in the 76th minute. Fans can review the contributions of every player in the detailed stats section.
With the derby hoodoo banished, attention turns to maintaining momentum. Liverpool's next challenge is a trip to face Manchester United on Saturday. The squad, showing renewed confidence, will look to build on this result as they prepare for that away fixture.
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Liverpool Women's 2-0 derby win over Everton was underpinned by dominant statistics, according to the club's own verified match data. The Reds enjoyed 61% possession and registered 17 shots to Everton's eight. They have now won their last two matches and sit fifth in the FA WSL, five points behind leaders Manchester City. Manager Gareth Taylor's side next face Manchester United away on 2026-10-03.
