Liverpool were without the services of midfield engine Ceri Holland, who sustained an injury over the international break. Young midfielder Zara Shaw was also lost to injury, tearing her ACL playing for the England Youth National Team.

Having already collected the Women’s League Cup trophy this season, Chelsea have the chance to advance to a second domestic final if we beat Liverpool in the Women’s FA Cup.

Liverpool are often a touch matchup against Chelsea Women. Even when they aren’t in their best form the Reds rarely give us an easy ride, and that would be the case today in a cup tie worth a Women’s FA Cup final berth.