Liverpool FC Women's unbeaten start to 2020-21 came to an end with a 2-1 defeat against Leicester City Women on Sunday afternoon.
Paige Bailey-Gayle gave Leicester a one-goal lead at the interval with an impeccable, 23rd-minute finish and Lachante Paul increased their advantage before the hour mark.
Jess Clarke quickly halved the deficit for the Reds, who mounted pressure in the time remaining but could not find an equaliser, meaning a first loss of the FA Women’s Championship season for Vicky Jepson’s charges.
Leicester created the first opening of the contest as a free-kick on the left flank was delivered deep into the Liverpool box, where Ashleigh Plumptre was unable to make sufficient contact to worry Rachael Laws in goal.