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Phelan demands Everton reaction after WSL derby loss at Liverpool

Scott Phelan demands a response after Everton Women suffered their first WSL Merseyside derby defeat at Anfield against Liverpool. Read his full reaction.

By Jack Shaw · Read Everton

Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 6:00 AM

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Liverpool Women defeated Everton Women 2-0 in the WSL Merseyside derby at Anfield.
The defeat marked Everton's first WSL derby loss at Anfield and ended a three-match winning streak.
Beata Olsson scored the opening goal for Liverpool with an early header from a corner kick.

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Everton Women manager Scott Phelan called for an immediate response following a 2-0 defeat to Liverpool Women at Anfield. Liverpool scored in each half to secure the win, marking Everton's first WSL Merseyside derby loss at the venue and ending their three-match winning streak across all competitions.

Beata Olsson opened the scoring for Liverpool with an early header from a corner. Phelan noted that conceding early harmed his team's belief during the first half, though Everton showed improvement for roughly 20 minutes after the break before hosting Birmingham City next week.

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