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Megan Finnigan on Everton return and Anfield derby defeat

Everton captain Megan Finnigan discusses her long return from a 602-day ACL injury and reflects on the Women’s Super League derby defeat at Anfield.

By Gary Gowers · Read Everton

Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 1:15 PM

Key Things to Know

Liverpool defeated Everton 2-0 in the Merseyside derby at Anfield.
Everton captain Megan Finnigan made her WSL return after a 602-day ACL injury absence.
Beata Olsson and Cornelia Kapocs scored the goals for Liverpool.

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Everton captain Megan Finnigan made her return to Women's Super League action as a substitute in a 2-0 Merseyside derby loss to Liverpool at Anfield. Her league comeback came four days after returning in a cup victory over Birmingham City, which ended a 602-day absence due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

Liverpool secured the derby victory with an early goal from Beata Olsson and a late strike by Cornelia Kapocs. Finnigan described her recovery journey as a rollercoaster and acknowledged that Everton was second best on the day due to on-pitch indecision.

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