Below is a summary of the full article. Click here for the full version from Rush The Kop or go back to LFC Live.
Managed by Gareth Taylor, Liverpool Women kick off their season away at newly promoted Charlton Athletic.The Addicks, led by boss Karen Hills, are back in the top flight of women’s football since their controversial disbandment in 2007. Charlton Athletic vs Liverpool match info• Date: Sunday 6 September 2026• Kick-off times: 2:00pm (BST) and 9:00am (ET)• Competition: Women’s Super League Matchday 1• Venue: St Helens Stadium – St Helens• How to watch: Paramount+ (USA) & Sky Sports+ (UK)How can I watch Charlton Athletic vs Liverpool?The match is live on Paramount+ in the United States.
After a disappointing campaign last time out, a promising transfer window, coupled with a perfect pre-season illustrates all the signs of Liverpool being much improved this season.Khiara Keating joining from Manchester City, manager Gareth Taylor knows well, locks off the goalkeeper issues plaguing the club in the past, while additions of Vivien Endemann and Mari Ward add exciting youthful exuberance to an already talented group.As always, Swedish sensation Beata Olsson will be the Reds’ primary source of goals. Charlton Athletic team newsStar signing Ashleigh Neville looks set to make her competitive Charlton Athletic debut after scoring twice against Wolves in the club’s last pre-season match, while Emily van Egmond adds priceless experience in midfield.Elsewhere, Australian duo Leah Davidson and Grace Johnston have both joined from down under and are in line to make their first appearance for the Addicks.
Liverpool team news With the Women’s U20 World Cup ongoing, Taylor will be missing Zara Shaw and new signing Mao Itamura as she suffered an injury.Elsewhere, Anna Josendal, who impressed in pre-season, is ruled out with a hamstring issue alongside Sophie Raum Haug and Lucy Parry who are also sidelined.There are also doubts over the availability of Mari Ward and Mia Enderby who have both missed several pre-season matches with knocks. Now the pre-season is coming to an end and now it's a question of the hard work really has to sort of shine through and our focus turns to Liverpool.”Gareth Taylor (Liverpool): “We know that it’s going to be difficult because they’re really resolute.
