Liverpool sink Everton and end derby drought after Olsson and Kapocs strike
Liverpool's women's team secured a 2-0 victory over Everton at Anfield in a Women's Super League match, ending a long-standing derby drought. Goals from Beata Olsson and Cornelia Kapocs marked their first WSL win against Everton at Anfield.
Why it matters
This victory is significant for Liverpool as it breaks a historical losing streak against Everton at Anfield in the WSL, providing a morale boost and changing the narrative of the derby for the club and its fans.
Cornelia Kapocs wheels away after scoring Liverpool’s second goal to secure victory against Everton. Photograph: Nick Potts/PA Cornelia Kapocs wheels away after scoring Liverpool’s second goal to secure victory against Everton. Photograph: Nick Potts/PA Women's Super League Liverpool sink Everton and end derby drought after Olsson and Kapocs strike Tom Garry at Anfield Sun 27 Sep 2026 11.35 EDT Last modified on Sun 27 Sep 2026 21.30 EDT Share Prefer the Guardian on Google At last, their wait is over. Liverpool’s players could gather in front of the Kop for a celebratory team photograph after the final whistle and rejoice in a new feeling, after beating Everton at Anfield in a Women’s Super League fixture for the first time and finally ending their long run of derby pain.
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