Programme notesNiamh Fahey: It feels like a reset - we're focused on getting back on track

The Reds return to Barclays Women's Super League action this evening in a 7pm GMT kick-off at St Helens Stadium.

They saw their first game of 2025 postponed against West Ham United in the Adobe Women's FA Cup last week, though will finally return to action after the recent pause and are boosted by two loan additions.

Writing in her matchday programme notes, Fahey says: "Everyone was looking forward to getting back into the games against West Ham last weekend but given the weather and slight disruption to training, plus trying to get people back to full fitness, the postponement was probably not the worst thing either.

"Since we've been back after the Christmas break, it definitely does feel like a reset with two new players coming through the door to add to the competition. Having Sam Kerr and Julia Bartel with us has given the squad a lift. The two girls seem like really nice people and are happy to be here at Liverpool. Both have come in on loan and already added a lot of energy around the AXA Melwood Training Centre as well as a lot of quality in training and we're delighted to have them with us.

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"We were disappointed with our first off of the season but that's done now, and everyone is fully focused on having a good second half of the campaign.

"Brighton are in good form, so it'll be a tough test for us. Friday night games under the lights always carry a bit of a special feel and everyone's raring to go and looking forward to getting back out there. Brighton are probably in the position that we want to be – in the top half of the table and pushing towards the top spots, so it'll be a good test for us and one we're really looking forward to.

"On a personal note, I have picked up a slight knee injury, which is likely to keep me out for a few weeks, but I'm working hard to get back and help the girls as we target a strong finish.

"Last week, I announced my retirement from international football. It seemed to be a natural ending with the new cycle starting. Of course, it was disappointing I couldn't finish at the Euros this summer but ultimately I've had a lot of good times in green and a lot of fond memories.

"When I think back to how things were when I started relative to now, it's like chalk and cheese. If you put a good shift in and can leave the jersey in a better place then I think ultimately you can be happy with your efforts and the work that has gone into playing for your country.

"It will be great to see the Liverpool supporters again tonight. I'm sure they'll be hoping for a better start from us to the second half of the season than the first and we know we need to get them more.

"They've been there for us through thick and thin, so we're looking forward to getting back out in front of them again and hopefully we can get the new year off to a winning start."