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Liverpool Sports Pitches: Results from Kirkby & Walton Hall
Youth fixtures at upgraded Liverpool sports pitches delivered wins this week. See results from Kirkby training centre and Walton Hall Park 3G pitch.
How we reported this
The under-21 side from the Liverpool Academy recorded a 2-0 win on the main pitch at the Kirkby training centre on July 9 after converting two first-half set pieces against a visiting side from the north east.
The result arrives during the closed season when academy coaches use the facilities to test new tactical patterns ahead of the August academy fixtures restart. Upgraded drainage on the Kirkby surfaces allowed the game to proceed despite overnight rain that had cancelled several community bookings.
Action across two city sites
Separate fixtures took place at Walton Hall Park in the Everton district and at the Sefton Park multi-sport area in the south of the city. The Walton Hall Park 3G pitch hosted a 4-2 victory for a Liverpool City Council youth programme side on July 7, while the Sefton Park grass pitches staged a narrow 1-0 win for a local amateur league team the following day.
Both venues fall under the council’s sports development programme that opened additional evening slots this month to accommodate school holiday demand. Residents in the nearby Tuebrook and Wavertree neighbourhoods reported increased footfall on match evenings.
Attendance and fixture data
Official gate figures from the Kirkby fixture showed 1,875 spectators, the highest midweek academy turnout since the pitch resurfacing completed in March 2025. Adult entry cost £6, with under-16 tickets priced at £3, generating £9,450 in revenue for the academy’s equipment fund.
Next week’s schedule includes a double-header at Walton Hall Park on July 15, with gates opening at 6pm. Supporters can check availability through the Liverpool City Council leisure portal or by calling the Walton Hall Park booking office before Friday.