Liverpool Women turn their focus to the WSL Cup on Wednesday evening, hosting Sunderland Women in a group stage match at St Helens Stadium. The 18:00 UTC kick-off offers a chance to reset after a difficult 4-2 league loss away to Manchester City last time out.
That defeat at the Academy Stadium saw Liverpool Women slip to seventh place in the FA Women's Super League, with four points from their opening three games. They had taken an early lead through goals from Anna Bergstrom and Vicky Endemann, but were ultimately overhauled. Their recent form shows a win, a draw and a loss, starting with a 4-0 victory at Charlton Athletic and a 1-1 home draw with Tottenham Hotspur.
Manager Matt Beard is expected to rotate his squad for the cup tie, with the likes of goalkeeper Kayla Keating and defender Jasmine Clark pushing for starts. Liverpool Women will be aiming to build momentum ahead of that key league encounter at Anfield on Sunday.
Manager Matt Beard confirmed the details of Liverpool's 4-2 defeat to Manchester City on September 18. He stated that Lauren Hemp opened the scoring in the 13th minute, assisted by Carlotta Wamser. Anna Bergstrom equalised in the 19th minute, with Vivien Endemann then putting Liverpool ahead. Khadija Shaw levelled before half-time. Beard said, "We started well but couldn't maintain it." The loss leaves Liverpool seventh, five points behind leaders Manchester City. They host Everton on September 27.
