A moment of uncertainty from Everton inside their penalty area affords Liverpool a throw-in on their left, level with the penalty area.

The offside flag is raised as Campbell's long throw is launched towards the near post.

Lindsay Johnson
Ex-England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

Everton have started the better of the two sides. Everton look really organised, playing three at the back in and out of possession.

Brian Sorensen has done his homework.

Everton win another corner on the right. Liverpool hack the delivery clear.

Beard is taking part in an animated discussion on the home bench, then is off his feet to make a point on the touchline.

Delirium for Everton. Liverpool have found few answers so far.

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Lindsay Johnson
Ex-England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

You've got to say that the goal has been coming and it was a great ball in by Everton.

I thought Liverpool would been dealing with these set-piece situations because they are good in the air.

But Megan Finnigan wanted that a lot more than the Liverpool players did. She was able to direct it down into the bottom corner.

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Lindsay Johnson
Ex-England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

I think that it would have definitely been mentioned about starting the game well, which can be critical in the derby.

Nerves can be over aroused in these types of games.

Emma Sanders
BBC Sport at Anfield

Everton deserved that goal. They have been all over Liverpool since kick-off. They have been getting a lot of joy in the air, too, and Liverpool failed to deal with the initial flick-on from the cross.

The Blues rubbed it in further with a celebration in front of the Kop, which was booed by the home supporters.

Sue Smith
Former England international on Sky Sports

Meg Finnigan gets across her marker and it's a brilliant header. Brilliant reactions.

Sue Smith
Former England international on Sky Sports

Gabby George gets up well but just can't get over the ball enough to direct it into the top corner. Good, positive start from Everton, though.

A moment of concern for Liverpool as the ball pinballs around inside the penalty area following Everton's corner from the right.

George nods the ball wide of the far post. That was a tricky chance.

Megan Campbell successfully performs one of those tackles that makes players very popular with fans during the early stages of a derby, conceding a corner after Park tries to cause trouble on the right.

Lindsay Johnson
Ex-England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

Brian Sorensen has just come in to the fold so I think he will be afforded time. It's a derby so both managers are under pressure. Both want to win and make a statement in this Merseyside derby.

Everton have a free-kick in a useful position outside the penalty area after Graham is brought down.

Captain Christiansen sends a low, diagonal delivery towards the penalty spot, which Liverpool deal with unconvincingly.

Laws eventually gathers a bobbling ball from the subsequent passage of play.

Everton, in their blue home colours, start us off!

The visitors keep the ball for the opening two minutes, Lawley showing a flash of skill on the right near the halfway line at one point.

Liverpool eventually win a throw-in inside their own half on the right, but Everton swiftly win back possession.

Lindsay Johnson
Ex-England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

I was impressed with Jess Park last season. In that Man City squad, where there is an abundance of internationals, she was an exciting young player.

She's quick, direct and fearless. That's what Everton need. I'm excited to see her play tonight and we've got the experience of Christiansen to come and steady that ship.

Emma Sanders
BBC Sport at Anfield

The Merseyside derby needs no introduction. It's one of the biggest sporting rivalries and this city lives for the big games.

Liverpool and Everton's history is entwined in so many ways. The grounds are pretty much on the same road and even in the city centre's shopping centre the clubs' official stores are next to each other.

Everton made sure they got one over their rivals too. The store's address reads "Everton Two, Liverpool One [shopping centre]."

I think Everton fans would be very happy with that scoreline today.

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The teams are in the tunnel. Frank Lampard is backing Everton for a first victory of the season - and he's not wrong about that away end.

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Everton manager Sorensen has never managed in a derby game in England but has been left with no uncertainty about the importance of their meeting with Liverpool from those chats he had with fans.

“Of course they also talked about the derby,” he said. “It was the first one they were really looking forward to. I think the whole city is buzzing when you have a derby, so it’s really nice to be a part of it."

Despite their current eight-game winless run, Everton can take encouragement from victories in their last four WSL matches against newly promoted opponents, scoring 13 goals along the way.

“We hope we can be even better and get some good results and the fans will be proud so we can build that bond between us and the fans,” said Sorensen. “I am really looking forward to seeing the away end. Hopefully we can hear them - and I think we will.

“These are special games throughout the season that you look forward to playing. In Denmark, I watched those games because of the intensity and how much it meant. You also had the Celtic v Rangers derby, which I watched.

“As a spectator, it is always intriguing and you want to see what happens that day because it’s a special game. I’m just happy to be a part of it and hopefully have a positive influence on my own team and how we can perform in a big derby. Hopefully we can get the win.”

After making her Liverpool debut by starting in their 2-1 win over Chelsea, Emma Koivisto would doubtless love to celebrate her 28th birthday with victory in the Merseyside derby this evening.