Liverpool
A modern rivalry built on cup finals and Champions League nights.
The Chelsea–Liverpool rivalry is between Chelsea, who play at Stamford Bridge, and Liverpool, who play at Anfield. Although the clubs have often shared a division for over a century, the modern rivalry began in the early 2000s, when they met repeatedly in the FA Cup, the League Cup and the Champions League.
Quick Facts
- Location
- London; Liverpool
- First meeting
- 25 December 1907
- First Division
- Liverpool 1–4 Chelsea
- Teams
- Chelsea; Liverpool
- Stadiums
- Stamford Bridge (Chelsea); Anfield (Liverpool)
- Latest meeting
- 9 May 2026
- Premier League
- Liverpool 1–1 Chelsea
- Total meetings
- 201
- Largest victory
- Liverpool 6–0 Chelsea; First Division (20 April 1935)
- Largest scoring
- Liverpool 7–4 Chelsea; First Division (7 September 1946)
Lore & Background
The clubs met in five consecutive Champions League campaigns, including three semi-finals: Liverpool won in 2004–05 and 2006–07, Chelsea in 2007–08. Chelsea also won their 2008–09 quarter-final 7–5 on aggregate.
Reader's Guide
Liverpool have won more meetings overall. Chelsea's record win is 6–1 at Stamford Bridge in August 1937; Liverpool's is 6–0 at home in April 1935.
They have contested seven major finals: Chelsea won the 2005 League Cup final 3–2 after extra time and the 2012 FA Cup final 2–1; Liverpool won the 2006 Community Shield, the 2019 UEFA Super Cup on penalties, both 2022 domestic cup finals on penalties, and the 2024 EFL Cup final 1–0 after extra time.
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