Tactical Collapse Haunts WSL Giants

Liverpool and West Ham United have become cautionary tales in the 2024-25 Women’s Super League season, combining for 0 wins, 9 losses, 3 goals scored, and 24 conceded across their opening fixtures. As the league prepares for expansion, both historic clubs risk becoming footnotes in WSL history.

Liverpool’s Attacking Void Exposed

• 4 consecutive defeats under new manager Gareth Taylor
• 1 goal scored in 360+ minutes of league play
• Striker crisis: Summer signing Beata Olsson averages 0.3 shots per 90 minutes

"We’re trying to implement a new high-press system, but the transitional fitness isn’t there yet," Taylor admitted after their latest 1-0 loss to London City Lionesses.

West Ham’s Defensive Meltdown

• 16 goals conceded in 5 matches – worst in WSL history at this stage
• 7 consecutive league losses dating back to last season
• Manager Rehanne Skinner: "Set-piece vulnerabilities cost us critical points against Villa"

Current WSL Bottom Three	Team	Played	GD	Points
West Ham	5	-16	0
Liverpool	4	-8	0
Bristol City	5	-5	3

Historical Context Adds Pressure

• Liverpool’s 2020 relegation still haunts club leadership
• West Ham’s £2.3m squad investment failing to deliver
• December 13th clash between the two teams now labeled "The WSL Survival Derby"

Key Stat: Since promotion in 2022, no Liverpool player has reached double-digit league goals. Current top scorer Mia Enderby (20) has 1 goal in 4 appearances.

Road to Redemption?

Both clubs face critical October fixtures:

• Liverpool: vs Manchester City (H), Tottenham (A)
• West Ham: Leicester (A), Everton (H)

"The January transfer window can’t come soon enough," said Sky Sports analyst Karen Carney. "These squads need proven WSL performers, not project players."