Liverpool and Burnley WSL Matches Postponed After Former Manager Matt Beard's Death

Liverpool Women’s Super League match against Aston Villa was postponed following the tragic death of former Liverpool Women’s manager Matt Beard at age 47. Beard led Liverpool to back-to-back WSL titles in 2013 and 2014 during his first tenure and returned in 2021 to guide the team back to the WSL before leaving in February 2025. After leaving Liverpool, he briefly managed Burnley before resigning in August. The WSL held a minute’s silence for Beard across all other games on the same day, with clubs including Chelsea, West Ham, and Arsenal continuing their matches. Tributes poured in from Liverpool, the WSL, and other clubs such as West Ham and Millwall, all acknowledging Beard’s significant contributions to women’s football and expressing condolences to his family and friends. Details for rescheduling the postponed Liverpool vs. Aston Villa match will be announced at a later date.