The Women's Super League fixture between Liverpool and Aston Villa has been called off following the sudden and tragic death of Liverpool manager Matt Beard's father.
The FA Women's Super League board made the decision to postpone Sunday's highly anticipated match after the devastating personal news emerged from the Liverpool camp. The football community has been quick to offer its support to Beard and his family during this difficult time.
Football Community Shows Support
While Liverpool's match was postponed, other WSL fixtures proceeded with moments of reflection. The league's decision demonstrates the growing emphasis on player and staff welfare within women's football, acknowledging that some things are more important than the game itself.
Matt Beard, who has been instrumental in Liverpool's recent development in the WSL, is understood to be receiving support from the club and the wider football community during this period of immense personal loss.
Other WSL Action Continues
Elsewhere in the Women's Super League, other matches went ahead as scheduled. Chelsea faced Leicester City in what proved to be a thrilling encounter, while Brighton hosted West Ham United in another key fixture of the weekend's schedule.
The postponement serves as a sobering reminder of the human stories behind the sport, with clubs and competitors across the league showing unity and compassion in response to the tragic news.
