Liverpool vs Leeds United summary: score, stats, goals and highlights | Premier League 2025/26
The hosts enjoyed double the amount of possession but could only produce three shots on target at Anfield in the first game of 2026.
Liverpool and Leeds welcome in the New Year at Anfield - just weeks after they played out a 3-3 draw at Elland Road. It has been an erratic campaign for both teams. Devoid of any kind of dynamism, Arne Slot’s Reds have looked disjointed in every area and have a shocking defensive record - 26 goals conceded and just five clean sheets in 18 outings. In spite of that, Liverpool sit fourth and somehow remain still in with a chance of a top four finish.
Leeds are further down the order in 16th, two places above the relegation zone. Not that results have been particularly bad for Daniel Farke’s men - it’s just that they are struggling to win games. But nevertheless, they have shown that they are a gritty side - almost surprising City and holding today’s rivals Liverpool at home at the start of December.
Match ends, Liverpool 0, Leeds United 0.
Second Half ends, Liverpool 0, Leeds United 0.
Attempt blocked. Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Rio Ngumoha.
Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Jaka Bijol.
Attempt blocked. Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Rio Ngumoha.
Substitution, Leeds United. Ao Tanaka replaces Ilia Gruev.
Attempt missed. Anton Stach (Leeds United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right.
Attempt blocked. Anton Stach (Leeds United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.
Foul by Cody Gakpo (Liverpool).
Jayden Bogle (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Noah Okafor (Leeds United).
Foul by Cody Gakpo (Liverpool).
James Justin (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Ibrahima Konaté (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds United).
Substitution, Liverpool. Rio Ngumoha replaces Jeremie Frimpong.
Substitution, Leeds United. Jayden Bogle replaces Sebastiaan Bornauw because of an injury.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Delay in match because of an injury Sebastiaan Bornauw (Leeds United).
Offside, Leeds United. Dominic Calvert-Lewin is caught offside.
Substitution, Liverpool. Federico Chiesa replaces Conor Bradley.
Foul by Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool).
Lucas Perri (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Ibrahima Konaté.
Foul by Conor Bradley (Liverpool).
Gabriel Gudmundsson (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt blocked. Cody Gakpo (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Milos Kerkez.
Attempt missed. Hugo Ekitiké (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Milos Kerkez.
Substitution, Leeds United. Noah Okafor replaces Brenden Aaronson.
Substitution, Leeds United. Dominic Calvert-Lewin replaces Lukas Nmecha.
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.
Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Sebastiaan Bornauw.
Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Anton Stach.
Substitution, Liverpool. Alexis Mac Allister replaces Curtis Jones.
Substitution, Liverpool. Cody Gakpo replaces Florian Wirtz.
Substitution, Liverpool. Milos Kerkez replaces Andy Robertson.
Jeremie Frimpong (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Gabriel Gudmundsson (Leeds United).
Attempt missed. Hugo Ekitiké (Liverpool) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right following a fast break.
Foul by Hugo Ekitiké (Liverpool).
Jaka Bijol (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt blocked. Florian Wirtz (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Jaka Bijol (Leeds United) is shown the yellow card.
Ethan Ampadu (Leeds United) is shown the yellow card for handball.
Handball by Ethan Ampadu (Leeds United).
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.
Offside, Liverpool. Hugo Ekitiké is caught offside.
Foul by Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool).
Lukas Nmecha (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Delay in match because of an injury James Justin (Leeds United).
Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Ethan Ampadu.
Attempt blocked. Conor Bradley (Liverpool) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Florian Wirtz.
Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Anton Stach.
Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Gabriel Gudmundsson.
Attempt blocked. Conor Bradley (Liverpool) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Curtis Jones.
Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Gabriel Gudmundsson (Leeds United).
Second Half begins Liverpool 0, Leeds United 0.
First Half ends, Liverpool 0, Leeds United 0.
Offside, Liverpool. Hugo Ekitiké is caught offside.
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.
Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Gabriel Gudmundsson.
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.
Conor Bradley (Liverpool) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United).
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Delay in match because of an injury Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool).
Offside, Liverpool. Andy Robertson is caught offside.
Foul by Florian Wirtz (Liverpool).
James Justin (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Offside, Liverpool. Jeremie Frimpong is caught offside.
Attempt missed. Hugo Ekitiké (Liverpool) header from very close range misses to the right. Assisted by Jeremie Frimpong.
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.
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).
Foul by Jeremie Frimpong (Liverpool).
Gabriel Gudmundsson (Leeds United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Offside, Liverpool. Andy Robertson is caught offside.
Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Pascal Struijk.
Conor Bradley (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Lukas Nmecha (Leeds United).
Curtis Jones (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Sebastiaan Bornauw (Leeds United).
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.
Offside, Liverpool. Hugo Ekitiké is caught offside.
Foul by Andy Robertson (Liverpool).
James Justin (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt blocked. Florian Wirtz (Liverpool) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Hugo Ekitiké.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Delay in match (Leeds United).
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).
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.
Attempt blocked. Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
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.
Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Ryan Gravenberch.
Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Ibrahima Konaté.
Foul by Conor Bradley (Liverpool).
Gabriel Gudmundsson (Leeds United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
First Half begins.
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
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