All eyes will be on Anfield this weekend as Liverpool host Manchester City in one of the standout fixtures of the Women’s Super League round. The match carries an extra layer of intrigue, with Gareth Taylor set to face his former club just months after taking charge of the Reds. Liverpool are still chasing their first win of the campaign, while City arrive in red-hot form after four straight league victories, setting the stage for a tense and emotional reunion on Merseyside. In this match preview, we’ll cover everything you need to know ahead of Liverpool vs. Manchester City, from predicted lineups and team news to how to watch the game live.
Match Preview Quick Info:
🗓 Date: October 12, 2025
🏟 Stadium: Anfield
⏰ Kick-off: 16:45 BST
📺 Watch: SkySports
📡 VPN: NordVPN
Liverpool training ahead of Manchester City
Source: Liverpool women
Liverpool vs. Manchester City: Team News & Possible Lineups
Liverpool vs. Manchester City Women Lineups are derived from previous match days. We take into consideration how strong the opponents are, what players are injured and of course team news before the match.
Team News Liverpool
Head coach Gareth Taylor with the latest squad update: “Since last time out I think we just need to do a later check on Leanne Kiernan. She’s just got a bit of an issue with her foot. Lucy Parry was missing with a hamstring issue and Lily Woodham also has the same issue with her hamstring, which she’s getting back a little bit closer with.
“Rachael Laws is stepping up. Ale Bernabe is getting a little bit closer as well and Zara Shaw is a bit further away. Outside of what we had in the last game, we were just hoping to get Leanne back – but I think this weekend might be a bit too soon for her.”
What the coach has to say
Head coach Gareth Taylor on facing his former club Manchester City: “It’s a great game to play there in front of our own supporters and we know they are obviously a very good team.
“They have made a good start and are second in the WSL and they have some good players who can really do some damage. But we will be there, we will be giving our absolute all and we are asking our supporters to stay with the team, as I know they will. Hopefully they can see that we are working so, so hard to try to turn this around and improve our league standing.”
Team News Manchester City
Head coach Andree Jeglertz with the latest squad update: “I hope we have as many players as possible [for Liverpool], I still think Lauren’s not ready, Kerolin’s not ready but otherwise it looks good,” he said.
“Becs [Knaak] probably isn’t there either but the others ones should hopefully be available. It’s about taking it slowly and not rushing it. I think she’s on her way back but we don’t push it or force it so we take it almost from week to week or day to day. She’s on her way but we’ll take it easy.”
On Mary Fowler: “She’s working hard every day. She’s on her way and following the plan, but she has a long way to go after that big injury. There’s nothing that says anything has changed in it. She’s working hard every day and is on her way.”
What the coach has to say
Andrée Jeglertz on his time so far at Manchester City: “I think I learn new things every day and since you’re working with people, in every meeting you have with the players, in every training session, there’s things that you always you add to your football knowledge or to your way of approaching players. With that said, all players are individuals that you learn things from, it can be football things but maybe also how do I motivate them, how do I make sure that I push the right button to get them to perform.
“I also feel that the most important thing for a coach is to be adaptable, so coming here with the staff we have, with the players, of me trying to figure out where do I start with this group, I have a lot of ideas but I cannot bring all those in directly, I need to start from what the former manager and the players are at. So that’s probably the biggest learning to figure out where do I start with my coaching.”
Manchester City Women Bunny Shaw and Iman Beney
Source: Manchester City Women
Liverpool vs. Manchester City Women Lineups
Potential Liverpool Women Lineups (updated prior to the match)
Borggräfe
Shimizu
Clark
Bonner
Fisk
Nagano
Kapocs
Höbinger
Kerr
Holland
Enderby
Potential Manchester City Women Lineups (updated prior to the match)
Yamashita
Casparij
Rose
Greenwood
Ouahabi
Blindkilde Brown
Hasegawa
Fujino
Miedema
Clinton
Shaw
Liverpool vs. Manchester City: Previous Meetings & Stats
Liverpool are still searching for their first Women’s Super League win of the season. Under new head coach Gareth Taylor, the Reds have struggled to find form, scoring just once and failing to earn any points so far. They’ve suffered defeats to Everton, Leicester City, Manchester United, and London City Lionesses.
Meanwhile, Manchester City have bounced back strongly after their opening-day loss to Chelsea, recording four consecutive league victories. This weekend’s clash adds extra intrigue as Taylor faces his former club for the first time since leaving Manchester City. History favours City in this fixture, Liverpool haven’t beaten them since 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Women’s Super League Liverpool vs. Manchester City?
You can watch the Women’s Super League match between Liverpool vs. Manchester City on Sky Sports. If you’re watching from outside the UK, consider using a VPN service. We recommend NordVPN, it isn’t free, but it’s cheaper than juggling multiple subscriptions that may still only cover part of the schedule.
When was the last meeting between Liverpool vs. Manchester City?
The last meeting between Liverpool and Manchester City was on February 16, 2025. Manchester City secured a 4-0, thanks to goals from Shaw, Roord and Prior.
What is Liverpool vs. Manchester City kick-off time?
Liverpool vs. Manchester City kicks off on Sunday, October 12th, at 16:45 BST at Anfield.