Birmingham City Ladies strengthen defensive options
Birmingham City Ladies have strengthened their defensive options with the loan signing of Hannah Silcock from Liverpool FC Women for the remainder of the 2025-26 season.
The 21-year-old centre-back, a product of Liverpool’s youth academy, made the switch on 23 January 2026 as part of her continued development and pursuit of regular senior football.
The move provides Birmingham City Ladies with added depth and competition in central defence as the club continues its campaign in WSL 2.
A rising defensive talent
Silcock’s football journey began at Liverpool at the age of eight, progressing steadily through the club’s academy ranks before signing her first professional contract in October 2022.
Her long association with Liverpool highlights a strong grounding in elite youth development environments.
She made her senior debut during Liverpool’s 2021-22 Women’s Championship-winning campaign, gaining valuable experience across league and cup competitions.
That period helped establish her as a defender capable of adapting to the demands of senior football.
Last season, Silcock enjoyed a productive loan spell at Blackburn Rovers Women in the Women’s Championship, where she featured regularly and contributed with a goal.
Internationally, she has represented England at youth level, featuring for both the U19 and U23 sides, and scored her first goal for the U23s in early 2024.
Further background on her career progression can be found via Hannah Silcock’s profile.
Qualities and strengths
Modern centre-back profile
A modern centre-back with a strong physical presence and composure on the ball, Silcock combines traditional defensive attributes with an ability to play out from the back.
Her youth international recognition and involvement with England’s age-group teams underline her technical foundation and tactical understanding.
Physical and tactical attributes
Standing around 1.76 m tall, she offers aerial strength and agility in one-on-one situations.
Her game is also defined by positional awareness, anticipation, and an ability to read developing situations, all of which are valuable traits in organised defensive systems.
What she brings to Birmingham City Ladies
Birmingham City Ladies are aiming to build a compact and resilient defence capable of competing consistently in WSL 2.
Silcock’s arrival bolsters their backline through:
- Athleticism and strength in central defence
- Ball-playing capability from deep to support transitions
- Youthful energy and a clear desire to gain senior minutes
Her experience across the Women’s Championship and Women’s Super League adds valuable flexibility to the squad.
Expectations for the loan spell
Silcock arrives at a pivotal stage in her development.
Regular first-team exposure could accelerate her progress, while Birmingham City Ladies benefit from a defender motivated to establish herself.
Supporters can expect a composed presence at the back, comfortable in build-up play and focused on consistency as the season progresses.