Chelsea vs Liverpool

What should have been a soft re-entry into the world of top flight football for Liverpool with a game against 8th placed Reading last week has become an opening ...

Stick with The Liverpool Offside team to keep yourself up to date with team news and match buildup, live updates, and post-match reaction. Their mettle will be tested on Sunday against an already-strong Chelsea side who have made their own additions over the summer. And with the match against their male counterparts postponed this weekend, all eyes will be on them. Most exciting is the return of Shanice van de Sanden to the side, a move which sets to bolster Liverpool’s already vicious attack. As manager Matt Beard pointed out, they’ll have to play them sometime, so why not first, when excitement amongst the fans will be the highest? Matt Beard: “Yeah, look, you’ve got to play them at some time.

Liverpool FC Women fans are reminded they have until 12pm BST on Sunday to buy tickets for the season-opener against Chelsea FC Women.

[on sale](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/tickets/tickets-availability/liverpool-women-v-everton-women-214) for the exciting return to Anfield for the Reds as they take on Everton in the Merseyside derby on Sunday September 25, with children’s tickets just £1. LFC Women come into the contest with Chelsea on the back of a positive pre-season schedule that included 16 goals in their six warm-up fixtures. The Reds make their return to the Barclays Women’s Super League in a mouth-watering clash with last year’s champions.

Liverpool begin life back in the Barclays Women's Super League with a fixture against champions Chelsea at Prenton Park on Sunday.

The Barclays Women’s Super League fixture between Liverpool and Chelsea kicks-off at 5pm on Sunday evening. As you would expect, competition in the Chelsea squad is really high going into the new season. Rhiannon Roberts has been struggling with an injury but could play.

Liverpool won last season's FA Women's Championship by an 11-point margin, and former Chelsea boss Matt Beard says his players are excited by the Prenton Park ...

[Chelsea](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/chelsea) are a fantastic team. [Chelsea](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/chelsea) to get even better ahead of the start of their Women’s Super League title defence. We are really trying to be the best version of ourselves.” “I feel the players we have added have strengthened the XI and competition for places. [West Ham](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/west-ham) player and scored in the 2006 [FA Cup](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/fa-cup) final against Liverpool. and we can compete in this division. [West Ham](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/west-ham) host [Everton](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/everton) at Dagenham with new boss Paul Konchesky having made 12 summer signings. [Chelsea](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/chelsea) completed a league and [FA Cup](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/fa-cup) double. [September 17, 2022] [Tottenham](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/tottenham) begin their campaign at [Leicester](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/leicester/) eager to build on last season’s fifth-place finish. But we will be setting up to try to get something out of the game, and I’m confident we can give a good account of ourselves.” [Manchester City](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/man-city), third last season, start out at [Aston Villa](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/aston-villa/) after a summer that saw a large turnover of players. [Chelsea](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/chelsea) boss Matt Beard says his players are excited by the Prenton Park clash with the champions and the campaign ahead. [Chelsea](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/chelsea) had been due to start their season against [West Ham](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/west-ham) at Stamford Bridge last weekend but, with the opening-day programme postponed following the death of the Queen, the Blues will now kick-off at promoted Liverpool on Sunday.

Here are the details of how you can catch Chelsea Women in action against Liverpool, for the UK and the USA.

[Graham Potter Shares His Emotions Following The Queen's Passing](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/match-coverage/graham-potter-shares-his-emotions-following-the-queens-passing) [Chelsea And Arsenal Legend Emmanuel Petit Speaks On The Blues' Recent Struggles](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/chelsea-arsenal-legend-emmanuel-petit-speaks-on-the-blues-recent-struggles) [W](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/match-coverage/why-chelsea-vs-liverpool-at-stamford-bridge-has-been-postponed) [hy Chelsea Vs Liverpool At Stamford Bridge Has Been Postponed](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/match-coverage/why-chelsea-vs-liverpool-at-stamford-bridge-has-been-postponed) [Report: Todd Boehly 'Impressed' By Christoph Freund's Red Bull Model](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/report-todd-boehly-impressed-by-christoph-freunds-red-bull-model) [Report: Chelsea Having Talks With Christoph Freun](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/report-chelsea-having-talks-with-christoph-freund) [d](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/report-chelsea-having-talks-with-christoph-freund) ['We Just Didn't Have A Shared Vision For The Future' - Todd Boehly On Thomas Tuchel's Sacking](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/we-just-didnt-have-a-shared-vision-for-the-future-todd-boehly-on-thomas-tuchels-sacking) ['We Want To Entertain' - Graham Potter Prepares To Win Back The Fans](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/match-coverage/we-want-to-entertain-graham-potter-prepares-to-win-back-the-fans) For the US, viewers will need a subscription to Paramount+ to catch the match live. Where to Watch / Live Stream However, Matt Beard's squad is a much changed competitor compared to the one the Super League last saw, which managed to get them promoted with two games to spare back in the Spring. The Blues are aiming to one up their own record of securing three league titles in a row by getting a fourth come May 2023. Where to Watch

Liverpool FC Women return to the top flight this afternoon when champions Chelsea Women are at Prenton Park to begin the new season (5pm BST kick-off).

There is a pull-out poster of midfielder Ceri Holland and the lowdown on Chelsea, plus a look back at past clashes between the sides. Midfielder Missy Bo Kearns selects her five-a-side dream team, and Beard and captain Niamh Fahey share their thoughts ahead of the 2022-23 campaign in their regular columns. She recalls her time at Chelsea, explains why manager Matt Beard was crucial in her decision to join Liverpool, and outlines her hopes for the coming campaign.

As a result, The FA cancelled all football, from grassroots to professional, pulling the plug on festivities to celebrate the champions taking the pitch at ...

WSL defenses are, on average, a bit quicker and more physical than the ones Čanković is familiar with in the Damallsvenskan. Playmaking had to start from a bit deeper and gaps needed to be seen and attacked quickly. Liverpool’s season was supposed to begin against Reading, a team without the access to the resources they have (whether they’re given or not is a different conversation) and are exactly the type of team they need to get results from if they are to stay in the WSL this time. Part of the reason Emma Hayes has had such a successful, enduring run at Chelsea has been her ability to give herself and the team new tasks to master. Of all the players Chelsea brought in this summer, Čanković is the most intriguing. Or they could view it as a release of the pressure to get a result.

Chelsea Women manager Emma Hayes says she does not expect Liverpool to struggle upon their return to the Women's Super League, ahead of their season opener ...

[Chelsea](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/chelsea) is swiftly followed up by a trip to Anfield to host [Everton](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/everton) in a Merseyside derby next weekend, in what will be a brilliant showcase of women’s football on Merseyside. [This Is Anfield](https://www.thisisanfield.com/2022/08/liverpool-ready-to-attack-wsl-after-euro-boost-4-signings-anfield-derby/) last month. [Chelsea](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/chelsea), believes Liverpool will be competitive in the top division. [Chelsea](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/chelsea) in their WSL opener. [Champions League](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/champions-league), while second and third secure a qualification spot, and there is only one relegation position at the bottom. [Chelsea](https://www.thisisanfield.com/liverpool-fc/chelsea) Women manager Emma Hayes says she does not expect Liverpool to struggle upon their return to the Women’s Super League, ahead of their season opener at Prenton Park on Sunday.

Liverpool Women kick off their Women's Super League campaign at home to Chelsea Women and you can follow live updates in our dedicated blog.

We've had a really good pre-season and have tested ourselves up against all types of different teams in the Super League so we're prepared and we're ready to go.” Liverpool captain Niamh Fahey was joined by men’s skipper Jordan Henderson at Liverpool Town Hall earlier this week to pay respects on the club’s behalf following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. It’s the Championship holders against the Super League champions this afternoon. The game is just a few seconds old but Chelsea are given a penalty from referee Emily Heaslip. Liverpool happy to play on the counter as we come towards the end of the half. It was watched all the way by Laws so she had it covered but it looked close from here. To be fair to Liverpool, they haven't wilted or been overawed following the early set-back. The Reds are keeping it tight at the back. It was an easy call for the referee's assistant though. It's easy to see why Chelsea are the champions. Not too many massive opportunities for the Londoners, at least. Liverpool not overawed but certainly being outclassed at times by the champions.

With a few days of delay due to major events well beyond the footballing world, the Women's Super League is back! Chelsea were supposed to kickoff the ...

[elsewhere](https://www.livesoccertv.com/match/4384171/liverpool-vs-chelsea-fc/) Chelsea were supposed to kickoff the season at Stamford Bridge against West Ham a week ago, but the plans were set aside due to the Queen’s passing. Streaming: SKY GO Extra (UK); Paramount+ (USA);

The 2022-23 WSL season kicked off on Friday night and Arsenal and Manchester United have already made statements of intent with four-goal thrashings ahead ...

"The girls were sensational today. I fell to my knees I don't know how many times as well. Manchester City manager Gareth Taylor told the BBC: "It's a tough one to take and I think that shows everything. I've ran up and down I don't know how many times. West Ham 1-0 Everton. WEST HAM 1-0 West Ham vs Everton and Leicester vs Tottenham kick-off at 3pm. It's West Ham vs Everton and Leicester vs Tottenham! - West Ham 1-0 Everton It remains goalless between West Ham and Everton... Tottenham and West Ham are still both in the lead! In between, Tottenham defeated Leicester 2-1 and West Ham edged Everton 1-0.

39 min: Chelsea are playing a lot of the game between their defenders at the moment. It is a frantic match with not many moments to breathe. Chelsea come ...

Chelsea has a chance but they can’t control it in the box. We want to win the game but we understand we’re playing one of the best teams in not only Europe, but the world in club football.” 25 min: Liverpool try to build but they run it out of play, the hosts are yet to find their feet. Koivisto has a chance ont he rebound as the keeper can’t control it but it sails over the bar, much better from the hosts. 31 min: Liverpool have settled, they are challenging Chelsea more but they just need to be more clinical in attack. 11 min: Here come Chelsea again but Liverpool do well to shut them down and they counter. 37 min: Liverpool’s free kick sees them play out the back but Chelsea immediately win it back. Chelsea have had a bundle of chances but class defence keeps the newly promoted club in this. Chelsea come forward once again but Kirby loses possession in the box. 49 min: Buchanan is called upon next to deal with Liverpool’s threat and Reiten wins a throw in to stem the danger. 59 min: Chelsea come forward once again through James but Liverpool are still doing well to crowd the defending champions on the ball. The hosts have really come alive in this second half, all that is missing now is a goal.