Liverpool Women face a stern test of their WSL credentials this Sunday when they host the in-form London City Lionesses at St Helens Stadium. The match, kicking off at 2pm on 25 October, pits a side looking to bounce back against one of the division's early pace-setters.
They are 11 points behind leaders Manchester City and have lost their last two league outings, most recently a 2-1 defeat away to Aston Villa last weekend. Natalia Ramos Álvarez gave Liverpool the lead in that game, but a second-half comeback from the hosts sealed the points.
Recent form and results
Liverpool's form has been inconsistent, with three wins and two losses from their last five games across all competitions. Those defeats came against Aston Villa and Manchester United, while the victories were against Birmingham City, Everton and Sunderland. In contrast, London City Lionesses arrive on Merseyside having won their last four matches consecutively, a run that includes emphatic wins over Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City.
The visitors currently occupy third place, making this a significant challenge for Liverpool. A positive result is needed to keep pace in the upper half of the standings.
Team line-ups and key players
Both teams are expected to field strong sides. Liverpool's last starting XI featured goalkeeper K. Keating behind a defensive line of Grace Fisk and Jenna Clark, with Fuka Nagano and Kapocs in midfield supporting forwards Natalia Ramos and B. Olsson. London City's lineup is built around influential figures like midfielder Geyoro and forward Diani, with Elene Lete a constant threat in attack.
Liverpool will need to be wary of their opponents' potent attack, which has fired them to the top end of the table. The home side's own top scorer this season is V. Endemann, who has found the net twice.
With the international break concluded, this fixture marks the start of a key period. Liverpool's next assignment after Sunday is another home game, with the full fixtures list showing a busy schedule ahead. The team will be determined to use their home advantage to stop the slide and take points off a direct rival. The match at St Helens Stadium kicks off at 2pm on Sunday, 25 October.
