Gareth Taylor’s Liverpool desperate to find positives against the WSL holders
After winning their first point of the season against Brighton & Hove Albion Women last Sunday, Liverpool FC Women look ahead to their fixture against Chelsea this weekend.
Head coach, Gareth Taylor addressed the media ahead of this tough clash against the reigning Barclays Women’s Super League Champions.
The rise of Grace Fisk: From Millwall Lionesses to Wiegman’s England squad
Ahead of the 2025/26 season, Grace Fisk was announced as the new captain for Liverpool FC Women. She leads from the back and has emerged as a young talent to watch in the Barclays Women’s Super League.
Due to the withdrawal of young defender, Katie Reid and Manchester City’s new signing, Grace Clinton, the Liverpool captain received her first call-up to the senior England squad under head coach, Sarina Wiegman. The squad welcomed Fisk to the international camp during the Lionesses’ homecoming series.
Spurs remain in top four after narrow victory over Liverpool
Tottenham Hotspur Women remain in the top four of the Barclays Women’s Super League with a narrow 2-1 win over Liverpool FC Women at Brisbane Road.
Forward Beata Olsson struck first for the visitors, with Spurs defender Tõko Koga equalising soon after with her debut goal. Captain, Bethany England added a second for the Lilywhites in the second half, adding a touch of class to what is already shaping to be a promising season for the club.
Could Liverpool be in trouble with five consecutive losses to start WSL campaign?
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: WSL Preview
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.