Liverpool host Tottenham Hotspur at St Helens Stadium on Sunday in a match that could define their entire season. The Reds sit bottom of the Women’s Super League table on just two points, though crucially only two points separate them from 11th place West Ham. Victory is not optional here, it’s essential.
Last weekend provided genuine reason for optimism. Liverpool demolished London Bees 6-0 in the FA Cup, a dominant display that suggested their new January signings had finally started clicking. That form must translate to the league immediately or the title race narrative pivots dangerously toward relegation battle talk.
Kick-off: 11:55 GMT, Sunday, January 25, 2026
Venue: St Helens Stadium, Liverpool
TV: Sky Sports and WSL YouTube
Bergstrom Already Justifying Winter Investment
New arrival Alice Bergstrom has made an immediate impact since joining in January. The defender scored twice in the London Bees demolition and played with the kind of attacking verve Liverpool desperately needed on the right flank. Her versatility is genuinely refreshing, capable of operating as both defender and attacking midfielder depending on circumstances.
However, Liverpool faces a significant problem. Martha Thomas, signed on loan from this weekend’s opposition, is ineligible to play against her parent club due to loan agreement restrictions.
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That removes depth from the attack when they need it most. Anna Josendal remains unavailable after arriving only recently, while Beata Olsson and Leanne Kiernan continue their absence from the squad.
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Tottenham Strengthened and Ready to Exploit
Spurs arrived in January having identified their weaknesses. The return of Cathinka Tandberg and Olga Ahtinen from international duty provides genuine attacking firepower. These aren’t squad players either, they’re match winners capable of deciding fixtures single-handedly.
Olivia Holdt has been absolutely outstanding since her January 2025 arrival. The Denmark international controls matches from midfield with remarkable maturity for someone still settling into English football. She scored immediately on debut and has maintained that standard consistently. Charlotte Grant remains unavailable but getting closer to full fitness.
Predicted Lineups
Liverpool (4-3-3): Falk; Woodham, Fisk, Clark, Bernabe; O’Sullivan, Nagano, Holland; Kapocs, Bergstrom, Enderby
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Tottenham (4-2-3-1): Kop; A.Nilden, Gaupset, England, Holdt; Rybrink, Vinberg; Hunt, Hamano, Summanen; Koga
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