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This video can not be played West Ham beat Liverpool to increase gap from bottom of the table At a glance West Ham take early lead through Cornelia Kapocs own goal Vivane Asseyi misses chances to increase Hammers' lead Reds unable to find equaliser against resolute West Ham PLAYER RATER West Ham moved further away from relegation danger with a crucial win over Liverpool in the Women's Super League. The result means West Ham have moved one point behind Liverpool and seven points clear of bottom club Leicester, who have a game in hand. The Hammers took the lead after six minutes when Viviane Asseyi's corner was poked into her own net by the unfortunate Cornelia Kapocs. Asseyi had a shot blocked and another one saved from Liverpool goalkeeper Jennifer Falk as West Ham made a bright start. Reds captain Grace Fisk headed towards goal from a corner but Estelle Cascarino produced a vital headed clearance off the line. Cascarino was in the right place once more to clear Alice Bergstrom's header off the line as Rita Guarino's side held firm. Anna Josendal's curling strike just whistled past the post with Liverpool unable to find an equaliser. West Ham recorded their first WSL win in four games with a brilliant defensive performance against Liverpool. Gareth Taylor's side dominated possession and had 11 shots on goal, but only three were on target and despite their best efforts they were unable to break down West Ham's defence. In 10 WSL games, Liverpool have failed to win when conceding the opening goal and that run continued. Kapocs attempted to make up for her own goal, but she was unable to get a vital touch on Ceri Holland's teasing cross into the box. The Hammers produced 30 clearances and won 57% of their aerial duels as the whole team put in a display worthy of the three points. It is just the second clean sheet they have kept in the league this season and came at a vital time as they eased fears of relegation. Liverpool travel to league leaders Manchester City on Sunday, 3 May (12: 00 BST), while West Ham return to WSL action on Monday, 4 May away at Aston Villa (13: 00 BST). After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users. Head here to get involved Get the latest WSL news on our dedicated page Last Updated 26th April 2026 at 17: 30 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Gareth Taylor Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Rita Guarino Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Gareth Taylor Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Rita Guarino Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Women's Super League All competitions All competitions All competitions Match ends, Liverpool Women 0, West Ham United Women 1. Second Half ends, Liverpool Women 0, West Ham United Women 1. Delay over. They are ready to continue. Delay in match because of an injury Seraina Piubel (West Ham United Women). Corner, Liverpool Women. Conceded by Seraina Piubel. Foul by Aurélie Csillag (Liverpool Women). Inès Belloumou (West Ham United Women) wins a free kick on the left wing. Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time. Offside, West Ham United Women. Leila Wandeler is caught offside. Foul by Anna Jøsendal (Liverpool Women). Viviane Asseyi (West Ham United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Aurélie Csillag (Liverpool Women). Oona Siren (West Ham United Women) wins a free kick on the right wing. Foul by Grace Fisk (Liverpool Women). Leila Wandeler (West Ham United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Substitution, West Ham United Women. Leila Wandeler replaces Shekiera Martinez. Substitution, Liverpool Women. Denise O'Sullivan replaces Kirsty Mac Lean. Substitution, Liverpool Women. Mia Enderby replaces Ceri Holland. Foul by Anna Jøsendal (Liverpool Women). Inès Belloumou (West Ham United Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.