Liverpool Finds Comfort In St Helens, WSL Win Eludes Them

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Liverpool Finds Comfort in St Helens, WSL Win Eludes Them

Liverpool Women's FC returned to winning ways with a convincing 3-0 victory over Blackburn Rovers in the FA Women's Championship on Sunday, but the elusive WSL win continues to haunt them.

The Reds, who were relegated from the top flight at the end of last season, needed a confidence-boosting performance after a frustrating start to the season. They achieved that at the Totally Wicked Stadium in St Helens, where a comfortable victory saw them climb to fourth in the table.

The game was a far cry from their previous two matches, where they were held to disappointing draws by Charlton Athletic and Sheffield United. This time, Liverpool dominated from the outset, with goals from Emma Koivisto, Missy Bo Kearns, and a penalty from Ceri Holland sealing the win.

"It's great to get back to winning ways," said manager Matt Beard. "We played some really good football today and were clinical in front of goal. We needed this win to get our season back on track."

The performance was particularly encouraging for Liverpool, who have struggled for consistency since their return to the Championship. They now have 12 points from eight games, sitting just two points behind leaders Charlton Athletic.

Despite the victory, however, the spectre of their WSL ambitions continues to loom large. The Reds are still searching for their first win in the top flight since the 2020-21 season. They have endured a string of disappointing results, most recently suffering a 4-0 defeat to Manchester United in the FA Women's Continental Tyres League Cup.

The pressure on the team to secure a return to the WSL is undoubtedly mounting. The return of key players from injury, including captain Niamh Fahey, is likely to be crucial in their quest for a top-two finish in the Championship.

The upcoming weeks will be crucial for Liverpool as they look to maintain their momentum. They face a tough test against promotion rivals Bristol City on October 23rd. A victory against the Robins would send a clear message that they are serious contenders for a return to the WSL.

But for now, the focus will remain on the FA Women's Championship. The win against Blackburn Rovers has provided much-needed confidence, and the team will be looking to carry this momentum into their upcoming fixtures.

As manager Beard put it, "We're taking it one game at a time. We're not getting carried away with the win today. There is still a lot of hard work ahead of us. We've got to make sure we stay focused and keep performing at this level."