Liverpool vs Leeds United, 2025-26 English Premier League
· English Premier LeagueLiverpool winning run grinds to halt as stingy Leeds force stalemate at Anfield
Liverpool's winning run was brought to a grinding halt as Leeds claimed their first clean sheet since August with the new year bringing more frustration for Arne Slot's side.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 2': Foul by Conor Bradley (Liverpool).
- 2': Gabriel Gudmundsson (Leeds United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 5': Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Ibrahima Konaté.
- 6': Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Ryan Gravenberch.
- 6': Attempt saved. Jaka Bijol (Leeds United) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Alisson Becker (Liverpool). Assisted by Anton Stach with a cross.
- 7': Attempt blocked. Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 10': Attempt saved. Hugo Ekitiké (Liverpool) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Lucas Perri (Leeds United). Assisted by Curtis Jones.
- 10': Attempt saved. Florian Wirtz (Liverpool) right footed shot from very close range is saved in the centre of the goal by Lucas Perri (Leeds United).
- 11': Delay in match (Leeds United).
- 12': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 14': Attempt blocked. Florian Wirtz (Liverpool) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Hugo Ekitiké.
- 16': Foul by Andy Robertson (Liverpool).
- 16': James Justin (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 20': Offside, Liverpool. Hugo Ekitiké is caught offside.
- 21': Attempt saved. Curtis Jones (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Lucas Perri (Leeds United). Assisted by Andy Robertson.
- 22': Curtis Jones (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 22': Foul by Sebastiaan Bornauw (Leeds United).
- 27': Conor Bradley (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 27': Foul by Lukas Nmecha (Leeds United).
- 28': Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Pascal Struijk.
- 30': Offside, Liverpool. Andy Robertson is caught offside.
- 31': Foul by Jeremie Frimpong (Liverpool).
- 31': Gabriel Gudmundsson (Leeds United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 32': Attempt saved. Ethan Ampadu (Leeds United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Alisson Becker (Liverpool).
- 33': Attempt missed. Jeremie Frimpong (Liverpool) left footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Andy Robertson with a cross.
- 33': Attempt missed. Hugo Ekitiké (Liverpool) header from very close range misses to the right. Assisted by Jeremie Frimpong.
- 35': Offside, Liverpool. Jeremie Frimpong is caught offside.
- 36': Foul by Florian Wirtz (Liverpool).
- 36': James Justin (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 39': Offside, Liverpool. Andy Robertson is caught offside.
- 40': Delay in match because of an injury Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool).
- 42': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 42': Conor Bradley (Liverpool) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 42': Foul by Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United).
- 43': Attempt missed. Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Dominik Szoboszlai with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 45': Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Gabriel Gudmundsson.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
- 45'+1': Attempt missed. Florian Wirtz (Liverpool) left footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Dominik Szoboszlai with a cross following a corner.
- 45'+2': Offside, Liverpool. Hugo Ekitiké is caught offside.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Liverpool 0, Leeds United 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Liverpool 0, Leeds United 0.
- 50': Foul by Gabriel Gudmundsson (Leeds United).
- 50': Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 54': Attempt blocked. Conor Bradley (Liverpool) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Curtis Jones.
- 54': Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Gabriel Gudmundsson.
- 54': Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Anton Stach.
- 55': Attempt blocked. Conor Bradley (Liverpool) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Florian Wirtz.
- 55': Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Ethan Ampadu.
- 55': Delay in match because of an injury James Justin (Leeds United).
- 56': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 57': Foul by Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool).
- 57': Lukas Nmecha (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 59': Offside, Liverpool. Hugo Ekitiké is caught offside.
- 60': Attempt saved. Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Lucas Perri (Leeds United). Assisted by Florian Wirtz.
- 61': Handball by Ethan Ampadu (Leeds United).
- 61': Ethan Ampadu (Leeds United) is shown the yellow card for handball.
- 62': Jaka Bijol (Leeds United) is shown the yellow card.
- 62': Attempt blocked. Florian Wirtz (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 63': Foul by Hugo Ekitiké (Liverpool).
- 63': Jaka Bijol (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 64': Attempt missed. Hugo Ekitiké (Liverpool) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right following a fast break.
- 65': Foul by Gabriel Gudmundsson (Leeds United).
- 65': Jeremie Frimpong (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 66': Substitution, Liverpool. Milos Kerkez replaces Andy Robertson.
- 66': Substitution, Liverpool. Cody Gakpo replaces Florian Wirtz.
- 66': Substitution, Liverpool. Alexis Mac Allister replaces Curtis Jones.
- 68': Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Anton Stach.
- 69': Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Sebastiaan Bornauw.
- 70': Attempt missed. Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Dominik Szoboszlai with a cross following a corner.
- 70': Substitution, Leeds United. Dominic Calvert-Lewin replaces Lukas Nmecha.
- 70': Substitution, Leeds United. Noah Okafor replaces Brenden Aaronson.
- 74': Attempt missed. Hugo Ekitiké (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Milos Kerkez.
- 75': Attempt blocked. Cody Gakpo (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Milos Kerkez.
- 75': Foul by Conor Bradley (Liverpool).
- 75': Gabriel Gudmundsson (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 77': Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Ibrahima Konaté.
- 79': Foul by Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool).
- 79': Lucas Perri (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 79': Substitution, Liverpool. Federico Chiesa replaces Conor Bradley.
- 81': Offside, Leeds United. Dominic Calvert-Lewin is caught offside.
- 81': Delay in match because of an injury Sebastiaan Bornauw (Leeds United).
- 83': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 83': Substitution, Leeds United. Jayden Bogle replaces Sebastiaan Bornauw because of an injury.
- 84': Substitution, Liverpool. Rio Ngumoha replaces Jeremie Frimpong.
- 85': Foul by Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds United).
- 85': Ibrahima Konaté (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 85': Foul by Cody Gakpo (Liverpool).
- 85': James Justin (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 86': Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 86': Foul by Noah Okafor (Leeds United).
- 89': Foul by Cody Gakpo (Liverpool).
- 89': Jayden Bogle (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.
- 90'+1': Attempt blocked. Anton Stach (Leeds United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 90'+1': Attempt missed. Anton Stach (Leeds United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right.
- 90'+2': Substitution, Leeds United. Ao Tanaka replaces Ilia Gruev.
- 90'+3': Attempt blocked. Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Rio Ngumoha.
- 90'+4': Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Jaka Bijol.
- 90'+7': Attempt blocked. Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Rio Ngumoha.
- 90'+7': Second Half ends, Liverpool 0, Leeds United 0.
- 0': Match ends, Liverpool 0, Leeds United 0.
Statistics
 LEE |
LIV |
|
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Fouls | 10 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 6 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 8 |
| 4 | Saves | 2 |
| 31.7 | Possession | 68.3 |
| 4 | SHOTS | 19 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.5 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 194 | Accurate Passes | 549 |
| 295 | Passes | 636 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 3 | Accurate Crosses | 4 |
| 10 | Crosses | 25 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 60 | Long Balls | 40 |
| 18 | Accurate Long Balls | 16 |
| 0.3 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 8 |
| 10 | Effective Tackles | 3 |
| 18 | Tackles | 8 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.4 |
| 11 | Interceptions | 6 |
| 37 | Effective Clearances | 21 |
| 37 | Clearances | 21 |
Game Information
Competition: English Premier League
Venue: Anfield
Location: Liverpool, England
Attendance: 60,343
Venue: Anfield
Location: Liverpool, England
Attendance: 60,343
Premier League Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 22 | +26 | 50 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 22 | +24 | 43 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 22 | +8 | 43 |
| 4 | Liverpool | 22 | +4 | 36 |
Line-Ups
Liverpool (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alisson Becker (GK) |
| 4 | Virgil van Dijk |
| 5 | Ibrahima Konaté |
| 26 | Andrew Robertson |
| 12 | Conor Bradley |
| 8 | Dominik Szoboszlai |
| 17 | Curtis Jones |
| 38 | Ryan Gravenberch |
| 22 | Hugo Ekitike |
| 7 | Florian Wirtz |
| 30 | Jeremie Frimpong |
Leeds United (3-5-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Lucas Perri (GK) |
| 15 | Jaka Bijol  |
| 5 | Pascal Struijk |
| 23 | Sebastiaan Bornauw |
| 4 | Ethan Ampadu |
| 18 | Anton Stach |
| 44 | Ilia Gruev |
| 3 | Gabriel Gudmundsson |
| 24 | James Justin |
| 11 | Brenden Aaronson |
| 14 | Lukas Nmecha |
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