LIVERPOOL’S Women’s Super League game against Aston Villa has been postponed following the death of former manager Matt Beard.
Tragic news was announced on Saturday evening that Beard had passed away at the age of 47.
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And following his sudden death, Liverpool have taken the decision to postpone their WSL match against Aston Villa, scheduled to take place at 12pm.
A club statement said: “Liverpool’s Barclays Women’s Super League fixture against Aston Villa today has been postponed.
“Following the sudden and tragic news of the passing of former LFC Women manager Matt Beard, the match at Villa Park – scheduled for 12pm BST – will not take place.
“Details of a rearrangement will be confirmed in due course.”
Beard – who is survived by his wife and two kids – had a glittering career in women’s football management.
After starting out with Millwall Lionesses, he later managed Chelsea, Liverpool, Boston Breakers, West Ham and Bristol City and then Liverpool again.
He had joined Burnley in June 2025, but resigned just two months later.
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