Liverpool FC Women can finally breathe a sigh of relief. After a season that started with more lows than highs, the Reds have officially secured their place in the FA Women's Super League for another year—and they have Leicester City's misfortune to thank for it.

It wasn't always pretty. A dismal autumn saw Liverpool languishing at the bottom of the table, with many pundits pegging them as the clear favorites for relegation come season's end. But the second half of their 2025-26 campaign has been nothing short of a turnaround story, one that proves resilience matters just as much as talent in this league.

Heading into the weekend, the math was simple: a win against West Ham would guarantee survival with two games to spare. But football, as always, had other plans. A 1-0 loss on Sunday left the door slightly ajar—until Leicester's midweek defeat to Arsenal slammed it shut for good. The Foxes now sit eight points behind the Reds with just two matches left, making Liverpool's safety official.

"We weren't aggressive enough like we normally have been," admitted manager Gareth Taylor, reflecting on the West Ham setback. "We were second in the duels and just allowed them to gain territory. We conceded a really poor goal from their corner, and from then on, it was an uphill battle."

Taylor didn't mince words about his team's performance. "I said to the players we had to be better in our duels. It's a simple fact of football—you aren't going to win any game if you can't compete, run, sprint, and win duels. I know it must have been frustrating for our fans to watch."

Still, survival is survival. And in the competitive landscape of the WSL, staying up is an achievement worth celebrating—especially after a season that could have gone so differently. The Reds now have two tough tests to close out the campaign: league leaders Manchester City and perennial powerhouse Arsenal. But for now, the focus is on building momentum for next season, with Taylor promising to "work hard this week to put things right."

For Liverpool Women, the nightmare is over. Now, the real work begins.