Programme notesNiamh Fahey: Your support at Villa was immense - we need the same energy again

The Reds host Leicester City in a last-eight showdown at Prenton Park (12pm GMT kick-off) and head into it in fine form.

Matt Beard's side have won each of their past three matches, all away from home, most recently recording a 4-1 victory at Aston Villa.

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In her column in the official matchday programme, captain Fahey writes: "Last Sunday's game at Aston Villa was a great squad performance away from home and, with four goals as well, you couldn't really ask for more.

"It's always tricky after international breaks as you don't have a lot of time to get a lot of tactical work in beforehand and there are other challenges that arise.

"For instance, Fuka [Nagano] and Teagan [Micah] had travelled across the world, so they were obviously very tired. Considering that disruption, it's extra-special when you're able to put in a good performance and it shows the strength we have in the squad that we're able to cope with such things.

"Grace Fisk scored her first goal for Liverpool and I thought Fisky was exceptional, as she has been all year. For her to get off the mark with a goal was great and I know she's buzzing about that. She had an all-round top-quality game and I'm delighted for her and Emma Koivisto as well.

"Emma brings such energy to the team with her running and work-rate, and for her to get two goals was great and I was so happy for her. To have two defenders chipping in with three goals wasn't bad!

"Jas Matthews also had a great game. She has so much quality that she could play anywhere really and we've seen her playing in midfield, at the back and at wing-back.

"Jas has so much technical ability and the deliveries that she put in from that left-hand side last Sunday were unbelievable. It's testament to how good a player she is that she is able to fill in like that in any position and we're lucky to have her.

"We're unbeaten in our last four games and another part of the progress we want to make is performing well in the cups. To have a home quarter-final in the FA Cup today is really exciting.

"We're at the business end of the competition now and Leicester City will be a really tricky opponent. Recent games between us have usually been very close, so we're expecting a very tough challenge but it's one that we're going to be ready for.

"There's a semi-final at stake and that's a huge incentive, so we're really looking forward to it.

"Cup games can take on a life of their own sometimes, but being in front of our own fans will be a huge help.

"Our support at Aston Villa last Sunday was immense. The loudness of the songs really gave us a lift and a bit of energy when there were a few heavy legs out there.

"We'll need the same energy and the same voices again, and hopefully that can spur us into the semis."