The club and Foundation received the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Award at this year’s Women’s Football Awards – an event which celebrates Individuals and organisations make a significant impact across the Women’s game.

Gender inclusion remains a key strategic priority for the club under its sustainability strategy, The Red Way, Liverpool FC’s long-term commitment to building a better future for our people, our planet and our communities.

In partnership with Her Game Too, the club launched a first-of-its-kind campaign to tackle sexism and misogyny in football. Ahead of the club’s fixture against West Ham at Anfield, over 100 staff members completed specialist training to strengthen the reporting and response to incidents, helping to ensure all women feel safe, supported and welcome at the stadium.

Liverpool FC’s global social media platforms have also continued to elevate female voices in football. Collaborations throughout 2025 and 2026 with Google Pixel, Wasabi, and AXA generated a combined reach of 14 million, alongside more than 14,000 hours of watch time.

Internally, the club remains committed to creating opportunities for girls and women to participate, progress, and lead within the game. Since joining the Women in Football membership programme in November 2025, LFC has supported the development of its female workforce through workshops, mentoring, and leadership opportunities - helping to foster a positive, inclusive environment.

This commitment is mirrored in the work of the LFC Foundation, which continues to create accessible pathways for women and girls across local communities. Targeted programmes focused on confidence, participation, and personal development work to address gender disparities and expand opportunities at every level of the game.

Initiatives such as ‘We Empower’ - designed to tackle gender stereotyping and discrimination, supported 928 young people last season, with 86% reporting increased confidence in challenging stereotypes.

Programmes including Premier League Kicks also continue to use football as a tool for engagement and development, with 271 girls taking part last season, building skills, confidence, and connections in a safe and inclusive environment.

Rishi Jain, Director of Impact at Liverpool FC, said: “This recognition reflects the ongoing work across the club and LFC Foundation to drive meaningful progress on gender inclusion. At Liverpool FC, we believe football should be a game where women and girls feel safe, valued and able to thrive.

While we are delighted with the progress being made, we know there is still more to do. We remain committed to using the club’s platform to challenge discrimination, break down barriers and create opportunities for women and girls locally and beyond.”

The Women’s Football Awards also paid tribute to Matt Beard, with Niamh Fahey, technical co-ordinator at LFC Women and former club captain, receiving a posthumous award on his behalf. The award recognised Matt’s lasting contribution to the Women’s game through his commitment to player development, building competitive teams and helping to raise the profile of women’s football in the UK.