Liverpool Women have learned their opponents for the league phase of the newly restructured Subway Players Cup ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.
The competition will operate under a new format this season, with all 23 participating clubs placed into a single league table. Each team will play six matches during the opening phase, split evenly between home and away fixtures, before the top eight progress to the knockout rounds.
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Liverpool will begin their campaign at home to Sunderland on September 23 before travelling to Birmingham City a week later on September 30.
Gareth Taylor’s side will then host Manchester United on October 21, followed by another home fixture against Aston Villa on November 11. Their final two league-phase matches will see the Reds travel to Nottingham Forest on November 18 and Burnley on December 16.
The revised format marks a significant change from previous editions of the competition. Instead of traditional knockout ties in the early rounds, clubs will now compete in a league phase, with every result contributing to the overall standings before the quarter-finalists are decided.
Liverpool’s fixture list presents a mix of Women’s Super League and WSL 2 opposition.
Manchester United, Birmingham City, and Aston Villa are in the Super League while Sunderland, Nottingham Forest and Burnley will be facing off from WSL2.
With only six games to secure a place in the last eight, every fixture is likely to carry added importance.
The condensed league phase leaves little room for dropped points, making a strong start against Sunderland and Birmingham City valuable before Liverpool face Manchester United and Aston Villa in successive home matches.
The competition also gives Liverpool an opportunity to maintain momentum alongside their league campaign, with fixtures spread across September, October, November and December.
Liverpool Women will play three matches at home and three away during the league phase. All kick-off times are currently scheduled for 7pm, although the club has confirmed that dates and kick-off times remain subject to change.
The top eight teams in the final league table will advance to the knockout stage, with Liverpool aiming to build a consistent run of results as they seek to progress under the competition’s new format.