WSL round-up: Liverpool's tough start continues

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Updated / Sunday, 5 Oct 2025 14:59 Elena Linari fires home the winning penalty Liverpool's nightmare start under Gareth Taylor in the Women's Super League continued after they lost 1-0 at newly promoted London City Lionesses. After a long delay, Elena Linari kept her composure and smashed the penalty high into the net via the crossbar in the 89th minute to secure a second win of the season for the Lionesses.

Tottenham moved up to third after Cathinka Tandberg scored again to help them earn a 1-0 win over Brighton, who included Republic of Ireland defender Caitlin Hayes in their starting XI. Summer recruit Tandberg had already scored in wins over Everton and Leicester this season and grabbed another decisive goal for Spurs when she finished off a smart cross by Jessica Naz after 26 minutes.

Second-half goals by Kirsty Hanson and Lynn Wilms helped Aston Villa register a first league victory of the season with a 2-0 triumph at West Ham. Noemie Mouchon's 81st-minute strike rescued a late point for Leicester at home to Everton.