LONDON – Liverpool Women put their league struggles aside this Sunday with a commanding 6-0 victory over London Bees in the fourth round of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup. The Reds, despite their current position in the WSL, lived up to their status as heavy favorites with a clinical display away from home.
The afternoon got off to a perfect start for new signing Denise O’Sullivan. Making her debut for the club, the Irish international found the back of the net in just the 6th minute, setting the tone for a dominant performance. The pressure continued throughout the first half, with Martha Thomas netting a quickfire brace to send Matt Beard’s side into the interval with a comfortable 3-0 lead.
Second-Half Surge
Liverpool refused to take their foot off the gas in the second period. Defender Gemma Evans extended the lead in the 53rd minute before a late flurry of goals added gloss to the scoreline. Alice Bergstrom stole the show in the closing stages, scoring twice in a matter of seconds (86′ and 87′) to complete the 6-0 rout.
Cup Glory vs. League Survival
While the FA Cup victory provides a significant morale boost and a spot in the fifth round, Liverpool’s primary focus remains on their survival in the Women’s Super League. The Reds currently sit at the bottom of the table, though they are only one point behind West Ham in the race to avoid the drop.
Manager Matt Beard will be hoping this scoring spree can act as a catalyst for their league campaign as they prepare for a difficult run of fixtures.
Into the hat 🎩 pic.twitter.com/uLICsu7JCR
— Liverpool FC Women (@LiverpoolFCW) January 18, 2026
Next Match: Spurs Challenge
Liverpool will look to carry this momentum back into the WSL next Sunday, January 25, as they host Tottenham. The clash is a “must-win” for the Reds in their battle for top-flight safety. Kick-off is scheduled for 11:55 AM (UK Time) .
Miguel Manjate is a football journalist and editor covering the Premier League, European competitions, and transfer news, with a strong focus on match analysis and data-driven reporting.
