Manchester City women are preparing for a strengthened Liverpool squad compared to their last meeting in the Women’s Super League which saw a 2-1 City win on the 12th of October 2025. This saw a moment of struggle for the reds as they sat rock bottom of the table but have now climbed to just 10th, with rivals City with a nine point lead at the top of the table.
Gareth Taylor is set for a return to the Joie Stadium as he sets his Liverpool side up to face his former club whom he spent a total of five years at.
The fixture is scheduled for a 12:00 kick-off at the Joie Stadium, Manchester on the 3rd of May. This being the second game back after the international break which saw Manchester City stars Lauren Hemp, Alex Greenwood and Laura Blindkilde Brown link up together on the big stage.
How can city and Liverpool hold on for winners’ medals and relegation escape?
City have a 9 point lead of second place Chelsea before the international break, both teams having played nineteen games. With three games left of the league calendar, and them both set to face each other in an FA Cup semi-final, it would take Chelsea to win all their last three games and City to lose theirs for them to lose their grips on the title.
However, it would be incredibly difficult for Chelsea to overcome City’s goal difference of forty as they sit on only eighteen. This would mean if City manage to win against Brighton on the 25th of April, they would be crowned champions.
For Liverpool, they sit 10th in the league table on just seventeen points, a sudden rise in form with them getting to the FA cup semi-final and a Merseyside derby win. It is realistic for Liverpool to stay up as they are eight points in front of Leicester who have lost their last five games, which the reds played a part with a 2-0 victory.
Who are the key players to look out for?
For Liverpool, it’s a player of the season contender Ceri Holland who has won back-to-back player of the month awards for March and February. On Liverpool.com it states: ‘Holland played every minute of the reds unbeaten March.’ This also adds to how she shone in the derby scoring two goals and securing their first away win of the season. Could she cause trouble for City?
For the blues, in the recent Lionesses world cup qualifier fixture against Spain, Lauren Hemp scored the Lionesses fastest goal at Wembley just three minutes into the game; this being the only goal of the night.
Does recent form matter?
The last round of games of the Barclays Women’s Super League before the international break saw both teams have an exciting win over their rivals. This sets up a heated tie as Liverpool only narrowly lost in the reverse fixture at Anfield with City scoring an 86th minute winner.
City have won 16 of their last 18 meetings with the reds across all competitions.
Where and when is the game being played?
Manchester City Women are set to play Liverpool Women in the Barclays Women’s Super League on, Sunday, 3rd May 2026.
The fixture is set to be played at the Joie Stadium, Manchester, home to Manchester City Women.
The Kick-off time is currently set for 12:00 at the usual stadium of the Joie for the home team.
How can I get tickets and how much do they cost?
For home supporters, tickets are currently sold out on the Manchester City website, but any remaining tickets will be released closer to the fixture for general admission. There is a link for fans to register their interest on the website. Prices for this game vary on the section you are sitting and the age you are, but they range between £18 – £5. There are also a limited number of wheelchair accessible tickets remaining.
For away fans, tickets are available to purchase on the Liverpool FC website and supporters will be seated at the south stand. Tickets are priced between £15 – £5 with safe standing an option.
How should fans avoid matchday disappointment?
- Liverpool fans, to avoid parking disappointment, can find free coach transfers provided by the club with their ticket purchases.
- Do not purchase tickets through third-party ticket-resellers and unofficial channels to minimise the risk of fraud.
- Remember how supporters under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
- All information on the women’s first team supporter charter can be found here: https://www.mancity.com/meta/media/jjrdkncs/mcfc-womens-supporter-charter-2025-2026.pdf
