Arsenal (W) 2-1 Liverpool (W)
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Arsenal (W) won: Arsenal (W) 2-1 Liverpool (W) in the Women's Super League (Round 10) on Sat, 6 Dec 2025 at Emirates Stadium, London. Arsenal (W) goals: Olivia Smith 17', Stina Blackstenius 88'. Liverpool (W) goals: Beata Olsson 30'. Expected goals: 2.43-0.28. Possession: 58-42. Player of the match: Olivia Smith (8.2).
Match report
Arsenal (W) beat Liverpool (W) 2-1
Arsenal (W) narrowly beat Liverpool (W) 2-1 at Emirates Stadium on Saturday 6 December in the Women's Super League.
Olivia Smith put Arsenal (W) ahead on 17' (1-0), Beata Olsson levelled for Liverpool (W) on 30' (1-1) and Stina Blackstenius restored Arsenal (W)'s lead on 88' (2-1).
Stina Blackstenius's 88' strike proved decisive.
Arsenal (W) had 58% of the ball, shots were 19-3 (9-1 on target) and expected goals finished 2.43-0.28. Arsenal (W) were the better side on chances, too.
Olivia Smith (Arsenal) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 34,345. Referee: Kirsty Dowle.
Match stats
| Arsenal (W) | Liverpool (W) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 58 | 42 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.43 | 0.28 |
| Total shots | 19 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 42 | 10 |
| Big chances | 4 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 457 (84%) | 314 (78%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 9 | 1 |
| Total shots | 19 | 3 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 14 | 3 |
Lineups
Arsenal (W) (4-2-3-1): Anneke Borbe, Emily Fox, Lotte Wubben-Moy, Steph Catley, Taylor Hinds, Kyra Cooney-Cross, Mariona Caldentey, Beth Mead, Frida Maanum, Olivia Smith, Alessia Russo
Liverpool (W) (5-4-1): Faye Kirby, Hannah Silcock, Jenna Clark, Gemma Evans, Lucy Parry, Lily Woodham, Cornelia Kapocs, Kirsty MacLean, Fuka Nagano, Mia Enderby, Beata Olsson
Key events
- 17' · Goal · Olivia Smith (Arsenal (W))
- 30' · Goal · Beata Olsson (Liverpool (W))
- 57' · Substitution · Katie McCabe for Taylor Hinds (Arsenal (W))
- 57' · Substitution · Caitlin Foord for Beth Mead (Arsenal (W))
- 57' · Substitution · Stina Blackstenius for Frida Maanum (Arsenal (W))
- 64' · Yellow card · Caitlin Foord (Arsenal (W))
- 67' · Substitution · Sofie Lundgaard for Lucy Parry (Liverpool (W))
- 69' · Substitution · Kim Little for Kyra Cooney-Cross (Arsenal (W))
- 71' · Substitution · Alejandra Bernabe for Hannah Silcock (Liverpool (W))
- 88' · Goal · Stina Blackstenius (Arsenal (W))
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Leanne Kiernan for Kirsty MacLean (Liverpool (W))
- 90'+2 · Yellow card · Jenna Clark (Liverpool (W))
- 90'+6 · Substitution · Laia Codina for Olivia Smith (Arsenal (W))
All-time head-to-head
66 league meetings since 1993: Arsenal (W) 17, draws 24, Liverpool (W) 25.
Questions
Who won Arsenal (W) vs Liverpool (W)?
Arsenal (W) won, 2-1 (Women's Super League) on Sat, 6 Dec 2025.
When and where is Arsenal (W) vs Liverpool (W)?
Sat, 6 Dec 2025, 12:00 UTC at Emirates Stadium, London, Women's Super League.
What is the head-to-head record between Arsenal (W) and Liverpool (W)?
In 66 league meetings since 1993: Arsenal (W) 17 wins, 24 draws, Liverpool (W) 25 wins (goals 83-113).