Liverpool (W) 1-3 Arsenal (W)
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Arsenal (W) won: Liverpool (W) 1-3 Arsenal (W) in the Women's Super League (Round 22) on Sat, 16 May 2026 at Anfield, Liverpool. Liverpool (W) goals: Zara Shaw 74'. Arsenal (W) goals: Alessia Russo 21', Mariona Caldentey 32', Alessia Russo 37'. Expected goals: 0.55-2.61. Possession: 44-56. Player of the match: Alessia Russo (9).
Match report
Arsenal (W) beat Liverpool (W) 3-1
Arsenal (W) saw off Liverpool (W) 3-1 away from home at Anfield on Saturday 16 May in the Women's Super League.
Alessia Russo put Arsenal (W) ahead on 21' (0-1), Mariona Caldentey made it 0-2 on 32', Alessia Russo made it 0-3 on 37' and Zara Shaw pulled one back for Liverpool (W) on 74' (1-3).
Liverpool (W) had 44% of the ball, shots were 8-22 (2-10 on target) and expected goals finished 0.55-2.61. Arsenal (W) were the better side on chances, too.
Alessia Russo (Arsenal) was player of the match with a 9 rating.
Attendance: 15,047. Referee: Emily Heaslip.
Match stats
| Liverpool (W) | Arsenal (W) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 44 | 56 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.55 | 2.61 |
| Total shots | 8 | 22 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 10 |
| Touches in opposition box | 6 | 43 |
| Big chances | 1 | 6 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 4 |
| Accurate passes | 382 (84%) | 502 (88%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 1 |
| Corners | 1 | 5 |
| Total shots | 8 | 22 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 10 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 7 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 3 | 12 |
Lineups
Liverpool (W) (4-2-3-1): Jennifer Falk, Alice Bergström, Jenna Clark, Grace Fisk, Alejandra Bernabé, Kirsty MacLean, Fuka Nagano, Mia Enderby, Denise O'Sullivan, Anna Jøsendal, Beata Olsson
Arsenal (W) (4-4-2): Daphne van Domselaar, Emily Fox, Lotte Wubben-Moy, Laia Codina, Katie McCabe, Beth Mead, Mariona Caldentey, Victoria Pelova, Caitlin Foord, Stina Blackstenius, Alessia Russo
Key events
- 21' · Goal · Alessia Russo (Arsenal (W))
- 32' · Goal · Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal (W))
- 37' · Goal · Alessia Russo (Arsenal (W))
- 41' · Yellow card · Lotte Wubben-Moy (Arsenal (W))
- 46' · Substitution · Cornelia Kapocs for Mia Enderby (Liverpool (W))
- 46' · Substitution · Taylor Hinds for Lotte Wubben-Moy (Arsenal (W))
- 58' · Substitution · Olivia Smith for Beth Mead (Arsenal (W))
- 58' · Substitution · Frida Maanum for Stina Blackstenius (Arsenal (W))
- 60' · Substitution · Gemma Bonner for Alejandra Bernabé (Liverpool (W))
- 60' · Substitution · Ceri Holland for Anna Jøsendal (Liverpool (W))
- 72' · Substitution · Zara Shaw for Kirsty MacLean (Liverpool (W))
- 72' · Substitution · Gemma Evans for Alice Bergström (Liverpool (W))
- 74' · Goal · Zara Shaw (Liverpool (W))
- 79' · Substitution · Chloe Kelly for Caitlin Foord (Arsenal (W))
- 90' · Substitution · Steph Catley for Katie McCabe (Arsenal (W))
All-time head-to-head
66 league meetings since 1993: Liverpool (W) 25, draws 24, Arsenal (W) 17.
Questions
Who won Liverpool (W) vs Arsenal (W)?
Arsenal (W) won, 1-3 (Women's Super League) on Sat, 16 May 2026.
When and where is Liverpool (W) vs Arsenal (W)?
Sat, 16 May 2026, 12:00 UTC at Anfield, Liverpool, Women's Super League.
What is the head-to-head record between Liverpool (W) and Arsenal (W)?
In 66 league meetings since 1993: Liverpool (W) 25 wins, 24 draws, Arsenal (W) 17 wins (goals 113-83).