Match report
Liverpool W Defeats Leicester City WFC 2-0 in FA WSL
Liverpool W
2–0
FT
Leicester City WFC
Mar 15, 2026
Liverpool W demonstrated their dominance in the FA WSL by defeating Leicester City WFC with a 2-0 scoreline. The game saw goals from B. Olsson and C. Holland, ensuring a solid win for Liverpool W. Leicester City WFC struggled to find their rhythm and suffered setbacks with yellow cards for O. McLoughlin and J. Thibaud.
Key Facts
- • Liverpool W 2-0 Leicester City WFC
- • B. Olsson scored the opening goal in the 10th minute
- • C. Holland secured the win with a penalty in the 89th minute
- • O. McLoughlin and J. Thibaud received yellow cards for Leicester City WFC
- • Substitutions for Leicester City WFC: R. Williams, Alisha Lehmann, and Emma Jansson
Lineups
Liverpool W
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 28 Jennifer Falk (G)
- 2 Lucy Parry (D)
- 17 Jenna Clark (D)
- 4 Grace Fisk (D)
- 29 Alejandra Bernabé (D)
- 19 Kirsty Maclean (M)
- 13 Mia Enderby (M)
- 7 Cornelia Kapocs (M)
- 31 Martha Thomas (M)
- 18 Ceri Holland (M)
- 11 Beata Olsson (F)
Substitutes
- 23 Gemma Bonner
- 27 Aurélie Csillag
- 21 Anna Jøsendal
- 22 Faye Kirby
- 16 Lily Woodham
- 3 Gemma Evans
- 87 Maizie Trueman
- 57 Neve McDonald
Leicester City WFC
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 Janina Leitzig (G)
- 20 Sarah Mayling (D)
- 12 Asmita Ale (D)
- 17 Julie Thibaud (D)
- 29 Ashleigh Neville (D)
- 27 Shannon O'Brien (M)
- 3 Samantha Tierney (M)
- 23 Olivia McLoughlin (M)
- 11 Alisha Lehmann (M)
- 21 Hannah Cain (F)
- 28 Rachel Williams (F)
Substitutes
- 9 Noémie Mouchon
- 7 Missy Goodwin
- 10 Emma Jansson
- 16 Katie Keane
- 31 Chantelle Swaby
- 32 Rosella Ayane
Timeline
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10' Liverpool W Goal · Normal GoalB. Olsson · Assist: M. Enderby -
30' Leicester City WFC Card · Yellow CardO. McLoughlinFoul
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59' Leicester City WFC subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Williams · On: N. Mouchon -
63' Leicester City WFC subst · Substitution 2Off: Alisha Lehmann · On: M. Goodwin -
70' Liverpool W subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Enderby · On: Aurélie Csillag -
78' Leicester City WFC subst · Substitution 3Off: O. McLoughlin · On: Emma Jansson -
87' Leicester City WFC Card · Yellow CardJ. ThibaudArgument
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89' Liverpool W Goal · PenaltyC. Holland -
90' Liverpool W subst · Substitution 3Off: B. Olsson · On: Anna Jøsendal
Match Stats
| Stat | Liverpool W | Leicester City WFC |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 6 | 7 |
| Pass Accuracy | 80% | 71% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 14 | 11 |
| Corners | 8 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 441 | 360 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 9 | 5 |
| Possession | 56% | 44% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 353 | 255 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 6 |
| Saves | 2 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ B. Olsson's early goal in the 10th minute gave Liverpool W a strong start and set the tone for the game.
- ▸ The introduction of Emma Jansson for Leicester City WFC in the 78th minute was an attempt to change the game's momentum, but it was too late.
- ▸ C. Holland's penalty in the 89th minute sealed the win for Liverpool W and extinguished any hope of a Leicester City WFC comeback.