Everton Women's historic unbeaten run at Anfield is over after a 2-0 defeat to Liverpool Women. The result leaves the Toffees still searching for their first player-scored goal of the 2026/27 Barclays Women's Super League season after four matches, a total of 360 minutes of league football without a goal from one of their own players.

Liverpool took the lead inside five minutes when Beata Olsson headed home from a corner. Everton's defence, led by Ruby Mace who made a vital goal-line clearance, held firm for over 80 minutes before Cornelia Kapocs sealed the win with a late second goal. The defeat ends Everton's perfect record of six consecutive wins at Anfield in this fixture, with Liverpool manager Gareth Taylor acknowledging the significance. "It's nice because that's a stat that can grow and grow," he said after the match.

Defensive resilience meets attacking woes

Scott Phelan's side have built their early-season form on a solid defensive foundation. They have conceded only three league goals, a record bettered only by Chelsea. The centre-back pairing of Hannah Silcock and Naomi Layzell has been key, with the team ranking top of the WSL for interceptions.

Yet the attacking statistics tell a starkly different story. No Everton player has found the net in the league this season. Their two 1-0 victories over Charlton Athletic and West Ham United came via own-goals. Across four games, the team has managed just eight shots on target and missed all five of its 'big chances', resulting in a shot conversion rate of just four percent. This attacking deficiency starkly contrasts with their defensive solidity.

Moments in the derby

Everton created sporadic opportunities at Anfield. Vivien Endermann struck the crossbar in the second half, while Hannah Cain had a chance just before the interval. Goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan made several saves, including tipping a dangerous corner over the bar. A late push saw Holly McNamara denied at the near post by Liverpool's Khiara Keating, summing up a frustrating evening in front of goal for the visitors.

The loss sees Everton drop to sixth in the standings with six points from four games. They remain six points behind leaders Manchester City, who have a perfect 12 points. Their next challenge is a home fixture against Birmingham City on 4 October. Birmingham currently sit bottom of the table with zero points, presenting a clear opportunity for Everton to address their scoring issues in a match where they will be expected to finally break their 360-minute goalless run.

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Everton manager Scott Phelan said his team must learn from their 2-0 defeat to Liverpool, but also pointed to poor individual decisions during the game. The loss leaves the Blues sixth in the FA WSL with six points from four games. Phelan said, "We have to learn from it, but also the individual decisions in the game." The team next hosts Birmingham City on 4 October.