Liverpool Women defeat Durham 7-1 in final preseason match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Liverpool Women concluded their preseason campaign with a 7-1 victory over Durham at St. Helen’s Stadium on Sunday. Striker Beata Olsson anchored the attack early, recording a hat trick within the opening 20 minutes of play. Marie Höbinger added a goal before halftime, while Ceri Holland, Sara Agrez, and Vic Jones contributed additional scores in the second half. Durham provided a late response with a goal from Rachel Lowe following a turnover. The match allowed manager Gareth Taylor to evaluate several new signings, including Sara Agrez, Natalia Ramos, and Khiara Keating. Liverpool now moves to the regular season schedule, beginning with a visit to Charlton Athletic on September 6.
- •Beata Olsson scored a first-half hat trick to set the pace for Liverpool.
- •Liverpool added four more goals after the break through Höbinger, Holland, Agrez, and Jones.
- •Rachel Lowe recorded the lone goal for Durham during the second half.
- •The match took place at St. Helen’s Stadium as a final preparation for the season.
- •Liverpool opens the WSL season against Charlton Athletic on September 6.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Liverpool Women Finish Preseason With Rousing 7-1 Win Over Durham
"Liverpool Women routed WSL 2 side Durham in their final preseason match on Sunday.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
EPL•Aug 30, 2026, 10:40 PMTransfer rumors, news: Liverpool in talks to sign Ismaïla Sarr
EPL•Aug 30, 2026, 9:55 PMReport: Liverpool ‘in talks’ over late move for Chelsea star
EPL•Aug 30, 2026, 9:40 PMFather confirms it: Son won't join Man City, he's a Liverpool star
EPL•Aug 30, 2026, 8:59 PMTottenham enquire about Pulisic - Monday's gossip
EPL•Aug 30, 2026, 8:40 PMGakpo out, £70m African forward in: Andoni Iraola's new priority
EPL•Aug 30, 2026, 8:10 PMLiverpool open talks in deal for £130m Premier League forward
