MatchWSL: 10 stats to know ahead of Manchester City v Liverpool

After victory in the Adobe Women’s FA Cup last time out, the Reds resume their top-flight campaign by travelling to Joie Stadium for a 2.30pm GMT kick-off on Sunday.

Here are 10 facts and figures to know ahead of the contest…

In the last league meeting between the clubs, Liverpool were 2-1 winners at Prenton Park in May 2023, with Natasha Dowie and Missy Bo Kearns on the scoresheet.

Earlier this season, meanwhile, they faced off in the Continental League Cup group stage – City won 4-3 that night.

The Reds are seeking their first away victory against City in the Women’s Super League.

No team has scored more goals from fast breaks (three) or recorded more fast breaks overall (eight) than Liverpool this season in the Women’s Super League.

Two-thirds of the Reds’ WSL goals so far this term (10 of 15) have come in the second half, with three netted in the final 15 minutes.

Matt Beard’s side are unbeaten in games in which they have led so far this season, winning five and drawing one.

Liverpool have recovered five points from losing positions in the WSL in 2023-24, with four of those points gained away from home.

City have lost just one of their last 24 WSL home matches (19 wins, four draws), a 1-0 defeat by Brighton & Hove Albion in November 2023. During this run they have scored 76 times, averaging 3.1 goals per game.

Gemma Bonner, Jenna Clark, Grace Fisk, Taylor Hinds and Fuka Nagano have started all 10 WSL matches for the Reds this term, while Marie Höbinger and Kearns have appeared in each one.

Excluding own goals, Liverpool have had nine different goalscorers in their 10 WSL games this season.