Likely Line-up
Liverpool’s Expected XI: Pecsi, Ramsay, Pinnington, Nallo, Pitt, Kelly, Morrison, Pilling, W. Wright, Sonni-Lambie, Onanuga.
Team News
Máté Pécsi is expected to return between the sticks for Premier League 2 action, having been rested for recent friendlies, where Misciur featured.
In defence, it is likely to be a choice between Miles and Pinnington alongside captain Amara Nallo, with the rest of the backline relatively settled.
Further forward, Onanuga is expected to get the nod ahead of Bradshaw, though the latter remains an option from the bench. Kieran Morrison – Liverpool’s standout performer this season – is a guaranteed starter and will be central to their attacking threat.
Will Wright started the recent friendly but was withdrawn at half-time for Keyrol Figueroa, who made his return after more than two months out through injury. The USA youth international made an immediate impact, scoring within five minutes with a composed finish into the bottom corner from Joe Bradshaw’s assist.
Pre-Match Analysis
Liverpool finished the regular season as one of the division’s most potent attacking sides, scoring 49 goals – the third-highest total in the league, behind Chelsea (52) and Manchester City (59).
However, they have also shown defensive vulnerability, conceding 36 goals across their 20 matches.
Form-wise, Liverpool rank among the top-performing sides across their last 10 games (W7 D1 L2), though recent defeats – including the heavy loss to Palace – suggest they are not without weaknesses.
Their home record remains strong, with seven wins from their last 10 at the Liverpool Academy, meaning Palace will need to replicate the intensity and clinical edge shown in their previous meeting.