Manchester City welcome Liverpool to the Joie Stadium on Friday night, with both sides looking to build momentum early in the Barclays Women’s Super League season.

The reigning champions have made a strong start to their campaign, while Liverpool have already collected four points from their opening two matches—reaching that total considerably earlier than they did last season.

With kick-off scheduled for 7pm BST, here are key statistics to know ahead of the meeting.

Liverpool Have Made A Faster Start

Liverpool have collected four points from their first two BWSL fixtures this season.

That is a significant improvement compared to last campaign, when the Reds did not reach the same total until matchday 12.

Liverpool have only remained unbeaten across their opening three matches in one of their previous seven top-flight campaigns, achieving the feat during the 2024-25 season.

They will be hoping to repeat that start when they face the reigning champions.

City’s Strong Home Record Against Liverpool

Manchester City have dominated this fixture at home in recent years.

The Cityzens have won nine of their 10 BWSL home matches against Liverpool, with their only other result being a draw.

City have also won seven consecutive home league meetings against the Reds since a 1-1 draw in June 2016.

Liverpool’s recent record in the fixture highlights the challenge ahead, with the Reds securing just one victory in their last 11 league matches against City.

That win came in May 2023, when Liverpool recorded a 2-1 victory at home.

Manchester City Are In Form At The Joie Stadium

City have won each of their last 13 BWSL home matches.

A victory against Liverpool would see them equal Chelsea’s second-longest home winning streak in the competition, with the Blues recording 14 consecutive home wins between September 2019 and January 2021.

The champions will be looking to maintain their impressive home form, particularly against a Liverpool side aiming to make a statement.

City’s Attack Is Showing Early Promise

Manchester City have scored seven goals across their opening two league matches this season.

The club have only scored more at this stage of a campaign once before, registering nine goals in their first two fixtures during the 2017-18 season.

Their attacking intent is also reflected in their shot numbers.

City have registered 51 shots in the league so far, their highest total across their opening two matches since 2017-18, when they managed 60.

Beth Mead Closes In On A Major Milestone

Manchester City forward Beth Mead could become the ninth player to reach 200 appearances in the BWSL.

Her first appearance in the competition came for Sunderland against Liverpool in March 2015.

Mead scored and won a penalty during that match against the then-champions, adding an interesting link to Friday’s fixture.

More than 11 years later, she could reach the landmark against the same opposition.

A Key Test For Liverpool

Liverpool’s early-season form provides encouragement, but their record against Manchester City demonstrates the scale of Friday’s challenge.

City’s home dominance, attacking numbers and current winning run make the Joie Stadium a difficult place for visiting teams.

However, Liverpool will be looking to use their improved start as a platform for a competitive performance.

With both sides aiming to continue their early momentum, Friday’s clash could provide an important indication of what lies ahead this season.