Liverpool FC, one of the world’s most storied and successful football clubs, has accumulated many records and statistics throughout its illustrious history. Liverpool’s legacy is adorned with remarkable achievements, from domestic league triumphs to European glory. This article presents an organized list of Liverpool FC records and statistics, highlighting the club’s rich heritage.
Liverpool FC Records And Statistics
The Honours of Liverpool:
Liverpool F.C. has enjoyed tremendous success both domestically and in European competitions. The club’s extensive list of honors is a testament to its illustrious history.
| Honour | No. of Times | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Football League First Division/Premier League | 19 | 1900–01 to 1905–06, 1921–22 to 1922–23, 1946–47, 1963–64 to 1965–66, 1972–73 to 1989–90, 2019–20 |
| Football League Second Division | 4 | 1893–94, 1895–96, 1904–05, 1961–62 |
| FA Cup | 8 | 1965, 1974, 1986, 1989, 1992, 2001, 2006, 2022 |
| League Cup | 9 | 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1995, 2001, 2003, 2012, 2022 |
| FA Community/Charity Shield | 16 | Honor |
| Football League Super Cup | 1 | 1985–86 |
| European Cup/UEFA Champions League | 6 | 1977, 1978, 1981, 1984, 2005, 2019 |
| UEFA Cup | 3 | 1973, 1976, 2001 |
| European/UEFA Super Cup | 4 | 1977, 2001, 2005, 2019 |
| FIFA Club World Cup | 1 | 2019 |
Records by player:
Liverpool FC has been home to legendary players who have etched their names into the club’s history. Here are some notable player records:
| Record Description | Record Holder |
|---|---|
| Most appearances in all competitions | Ian Callaghan, 857 |
| Most league appearances | Ian Callaghan, 640 |
| Most FA Cup appearances | Ian Callaghan, 79 |
| Most League Cup appearances | Ian Rush, 78 |
| Most continental appearances | Jamie Carragher, 150 |
| Youngest first-team player | Jerome Sinclair, 16 years and 6 days (against West Bromwich Albion, 26 September 2012) |
| Youngest player to start a first-team match | Harvey Elliott, 16 years and 174 days (against Milton Keynes Dons, 25 September 2019) |
| Oldest first-team player | Ned Doig, 41 years and 165 days (against Newcastle United, 11 April 1908) |
| Oldest debutant | Ned Doig, 37 years and 307 days (against Burton United, 1 September 1904) |
| Most consecutive appearances | Phil Neal, 417 (23 October 1976 – 24 September 1983) |
| Most seasons playing every minute of every league and cup game | Phil Neal, 9 (from 1976–77 to 1983–84) |
| Longest-serving player | Elisha Scott, 21 years and 52 days (1913–1934) |
| Most red cards while playing for Liverpool | Steven Gerrard, 7 |
Liverpool FC Goal Scorers:
| Record Description | Record Holder |
|---|---|
| Most goals in all competitions | Ian Rush, 346 |
| Most league goals | Roger Hunt, 244 |
| Most FA Cup goals | Ian Rush, 39 |
| Most League Cup goals | Ian Rush, 48 |
| Most continental goals | Mohamed Salah, 42 |
| First player to score for Liverpool | Malcolm McVean (against Rotherham Town, 1 September 1892) |
| Most goals in a season | Ian Rush, 47 (in the 1983–84 season) |
| Most goals in a debut season | Mohamed Salah, 44 (in the 2017–18 season) |
| Most league goals in a season | Roger Hunt, 41 (in the 1961–62 season) |
| Most goals in a season by a Liverpool player in the Premier League era | Mohamed Salah, 44 (in the 2017–18 season) |
| Most top-flight league goals in a season | Gordon Hodgson, 36 (in the 1930–31 season) |
| Most continental goals in a season | Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino, 11 (in the 2017–18 season) |
| Most hat-tricks in a season | Roger Hunt, 5 (in the 1961–62 season) |
| Most games scored in during a single campaign | Mohamed Salah, 34 (in the 2017–18 season) |
| Most different goalscorers in a season | 22 (in the 2015–16 season) |
| Most hat-tricks | Gordon Hodgson, 17 |
| Most consecutive games where a player has scored | Mohamed Salah, 10 (28 August 2021 to 24 October 2021) |
| Fastest goal scored in a match | Paul Walsh, 14 seconds (against West Ham United, 27 August 1984) |
| Fastest hat-trick | Robbie Fowler, 4 minutes, 33 seconds (against Arsenal, 28 August 1994) |
| Highest-scoring substitute | David Fairclough, 18 |
| Most penalties scored | Steven Gerrard, 47 |
| The first player to score for Liverpool | Mohamed Salah, 9 (13 February 2023 to 6 May 2023) |
| Most games for an outfield player without scoring | Ephraim Longworth, 371 |
| Youngest goalscorer | Ben Woodburn, 17 years, 45 days (against Leeds United, 29 November 2016) |
| Oldest goalscorer | Billy Liddell, 38 years, 55 days (against Stoke City, 5 March 1960) |
International Records:
Liverpool FC has been a breeding ground for international talent. Here are some international records:
| Record Description | Record Holder |
|---|---|
| First capped player for Liverpool | Frank Becton (England, 29 March 1897) |
| Most international caps while a Liverpool player | Steven Gerrard, 114 caps for England |
| Most international goals while a Liverpool player | Michael Owen and Ian Rush, 26 goals each |
| World Cup | |
| First Liverpool player to appear at a World Cup | Laurie Hughes for England, 1950 FIFA World Cup |
| Most World Cup appearances while a Liverpool player | Steven Gerrard, 12 appearances for England in 2006, 2010, and 2014 |
| Most World Cup goals while a Liverpool player | Michael Owen, 4 goals for England in 1998 and 2002 |
| First World Cup winners from Liverpool | Roger Hunt, Ian Callaghan, and Gerry Byrne in 1966 with England |
| First non-British player to appear in a World Cup final | Dietmar Hamann (Germany) in 2002 |
| He had most international caps while a Liverpool player | Fernando Torres and Pepe Reina (Spain) in 2010 |
The Stats of Goals:
- Most league goals scored in a season: 106 in 30 games (in the 1895–96 season, Second Division)
- Most top-flight goals scored in a season: 101 in 38 games (in the 2013–14 season, Premier League)
- Fewest league goals scored in a season: 42 in 34 games (in the 1901–02 season, First Division) and 42 in 42 games (in the 1970–71 season, First Division)
- Most league goals conceded in a season: 97 in 42 games (in the 1953–54 season, First Division)
- Fewest league goals conceded in a season: 16 in 42 games (in the 1978–79 season, First Division)
The Points of Liverpool:
- Most points in a season:
- Two points for a win: 68 (in 42 games in 1978–79, First Division)
- Three points for a win: 99 points in 38 games in 2019–20, Premier League)
- Fewest points in a season:
- Two points for a win: 22 (in 30 games in 1894–95, First Division)
- Three points for a win: 52 (in 38 games in 2011–12, Premier League)
These records and statistics showcase Liverpool FC’s illustrious history and impressive domestic and international football achievements.