Match report

Arsenal W Defeats Liverpool W 4-0 in FA WSL

Arsenal W
Arsenal W
4–0
FT
Liverpool W
Liverpool W
Mar 22, 2025

Arsenal Women emphatically defeated Liverpool Women 4-0 in an FA WSL match on March 22, 2025. The victory was highlighted by goals from C. Foord, Mariona Caldentey, and two own goals by Liverpool's J. Matthews. Arsenal's tactical acumen and relentless pressure proved too much for Liverpool to handle, securing a comprehensive win in the FA WSL.

Key Facts

  • • Arsenal W 4-0 Liverpool W
  • • Goals: C. Foord (28'), Own Goal (J. Matthews, 29'), Mariona Caldentey (44'), Own Goal (J. Matthews, 69')
  • • Yellow cards: K. McCabe (Arsenal W, 45+3'), L. Kiernan (Liverpool W, 90+4')
  • • Substitutions: K. McCabe out, J. Nighswonger in (46'), K. Little out, L. Wälti in (66'), E. Fox out, B. Mead in (66'), Mariona Caldentey out, V. Pelova in (74'), L. Williamson out, K. Reid in (88')

Lineups

Arsenal W

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 14 D. van Domselaar (G)
  • 2 E. Fox (D)
  • 6 L. Williamson (D)
  • 7 S. Catley (D)
  • 11 K. McCabe (D)
  • 10 K. Little (M)
  • 8 Mariona Caldentey (M)
  • 18 C. Kelly (M)
  • 12 F. Maanum (M)
  • 19 C. Foord (M)
  • 23 A. Russo (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 J. Nighswonger
  • 13 L. Wälti
  • 9 B. Mead
  • 21 V. Pelova
  • 62 K. Reid
  • 32 K. Cooney-Cross
  • 25 S. Blackstenius
  • 1 M. Zinsberger
  • 17 L. Hurtig

Liverpool W

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Laws (G)
  • 4 G. Fisk (D)
  • 17 J. Clark (D)
  • 6 J. Matthews (D)
  • 12 T. Hinds (D)
  • 24 S. Kerr (M)
  • 8 F. Nagano (M)
  • 11 O. Smith (M)
  • 18 C. Holland (M)
  • 7 C. Kapocs (M)
  • 10 S. Haug (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 M. Höbinger
  • 19 Júlia Bartel
  • 9 L. Kiernan
  • 29 Alejandra Bernabé
  • 23 G. Bonner
  • 3 G. Evans
  • 16 T. Micah
  • 36 Z. Shaw
  • 13 M. Enderby

Timeline

  1. Arsenal W
    28' Arsenal W Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Foord
  2. Arsenal W
    29' Arsenal W Goal · Own Goal
    J. Matthews
  3. Arsenal W
    44' Arsenal W Goal · Normal Goal
    Mariona Caldentey
  4. Arsenal W
    45'+3 Arsenal W Card · Yellow Card
    K. McCabe

    Foul

  5. Arsenal W
    46' Arsenal W subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. McCabe · On: J. Nighswonger
  6. Liverpool W
    63' Liverpool W subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Holland · On: M. Höbinger
  7. Arsenal W
    66' Arsenal W subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Little · On: L. Wälti
  8. Arsenal W
    66' Arsenal W subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Fox · On: B. Mead
  9. Arsenal W
    69' Arsenal W Goal · Own Goal
    J. Matthews
  10. Arsenal W
    74' Arsenal W subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Mariona Caldentey · On: V. Pelova
  11. Liverpool W
    74' Liverpool W subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Fuka Nagano · On: Júlia Bartel
  12. Liverpool W
    74' Liverpool W subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Smith · On: L. Kiernan
  13. Liverpool W
    83' Liverpool W subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Fisk · On: Alejandra Bernabé
  14. Arsenal W
    88' Arsenal W subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Williamson · On: K. Reid
  15. Liverpool W
    90'+4 Liverpool W Card · Yellow Card
    L. Kiernan

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Arsenal W Liverpool W
Fouls 8 6
Pass Accuracy 86% 77%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 3
Corners 9 1
Total Passes 622 320
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 4 0
Shots on Target 5 0
xG — —
Shots off Target 9 3
Possession 66% 34%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 537 245
Shots Inside Box 14 0
Saves 0 3
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Arsenal's early 2-0 lead within the first 30 minutes set the tone, with C. Foord and an own goal by J. Matthews putting them in control.
  • ▸ A second own goal by J. Matthews in the second half sealed the game, further demoralizing Liverpool and solidifying Arsenal's dominance in the FA WSL.