Following the appointment of ex Manchester City manager, Gareth Taylor, Liverpool FC Women’s form seems to have taken an even harder hit.

Heading into the first international break of the season, the Reds have only scored two goals in the Barclays Women’s Super League in the opening five fixtures: they currently sit in eleventh place with zero points to their name.  

But what has contributed to such a challenging start to the season for the Reds? Can they regain form to avoid a fight to remain WSL competitors next season?

Liverpool FC Women play their home games at the Wicked Stadium in St Helens. The club recently appointed former Manchester City head coach, Gareth Taylor as manager, with the immediate aim of securing their place in the Barclays Women’s Super League this season.

Liverpool have been re-establishing themselves as a competitive top-flight side after their back-to-back league titles in 2013 and 2014, followed by relegation in 2020. Since returning to the WSL in 2022, they targeted consistent mid-table finishes while strengthening the squad to push toward European qualification.