Merseyside derby

name given to football matches between Everton and Liverpool

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]

Merseyside derby
The derby on 25 March 2006
Other namesThe friendly derby
LocaleLiverpool
TeamsEverton
Liverpool
First meeting13 October 1894
1894–95 First Division
Everton 3–0 Liverpool
Latest meeting24 April 2024
Premier League
Everton 2–0 Liverpool
Next meetingN/A
StadiumsAnfield (Liverpool)
Goodison Park (Everton)
Statistics
Meetings total234
Most winsLiverpool (93)
Most player appearancesNeville Southall (41)
Top scorerIan Rush (20)
All-time seriesEverton: 66
Drawn: 75
Liverpool: 93
Largest victoryLiverpool 6–0 Everton (1935)

Win-loss totals

Statistics are correct as of 21 June 2020.

CompetitionPlayedLiverpoolDrawEvertonLiverpool goalsEverton goals
Football League Division One146544448203181
Premier League56242397748
FA Cup2512674028
Football League Cup421121
FA Community Shield311122
Total234937566331262

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