Ahead of Liverpool vs Manchester United on Sunday, read our preview, prediction and the latest team news from both sides ahead of the WSL clash.
Liverpool vs Manchester United match information
- ⚽️ WSL matchday 4: Liverpool vs Manchester United
- 🏟️ Totally Wicked Stadium
- ⏱️ Sunday, September 28th: 12:00pm (BST)
Liverpool vs Manchester United preview
The beginning of this season has been an absolute disaster for Liverpool. After losing in the Merseyside derby on opening weekend, Gareth Taylor’s team suffered another shock defeat to Leicester – despite their opponents having a player sent off.
Liverpool’s third game of the season was postponed after the tragic loss of former manager Matt Beard.
The Reds did enjoy a successful start to their League Cup campaign however, with a resounding 5-0 win over Sunderland in the week.
On an emotional night Liverpool looked back at their very best on Wednesday and they will be hoping to carry that momentum into Sunday’s game.
In contrast, Manchester United couldn’t have kicked off their campaign in much better form.
How the #BarclaysWSL table stands after Gameweek 3📊 pic.twitter.com/r7ZC0bNPOJ
— Barclays Women’s Super League (@BarclaysWSL) September 21, 2025
The Red Devils remain unbeaten in the WSL and a goalless draw against Arsenal last weekend was a very positive result for the title contenders. There was a record crowd in attendance at Leigh Sports Village for the Arsenal game.
United are currently second in the WSL behind only Chelsea. If Marc Skinner’s team is going to stand any chance of challenging the Blues this season then it is crucial they pick up all three points against teams like Liverpool lower down the league.
Liverpool vs Manchester United Team news
With no game last weekend, Liverpool could field a very similar XI to the one that lost to Leicester on matchday 2.
The Reds still started a strong lineup against Sunderland but they have no new injury concerns after the cup clash.
Sofie Lundgaard returned to the pitch in the League Cup after almost a year of recovery from an ACL injury and should feature off the bench.
353 days since suffering an ACL injury, Sofie Lundgaard is back on the pitch ❤️ pic.twitter.com/LwomSBcE7H
— Liverpool FC Women (@LiverpoolFCW) September 24, 2025
United had no cup game in the week and so all their players will be fresh ahead of the Liverpool clash on Sunday.
Summer signing Fridolina Rolfö made her full WSL debut last weekend and is in line to start again.
Predicted lineups
Liverpool: Kirby; Shimizu, Bonner, Clark, Evans; Nagano; Enderby, Maclean, Hobinger, Kapocs; Olsson
Manchester United: Tullis-Joyce; Riviere, Le Tissier, Janssen, Sandberg; Olme, Miyazawa; Park, Toone, Rolfo; Malard
Liverpool vs Manchester United prediction
The head to head record between these teams just favours Manchester United who have won seven of the 12 meetings.
Although the rivals faced off in a 2-2 draw during pre-season, we think United have the star power to just gain the upper hand on Sunday.
Here at SheKicks we are predicting a 3-1 win for the visitors as United get back to winning ways in the league.
Prediction: Liverpool 1-3 Manchester United
