Merseyside derby
The Merseyside derby is a football rivalry between two clubs in Liverpool, England – Everton F.C. and Liverpool F.C. It is named after Merseyside, which is where Liverpool is. It has been played every season since the 1962–63 season. The two club's stadiums are very near to each other, with Anfield (Liverpool F.C.) and Goodison Park (Everton F.C.) being 1 mile (1.6 km) away from each other on each side of Stanley Park.[1][2]
| Latest meeting | 21 June 2020 Premier League Everton 0–0 Liverpool |
|---|---|
| Next meeting | 17 October 2020 Premier League Everton v Liverpool |
| Stadiums | Anfield (Liverpool) Goodison Park (Everton) |
| Statistics | |
| Meetings total | 234 |
| All-time series | Everton: 66 Drawn: 75 Liverpool: 93 |
| Largest victory | Liverpool 6–0 Everton (1935) |
Win-loss totals
Statistics are correct as of 21 June 2020.
| Competition | Played | Liverpool | Draw | Everton | Liverpool goals | Everton goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Football League Division One | 146 | 54 | 44 | 48 | 203 | 181 |
| Premier League | 56 | 24 | 23 | 9 | 77 | 48 |
| FA Cup | 25 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 40 | 28 |
| Football League Cup | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| FA Community Shield | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 234 | 93 | 75 | 66 | 331 | 262 |
Merseyside Derby Media
Historical league game outcomes from the Merseyside derby as of April 2022. Key: Everton wins – ■; Liverpool wins – ■; Draws – ■.
Side-by-side comparison of Everton's and Liverpool's final league positions beginning in 1889
In the derby in March 2006, Steven Gerrard of Liverpool and James Beattie of Everton wore the number "08" as the city had been voted European Capital of Culture for 2008.
Ian Rush, top goalscorer in the derby with 25 goals for Liverpool
Statue of Dixie Dean, top league goalscorer in the derby with 18 goals for Everton
Andrew Hannah, captain with both Everton and Liverpool
References
- ↑ "Class telling in FA Cup". The Times. 31 January 1955.
- ↑ "Liverpool v Everton: The changing face of the Merseyside derby". BBC Sport. 4 January 2018. Retrieved 5 January 2018.