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Everton's victory saw them claim a first league double over Liverpool since 2012 Everton claimed just their second away win of the season as Katja Snoeijs and Karen Holmgaard struck to earn a Women's Super League derby double against neighbours Liverpool. After just six minutes at Anfield, Snoeijs combined well with strike partner Kelly Gago on the edge of the box before arrowing a low drive past Rachael Laws at the Kop end. Full-back Karen Holmgaard popped up at the back post to double the visitors' lead with 20 minutes remaining, after Toni Payne had embarked on a weaving run down the left. Although Liverpool applied plenty of pressure, their opponents refused to buckle. The majority of the crowd had arrived with hopes of seeing Liverpool claim a first league derby win since May 2019, but Everton's stubborn rearguard had other ideas, just as they did in November's 1-0 home victory at Goodison Park. Captain Taylor Hinds went close to a Liverpool leveller midway through the first half, but her dipping shot from distance hit the crossbar and went behind. Liverpool picked up where they left off after the break as they chased a goal, forcing Toffees stopper Courtney Brosnan into several smart saves, before Everton doubled their lead through Holmgaard. It was a mixed day in the Holmgaard household as Karen's sister Sara received a second yellow card and subsequent red inside the final 10 minutes for bringing down Olivia Smith as she threatened to break free. However, the visitors held out to claim a first win in six games and move to two points behind fifth-placed Liverpool in the table. WSL: Champions Chelsea face Spurs after Man Utd and Everton win derbies Liverpool have failed to win any of their last seven WSL meetings with Everton, drawing two and losing five Having watched his side beaten by a stoppage-time goal at home against Brighton last time out, Everton boss Brian Sorensen spoke of wanting to bounce back to winning ways in the Merseyside derby. The Toffees have had a rotten time of it on the road this season, winning just once away from Walton Hall Park and Goodison all term before this short trip. Now they can celebrate a first league double over the Reds since 2012. Snoeijs and Gago's wonderful interplay allowed them to capitalise on Jenna Clark's poor throw-in to land a huge early blow. Everton then sat in and frustrated Liverpool, with goalkeeper Brosnan proving key once again to a fifth clean sheet of the campaign. Although they came under several intense periods of pressure as Liverpool chased a way back into the game, Everton crucially remained deadly on the break. Holmgaard's strike was just Everton's second attempt on target of the afternoon and put the result beyond reasonable doubt, sapping the home crowd's remaining energy. Victory continues Everton's dominance in WSL meetings with Liverpool, stretching their unbeaten run to seven matches since May 2019. The Reds dominated almost every metric - shots, shots on target, expected goals and possession - but the Blues edged the only one that really mattered thanks to their goals. After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users. Get the latest WSL news on our dedicated page Last Updated 4th May 2025 at 16: 53 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Amber Whiteley Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Brian Sørensen Formation: 4 - 1 - 3 - 2 Manager: Amber Whiteley Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Brian Sørensen Formation: 4 - 1 - 3 - 2 Women's Super League All competitions All competitions All competitions Match ends, Liverpool Women 0, Everton Women 2. Second Half ends, Liverpool Women 0, Everton Women 2. Foul by Olivia Smith (Liverpool Women). Veatriki Sarri (Everton Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Attempt missed. Olivia Smith (Liverpool Women) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Grace Fisk. Attempt missed. Grace Fisk (Liverpool Women) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Marie-Therese Höbinger with a cross following a corner. Corner, Liverpool Women. Conceded by Issy Hobson. Attempt blocked. Taylor Hinds (Liverpool Women) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Corner, Liverpool Women. Conceded by Toni Payne. Attempt blocked. Grace Fisk (Liverpool Women) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Marie-Therese Höbinger. Delay over. They are ready to continue. Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time. Delay in match because of an injury Clare Wheeler (Everton Women). Attempt blocked. Marie-Therese Höbinger (Liverpool Women) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Júlia Bartel. Rikke Madsen (Everton Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Júlia Bartel (Liverpool Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Rikke Madsen (Everton Women). Attempt missed. Gemma Bonner (Liverpool Women) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Marie-Therese Höbinger with a cross following a corner. Corner, Liverpool Women. Conceded by Veatriki Sarri. Substitution, Liverpool Women. Júlia Bartel replaces Fuka Nagano. Copyright © 2025 BBC. 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