Premier League Regular Season - 19
Liverpool 0 - 0 FT Leeds
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
E. Ampadu 61'
J. Bijol 62'
66' ↓ A. Robertson ↑M. Kerkez
66' ↓ F. Wirtz ↑C. Gakpo
66' ↓ C. Jones ↑A. Mac Allister
↓ L. Nmecha ↑D. Calvert-Lewin 70'
↓ B. Aaronson ↑N. Okafor 70'
79' ↓ C. Bradley ↑F. Chiesa
↓ S. Bornauw ↑J. Bogle 83'
84' ↓ J. Frimpong ↑R. Ngumoha
↓ I. Gruev ↑A. Tanaka 90'+3
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Liverpool
Goalkeepers
Alisson 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Conor Bradley 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Ibrahima Konaté
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Virgil van Dijk 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
73%
Duel Win %
Andrew Robertson 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
48%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Ryan Gravenberch 
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
64
Passes
6
Duels
Curtis Jones
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Jeremie Frimpong
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Dominik Szoboszlai
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
49%
Pass Acc
Florian Wirtz 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Hugo Ekitiké
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Giorgi Mamardashvili 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Miloš Kerkez
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
Calvin Ramsay
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wellity Lucky
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexis Mac Allister
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Trey Nyoni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cody Gakpo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Federico Chiesa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rio Ngumoha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leeds
Goalkeepers
Lucas Perri 
OCTOPUS
4
Saves
4
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Sebastiaan Bornauw
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Jaka Bijol
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Pascal Struijk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
James Justin 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Anton Stach
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ilia Gruev 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Ethan Ampadu
SWEEPER
7
Cleanups
7
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
4
Blocks
Gabriel Gudmundsson
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Lukas Nmecha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Brenden Aaronson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
BENCH
Karl Darlow
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jayden Bogle
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sam Byram
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ao Tanaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noah Okafor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dominic Calvert-Lewin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jack Harrison
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wilfried Gnonto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joël Piroe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/12/2025 | Leeds | 3 - 3 | Liverpool | Premier League | Elland Road |
| 17/04/2023 | Leeds | 1 - 6 | Liverpool | Premier League | Elland Road |
| 29/10/2022 | Liverpool | 1 - 2 | Leeds | Premier League | Anfield |
| 23/02/2022 | Liverpool | 6 - 0 | Leeds | Premier League | Anfield |
| 12/09/2021 | Leeds | 0 - 3 | Liverpool | Premier League | Elland Road |
| 19/04/2021 | Leeds | 1 - 1 | Liverpool | Premier League | Elland Road |
Liverpool Win
Leeds Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 19 GD: +25
P: 19 GD: +26
P: 19 GD: +7
P: 19 GD: +4
P: 19 GD: +11
P: 19 GD: +4
P: 19 GD: +2
P: 19 GD: 0
P: 19 GD: +2
P: 19 GD: +1
P: 19 GD: -1
P: 19 GD: +4
P: 19 GD: +2
P: 19 GD: +1
P: 19 GD: -6
P: 19 GD: -7
P: 19 GD: -12
P: 19 GD: -17
P: 19 GD: -17
League Standings
P: 24 GD: +29
P: 24 GD: +26
P: 24 GD: +9
P: 24 GD: +8
P: 24 GD: +15
P: 24 GD: +6
P: 24 GD: +4
P: 24 GD: -1
P: 24 GD: -1
P: 24 GD: 0
P: 23 GD: -2
P: 24 GD: -3
P: 24 GD: +2
P: 24 GD: +2
P: 24 GD: -4
P: 24 GD: -11
P: 24 GD: -11
P: 24 GD: -19
P: 23 GD: -19
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Liverpool's Dominance Undone by Leeds' Stubborn Wall
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 25/100. A goalless draw at Liverpool's fortress exposes the gap between control and cutting edge—and how a well-drilled defensive unit can frustrate even the Premier League's most dangerous attacks.
The Possession Paradox
Liverpool suffocated the match from the opening whistle, monopolizing 69% possession and forcing Leeds into a suffocating defensive shell. The Reds peppered 18 shots across the Anfield turf—11 from inside the box—yet the expected goals (1.87) tells the real story: quantity without the clinical finish. Ibrahima Konaté marshalled the defence with a commanding 8.2 rating, while Virgil van Dijk (7.9) ensured the backline remained unbreached. The intensity was unmistakable, but the final pass, the decisive touch—it never arrived.
Leeds' Fortress Strategy
With only 31% possession and four total shots, Leeds executed a masterclass in defensive discipline. Pascal Struijk (7.5) anchored a backline that absorbed everything thrown at them, while the midfield pressed relentlessly to disrupt Liverpool's rhythm. The visitors' xG of just 0.68 reflected their limited attacking ambition, but the balance they struck—absorbing pressure while remaining dangerous on the counter—proved devastatingly effective. Two yellow cards suggested frustration creeping in, yet the defensive unit never cracked.
The Turning Point That Never Came
Eight corners, 628 passes, and a barrage of chances: Liverpool created the architecture of a victory that never materialised. The turning point never came because Leeds refused to let one arrive. This wasn't a Leeds collapse or a Liverpool masterpiece—it was a stalemate born from one team's refusal to break and another's inability to find the killer blow. At Anfield on New Year's Day, stakes were high for both sides: Liverpool chasing the title race from fourth, Leeds battling relegation fears from 16th. Neither could afford the luxury of defeat, and neither found the courage to claim victory.
Key Questions
Why couldn't Liverpool break through?
Leeds' compact shape and 66% pass accuracy limited space. Liverpool's xG (1.87) shows chances existed—execution failed.
Did Leeds deserve a point?
Absolutely. Defensive discipline and counter-threat justified the draw. Struijk's performance proved Leeds can compete.
What's next for both sides?
Liverpool must rediscover the clinical edge. Leeds need offensive invention to climb from 16th place.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Anfield's New Year Reckoning: Liverpool and Leeds Fight for Their Lives
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 50/100. When two struggling sides meet with survival on the line, desperation breeds intensity—this is a genuine six-pointer that neither can afford to lose.
The Setup
Liverpool's Form has crumbled. Six wins from twelve matches masks a deeper rot: they've lost four of their last five and sit a shocking 13th, just five points clear of the drop zone. Leeds are in freefall at 18th, with only one win in their last five and a goal difference of minus-12. The Stakes couldn't be higher—this is a direct battle for breathing room in the Premier League's basement. Both managers will abandon attacking ambition; this match will be decided by whoever wants survival more.
Key Battle
Dominik Szoboszlai vs Lukas Nmecha—the midfield duel that determines tempo. Szoboszlai's creative spark (one assist in four recent matches) must disrupt Leeds' compact shape, while Nmecha's three-goal run gives Leeds a rare attacking outlet. Whoever controls the centre controls the match.
Our Prediction
Liverpool edge this 1-1 draw. Alisson makes crucial saves to keep them level, but both sides' defensive fragility prevents a winner. A point each feels inevitable when neither can risk losing.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Only if you crave defensive chess and relegation drama. Otherwise, better options exist this weekend.
What's the predicted outcome?
1-1 draw. Both sides too cautious to chase victory; survival instinct breeds stalemate.
Where are Liverpool and Leeds in the league table?
Liverpool 13th with 18 points; Leeds 18th with 11 points. Five points separate them—a genuine survival battle.
What is Liverpool's current form?
LLWLL—four losses in five. They've collapsed from title contention into a relegation scrap.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Lukas Nmecha (Leeds): 3 goals in 5 matches, 6.9 rating. Leeds' only genuine attacking threat.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.