Durham vs Liverpool Women’s League Cup Match Preview Prediction and Latest Team News
On Thursday, October 16, 2025, Durham will face Liverpool in the Subway Women’s League Cup at the Graham Sports Centre, kicking off at 19:00 BST. Both teams are seeking a crucial win as they compete in Group B.
Match Overview
This clash comes at a pivotal moment for both clubs. Durham has struggled in recent weeks, recording three losses and a draw in their last five outings. However, they managed to secure a much-needed victory against Nottingham Forest in the league last weekend.
Durham’s Performance
Durham’s journey in the League Cup began with a 1-1 draw against Sheffield United, leading to a penalty shootout that they ultimately lost. With only one point so far, they must aim for a win to keep their knockout stage hopes alive.
Recent Results for Durham
- Durham 3-0 Nottingham Forest (WSL2)
- Bristol City 2-1 Durham (WL2)
- Durham 1-1 Crystal Palace (WSL2)
- Durham 1-1 Sheffield United (Sheffield United win penalty shootout – Women’s League Cup)
- Sunderland 2-1 Durham (WSL2)
Liverpool’s Situation
Conversely, Liverpool has been struggling in the Women’s Super League (WSL), failing to secure any points from their first five matches. Despite this, they delivered an impressive 5-0 victory over Sunderland in their League Cup opener.
Recent Results for Liverpool
- Liverpool 1-2 Manchester City (WSL)
- London City Lionesses 1-0 Liverpool (WSL)
- Liverpool 0-2 Manchester United (WSL)
- Liverpool 5-0 Sunderland (Women’s League Cup)
- Leicester 1-0 Liverpool (WSL)
Team News
Adam Furness is likely to retain most of his winning lineup from the recent match against Nottingham. However, Durham striker Poppy Pritchard, who has yet to score this season, has contributed two assists and will likely feature prominently.
Liverpool faces a setback with the season-ending injury of midfielder Marie Höbinger due to an ACL tear. Scotland international Kirsty Maclean may step into the starting lineup to fill the gap following her appearance against Manchester City.
Predicted Lineups
| Durham | Liverpool |
|---|---|
| Sheppard | Kirby |
| Briggs | Shimizu |
| Foster | Bonner |
| Salicki | Clark |
| Ayre | Evans |
| Hepple | Fisk |
| Toland | Kerr |
| Lambert | Nagano |
| Blake | Maclean |
| Speckmaier | Kapocs |
| Pritchard | Enderby |
Match Prediction
This match is crucial for both Durham and Liverpool, albeit for different reasons. Durham needs a victory to stay relevant in the League Cup, whereas Liverpool seeks to regain confidence amidst their struggles in the league.
Given their current form, Liverpool is favored to secure a win. We predict that Liverpool will triumph over Durham with a score of 3-1.
