What is Liverpool’s biggest loss of all time?

James Shearman

• Updated: 17 Nov 2024 12:23 GMT
• 3 min read

Liverpool have been much more accustomed to giving out heavy defeats in their illustrious history, but they have suffered a few of their own.

The Reds were founded way back in 1892, making them one of the oldest clubs in the world, so it comes as no surprise that they have had their struggles from time to time.

This page will showcase Liverpool's record defeats in the major competitions.

What is Liverpool’s biggest ever defeat in history?

Liverpool’s biggest loss of all time is 9-1. They suffered the defeat in a Division Two game against Birmingham City on 11 December 1954.

What is Liverpool’s biggest ever home defeat in history?

Liverpool's record home defeat is by four goals. This has occurred on one occasion - 4-0 to Merseyside rivals Everton on 19 September 1964.

The home advantage that comes with playing at Anfield is obvious, as Liverpool have suffered many more severe defeats away from home.

What is Liverpool’s biggest ever away defeat in history?

Liverpool’s biggest away loss of all time is that 9-1 defeat to Birmingham City in 1954.

What is Liverpool’s biggest ever Premier League defeat in history?

Liverpool’s record Premier League defeat is by five goals, in a 7-2 hammering by Aston Villa at Villa Park on October 4, 2020. Ollie Watkins scored a hat-trick for Villa.

The 7-2 defeat to Tottenham came in the old First Division.

What is Liverpool’s biggest ever European defeat in history?

Liverpool's largest loss in Europe is 5-1 to Ajax in the last 16 of the European Cup on 7 December 1966.

What is Liverpool’s biggest ever Champions League defeat in history?

Liverpool's heaviest loss in the Champions League - since it was reformed in 1992-93 - was a 3-0 thumping by Barcelona in the semi-final of the 2018-19 season.

Lionel Messi was incredible that day, but Liverpool famously won the return leg 4-0 at Anfield on a historic night.