Liverpool Women now know their Subway Players Cup league phase opponents after the full fixture list was confirmed on Thursday. Gareth Taylor’s side, who finished 11th in the FA WSL last season with 17 points (4 wins, 5 draws, 13 losses), will face Manchester United, Aston Villa, Sunderland, Birmingham City, Nottingham Forest and Burnley.
What are Liverpool Women’s Subway Players Cup fixtures?
The Reds open away to Sunderland at St Helens Stadium on 23 September, then travel to Birmingham City on 30 September. Home ties follow against Manchester United (21 October) and Aston Villa (11 November), before trips to Nottingham Forest (18 November) and Burnley (16 December). All kick-offs are at 7pm, though dates and venues may change.
Why does this competition matter for Liverpool Women?
This revamped tournament, formerly the Conti Cup, offers Liverpool Women a realistic shot at silverware. With no WSL sides in European competition entering, the path to the final is clearer. The Reds scored 21 goals and conceded 34 in the league last term, but cup football could suit their attacking style.
How does the new Subway Players Cup format work?
All 23 WSL and Championship clubs are split into north and south groups but compete in one giant league table. Each team plays six matches (three home, three away), with the top eight advancing to a seeded knockout stage. Quarter-finals are in January, semis in February, and the final on 13 or 14 March at a neutral venue.
Liverpool Women, who ended last season on a run of LLLWD, will aim to use this tournament as a springboard after narrowly avoiding relegation.
