Liverpool FC Women opened their Women’s Super League campaign with a convincing 4-0 win over Charlton Athletic, while the men’s team has turned its attention to Wednesday’s Champions League opener against Atletico Madrid. Liverpool are also continuing the search for a new sporting director following Richard Hughes’ departure.
Liverpool Women beat Charlton 4-0
Liverpool FC Women started their 2026-27 WSL campaign with a 4-0 victory over newly promoted Charlton Athletic at The Valley on Sunday.
Captain Grace Fisk opened the scoring after eight minutes before adding her second early in the second half.
Summer signing Vivien Endemann then scored on her competitive Liverpool debut before Cornelia Kapocs completed the scoring from the penalty spot in stoppage time. (Liverpool FC)
Goalkeeper Khiara Keating also made her competitive debut while Sam Kerr returned to the starting XI following a long-term injury. (Liverpool FC)
Liverpool’s next WSL fixture is against Tottenham Hotspur at St Helens Stadium on Sunday, September 13. (Liverpool FC)
Reds turn attention to Atletico Madrid
Liverpool’s men’s team is preparing for the start of its Champions League campaign following Friday’s 2-0 Premier League victory over Ipswich Town.
Atletico Madrid visits Anfield on Wednesday night for Liverpool’s opening league-phase match. Kick-off is 8pm BST – 4.30am Thursday in Adelaide. (Liverpool FC)
The match begins a busy period for Andoni Iraola’s side. Liverpool hosts Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday before Tottenham Hotspur visits Anfield in the League Cup on Tuesday, September 15. (Liverpool FC)
Milos Kerkez said following the Ipswich victory that Liverpool must now be ready to play every three days as the Champions League and domestic cup schedules begin. (Liverpool FC)
Hughes leaves sporting director role
Liverpool confirmed over the weekend that Richard Hughes has stepped down as sporting director.
Hughes had informed the club earlier this year of his intention to leave but remained in the position until the summer transfer window closed.
The Guardian reports that Hughes is expected to join Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal. Liverpool said it received no approach from Al-Hilal while Hughes was working for the club and is satisfied he remained fully committed to Liverpool throughout the transfer window. (The Guardian)
FSG president Mike Gordon is leading the search for a replacement.
Liverpool’s wider football structure remains unchanged, with Julian Ward continuing as FSG technical director, Pedro Marques as director of football development, David Woodfine as assistant sporting director and Barry Hunter as chief scout. (The Guardian)
Gakpo and Isak combination developing
Cody Gakpo has spoken about his developing partnership with Alexander Isak following Liverpool’s win at Ipswich.
Gakpo provided the assists for both of Isak’s goals as the Sweden international scored twice inside the opening 10 minutes.
Isak’s double secured Liverpool’s first Premier League victory under Iraola after draws against Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest in the opening two rounds. (Liverpool FC)
Bradley Barcola also made his Liverpool debut from the bench at Portman Road following his transfer from Paris Saint-Germain.
Morrison impresses on loan
Liverpool youngster Kieran Morrison produced a strong performance on loan at Preston North End over the weekend.
The 19-year-old scored and provided an assist in Preston’s 3-1 Championship victory over Hull City.
Morrison joined Preston on loan during the summer and his latest performance was highlighted in Liverpool’s official weekend loan report. (Liverpool FC)
Sources: Liverpool FC, The Guardian and The Anfield Wrap.
