Standard Liege W vs Genk W - Super League Women

The history between Standard Liege W and Genk W lends this Super League Women fixture an extra layer of spice, and when the two walk out at the home ground on October 3, 2026, recent encounters will be on everyone's mind. The 74-year-old Hoops boss admitted that "it'll be a bit strange not having the (Celtic) fans in but I'm nervously and excitedly looking forward to it; it's a great fixture" and also spoke about the police visit.

Standard Liege W head into the contest positioned 5th in the Super League Women standings, while Genk W arrive sitting 6th. Standard Liege W have held their own of late, W in their last five reflecting a steady win rate of 50%. On the road the visitors have looked devoid of inspiration, D in their last five and a win rate of 0% that makes for sobering reading. Their respective approaches this season have differed noticeably, and the tactical contrast could prove telling. Rodri's future remains one of the major talking points as Barcelona step up interest in the World Cup winner.

The tactical battle could prove decisive. Standard Liege W may lean on their home advantage to dictate the tempo, but Genk W have shown they can be dangerous when allowed to play on their own terms. Hipolito/Europa Press via Getty Images) According to Fabrizio Romano, Man United 'are not proceeding' with a move for the Brighton midfielder.

Neither side is short on individuals capable of tilting the balance, and the duel between the two squads' chief creators could prove particularly pivotal. The wide areas will be a key battleground, with full-backs and wingers on either side capable of swinging the contest one way or the other. He describes himself as a box-to-box midfielder but is equally capable of operating on the wings or in an advanced No 10 role.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. Given the balance of the numbers, Standard Liege W should have enough to edge it — a 1-0 victory looks the most likely outcome. With positions in the Super League Women table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. And Fonseca does not place too much weight on the decision of Roberto Martinez to omit him from the World Cup squad in favour of his Benfica team-mate Tomas Araujo.