Liverpool Women will take on West Ham United Women for the second time in just a few days, as both teams meet again at St Helens Stadium on Sunday in the Women’s Super League.
After a commanding 5-0 win over the Hammers in the Women’s FA Cup midweek, the Reds will be looking to build on that strong performance and return to winning ways in the league.
Match Preview
Liverpool has had a tough time in the WSL recently, winning just one of their last six league matches. Last weekend, they suffered a narrow 2-1 loss to Leicester City despite taking an early lead through Olivia Smith. However, the team bounced back in midweek, dominating West Ham with goals from Leanne Kiernan, Grace Fisk, Lucy Parry, Sam Kerr, and an own goal from Camila Saez, securing a comfortable victory.
Now, Matt Beard’s side is hoping to extend their good form with a second straight home win, having defeated Brighton & Hove Albion in their last WSL fixture at St Helens. In their most recent meeting with West Ham at home, Liverpool claimed a 3-1 victory in March, and they will be confident of another positive result.
West Ham, on the other hand, will be looking to recover from their heavy cup defeat to Liverpool and get their league campaign back on track. The Hammers earned a crucial 2-0 win over Everton last weekend, helping them pull six points clear of the relegation playoff spot. However, their form on the road has been poor, with no wins in their last 11 away league matches. Rehanne Skinner’s side will be desperate to end that streak, but it won’t be easy against a confident Liverpool team.
Team News
Liverpool Women’s squad will be missing a few key players, including Sofie Lundgaard, Niamh Fahey, Jasmine Matthews, and Faye Kirby. Defender Hannah Silcock is also doubtful after missing the last two matches due to injury. On a positive note, Leanne Kiernan and Sophie Roman Haug could be in line for starting roles after impressing as substitutes in the midweek win.
West Ham will be without Amber Tysiak, who is suspended following a red card in the FA Cup. Shelina Zadorsky could replace her in defense, and new signing Vera Hanshaw might also feature after missing the cup tie. Rehanne Skinner could also make changes, with Seraina Piubel pushing for a recall.
Key Stats
In the last five meetings between Liverpool FC Women and West Ham United WFC, Liverpool has the upper hand, securing two wins while West Ham has yet to register a victory.
Three of these matches ended in draws. Liverpool’s attacking strength is evident, with a total of 9 goals scored across these encounters, compared to West Ham’s 5. The most recent match was a dominant 5-0 win for Liverpool, which highlights their superior performance in this fixture. Overall, Liverpool has shown a slight advantage, both in terms of victories and goals scored.
The match promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams needing the points for different reasons. Liverpool will be hoping to continue their strong cup form and climb up the WSL table, while West Ham will aim to bounce back from their cup disappointment and get their first away win of the season.
