Beata Olsson’s Hat-Trick Propels Liverpool to League Cup Quarterfinals
Beata Olsson’s hat-trick led Liverpool to a commanding 4-1 League Cup victory over Sheffield United, securing quarterfinal progression and marking her as a key scorer.
- • Beata Olsson scored a hat-trick in Liverpool's 4–1 win over Sheffield United.
- • Liverpool secured their third consecutive WSL Cup group win and topped their group.
- • Olsson has scored in four consecutive matches after a slow season start.
- • Liverpool’s next League match is against Arsenal, with cup quarterfinals scheduled for December.
- • Cornelia Kapocs assisted one of Olsson’s goals; Mia Enderby scored Liverpool's fourth goal.
Key details
Swedish forward Beata Olsson starred for Liverpool with a hat-trick in their 4-1 League Cup win over Sheffield United on November 22, 2025, securing the team’s place in the quarterfinals. At just 24 years old, Olsson quickly set the tone by scoring within two minutes of kickoff. She netted two additional goals before the hour mark, one assisted by Swedish teammate Cornelia Kapocs, who also plays for Liverpool.
Liverpool’s victory marked their third consecutive win in the WSL Cup group stage, enabling them to top their group despite their struggles in the league, where they have garnered only two points from eight matches. The team’s fourth goal was scored by Mia Enderby, a 2023 transfer from Sheffield United.
Olsson’s goal-scoring streak has been impressive; after a slow start to the season, she has now scored in four consecutive matches and moved up to second place on the cup’s top scorer list. Looking ahead, Liverpool is set to face Arsenal in their next league match, with the League Cup quarterfinals scheduled for December 20 and 21.
Olsson’s performance highlights her rising form and importance to Liverpool’s cup campaign amid a challenging league season.
This article was translated and synthesized from Swedish sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
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Player transfer details
Sources disagree on when Beata Olsson transferred to Liverpool
aftonbladet.se
"Olsson transferred from Sheffield to Liverpool in 2023."
expressen.se
"Olsson transferred from Kristianstad to Liverpool this summer."
Why this matters: One source states Olsson transferred from Kristianstad to Liverpool this summer, while the other mentions she transferred from Sheffield to Liverpool in 2023. This discrepancy affects the understanding of her recent career moves.
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