Liverpool Women celebrate title glory as next big challenge emerges

Liverpool’s two year absence from the Women’s Super League will come to an end next season after they secured the FA Women’s Championship title and promotion back to the top flight with two games to spare. It wasn't straightforward and it was nervy at times, but a 4-2 win over their closest challengers Bristol City was enough to see them surge over the line.

The squad gathered on the touchline as the clock ticked into additional time, waiting eagerly to flood the pitch and celebrate their achievements. Despite their best efforts, there was no way back for the hosts after substitute Missy Bo Kearns buried Liverpool's fourth of the afternoon on 79 minutes and all but sealed the title.

It's been two years in the making following their relegation from the WSL in 2020. The 2019/20 season was one of mixed emotions for the club, while the men's team marched to their first Premier League title in 30 years, the women’s side found themselves battling for survival at the bottom of the WSL table.

The pandemic played its part, as the league was consequently decided on a points per game basis, but six points from 14 games simply wasn’t good enough. Fast forward to now, and the mood at the club has been transformed with Matt Beard taking the side on a journey this season which has put them back where they belong.

After Covid disrupted their pre-season plans, Liverpool suffered defeat in their opening game of the campaign, yet their form ever since has been exceptional. They've gone 19 games unbeaten in the league and Bristol City, who have been their closest challengers this term, were unable to cause the upset they would've hoped heading into the top-of-the-table clash.

It was the dream start for the Reds, who were comfortably the