We’re back at Walton Hall Park this Sunday 11th October at 2pm for our next league outing against Stoke City.
Last weekend saw us beaten 3-0 by Rugby Borough, who have now moved to the top of the table on 15 points and looking like early promotion contenders. It was a tough first half for the Feds, with Rugby putting our defence under sustained pressure and taking a 2-0 lead into the break.
McAloon was called into action in the 23rd minute, producing a brilliant one-handed save to tip an effort over the bar, while Carrington made a huge block shortly before Rugby doubled their advantage. For the Feds, chances were harder to come by, although Butcher’s battling helped win our first corner and Smith’s delivery caused a brief moment of danger.
The Feds came out much stronger after the break and put Rugby under plenty of pressure, forcing rushed clearances and looking much more threatening in possession. Butcher went particularly close when her cross took a huge deflection, looped over the goalkeeper and bounced back off the post.
Rugby eventually added a third in the 67th minute, but the Feds continued to push, with Smith winning another corner which eventually fell to Thompson in the box, while a good move between Butcher and Andrews created another opportunity late on, with Brady getting to the near-post cross but unable to find the target.
It wasn’t the result we wanted, but there was plenty to take from the second-half response against a side now sitting top of the league. The Feds currently sit fifth on nine points, with Stoke just two points ahead of us in fourth on 11, so there’s plenty at stake when the two sides meet on Sunday.
After last weekend’s trip to Rugby, we’re back at Walton Hall Park and will be looking to put on a performance in front of the home crowd. with the WSL paused for the international break, we look forward to welcoming a few extras through the turnstiles to get behind the team.
TICKET INFO
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Season tickets are now on sale, and get you into all home fixtures – league and the cups.
Adults – £40
Concessions (including 17 and 18-year-olds) – £20
Under 16s – £5
Available here
Advance Matchday tickets on sale online up until kick-off:
Adults – £6
Concessions (including 17 and 18-year-olds) – £4
Under 16s – £1
Tickets on sale now
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You can also buy tickets at the turnstile using your card/contactless or cash at the following prices.
Adults – £8
Concessions (including 17 and 18-year-olds) – £6
Under 16s – £2
Turnstiles open at 1pm (an hour before kick-off)
WHAT’S HAPPENING?
Join us on Sunday at Walton Hall Park for a great afternoon of football against Stoke City.
WE’VE GOT NEW MERCH – Come and have a look, grab yourself one of our new T-shirts, scarves or a new hat or badge, and show your support! Please note our new home and away shirts are only available online, as they’re made to order – details here.
Pod and Bean are back with us again to sort you out with hot drinks and super treats.
Our mascots walking our players out are from ISP Under 13 Girls.
Big kids and little kids alike can grab some sweets, snacks and cans of pop from our tuckshop.
Card/contactless and cash accepted for tuckshop and merch.
Our players will be doing a meet-and-greet after the match has finished, so you can get some photies and we’ll be dishing out some signing cards for autographs. Come and meet the team!
If you are joining us for the first time, you are very welcome! There’s plenty of seating which gives you a great view of the action from all over the stand. We’ll have our Feds Favourites playlist to get you pumped up and our announcers will keep you updated with team news and a countdown to kick-off. We are a friendly bunch, so if there’s anything you need there are volunteers on-hand to assist you.
We hope you have a great time, and don’t forget to tag us in your photies!
THE OPPOSITION – Stoke City
Stoke City Women arrive at Walton Hall Park sitting fourth in the table on 11 points, two places and two points ahead of the Feds. The Potters have been steadily climbing the women’s football pyramid since the team was formed in 2001, reaching the FA Women’s National League North in 2013 after winning the Midlands Women’s Combination League.
They have also built up quite a record in the Staffordshire County Ladies Challenge Cup, lifting the trophy 16 times, including most recently in 2025. Stoke reached the FA Women’s National League Cup final in 2020, although the final was ultimately unable to take place because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The club moved to semi-professional status in 2023 following significant investment from its ownership, with that backing aimed not only at success for the first team but at encouraging more girls across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire to get involved in football.
There have been signs of that continued progress on the pitch too. Stoke reached the Fourth Round of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup last season, their best run in five years, while wins over Wolves, Barnsley, Liverpool Feds, Burnley and Plymouth Argyle saw them reach the FA Women’s National League Cup for only the second time.
Following the end of the 2024/25 campaign, Sarah Richardson was appointed as Head Coach, with the club also outlining plans for a new Elite Girls’ Academy designed to put local talent at the heart of its long-term women’s and girls’ football strategy.
The Potters are captained by Olivia Cook, who will lead a Stoke side that comes into Sunday’s game just two points above the Feds. With both teams currently sitting in the top five, there’s plenty to make this another interesting one at Walton Hall Park.
KEY INFORMATION
Turnstiles open at 1pm, kick-off at 2pm
Address – Walton Hall Park, Walton Hall Avenue, Liverpool, L4 9XP
Parking – 50 free on-site parking spaces, available on a first-come, first-served basis
Bus – Walton Hall Avenue served by multiple routes including 19, 60, 81, 81A, 881
Train – The nearest Merseyrail station is Walton, around a 10–15 minute walk from Walton Hall Park, followed by another 10 minutes through the park to the ground.
Accessibility – Wheelchair accessible, with a low-incline ramp taking you from the entrance to pitchside. Accessible toilet facilities are available.
Seating – 500 unreserved seats are available, unreserved standing is also available (capacity of the ground is approx. 2,200)
General atmosphere – very friendly, volunteers are on-hand for assistance and information, music is played through speakers in the stand pre-match, matchday announcements will keep you in the know with squad news.
DOGS ARE VERY WELCOME!
NEXT FIXTURE
Sunday 18th October, 2pm (away)
Loughborough Lightning v Liverpool Feds (league)
Tickets on sale via Loughborough Lightning