Everton Women beats Birmingham City Women F.C. 3-1, wins 1st game of 2021

Everton Women nicknamed “The Blues” played the first game of Matchday 3 of 2021–22 FA Women’s Super League against Birmingham City Women F.C. at Walton Hall Park on Saturday, 25 September.

With the Everton Women winning 3-1 against the visitors Birmingham City Women as they clinch their 1st win of the season. The Blues had lost their previous two matches with a scoreline of 4-0 against both Manchester City and Chelsea. Birmingham City Women F.C. too had lost their previous matches against Tottenham Hotspur and Brighton & Hove Albion.

- Advertisement -

Starting XI for Everton Women

📋 | Team news is in as Leonie Maier is set to make her first competitive appearance for the Blues this morning!#EFC 🔵 #BarclaysFAWSL pic.twitter.com/jSQaRyGTgJ
— Everton Women (@EvertonWomen) September 25, 2021

- Advertisement -

Starting XI for Birmingham City Women F.C.

📜 Your Blues line-up for #EVEBIR. pic.twitter.com/0IRNw2HQRW
— Birmingham City Women (@BCFCwomen) September 25, 2021

Everton Women vs Birmingham City Women F.C. Match Report

Everton Women found their 1st Goal of the 2021–22 FA Women’s Super League in the 13th Minute as German player Leonie Maier scores and gives The Blues the lead.

- Advertisement -

Whereas, Birmingham City Women were not too far behind as they levelled up in the 32nd minute as Jade Pennock scores her team’s first goal of the season.

Half-Time scores read, Everton 1-1 Birmingham City.

In the second half, it was the home side who broke the tie as they found the net in the 73rd Minute as their record signing Hanna Bennison of Sweden scores an amazing first goal after coming off the bench. However, it was Bennison’s first goal in English football. Thus, Everton leads 2-1 against Birmingham City.

A bit of magic from Hanna Bennison ✨@EvertonWomen 🆚 @BCFCwomen
Watch the #BarclaysFAWSL on @SkySports 📺 pic.twitter.com/usbDlrJisI
— Barclays FA Women's Super League (@BarclaysFAWSL) September 25, 2021

The third goal of the match came in added minutes, as an Everton’s Corner taken by Izzy Christiansen finds Rikke Sevecke as she scores with a header. Hence, with three goals and three points, The Blues find themselves in the 8th Position of the 2021–22 FA Women’s Super League Table.

Meanwhile, with three defeats Birmingham City Women F.C. is at the bottom of the table.

As a result, Full-Time: Everton Women 3-1 Birmingham City Women F.C.