History of Liverpool F.C. in Timeline
Liverpool Football Club, founded in 1892, is a professional football club based in Liverpool, England. Competing in the Premier League, they play their home games at Anfield. Liverpool is globally recognized and supported, making it one of the world's most valuable football clubs. Its history is marked by significant achievements and a large, dedicated fanbase.
1900: Liverpool's average league placing from 1900-1999
From 1900 to 1999, Liverpool had the second-highest average league finishing position after Arsenal, with an average placing of 8.7.
1901: First League Title
In 1901, Tom Watson led Liverpool to their first league title.
1901: Adoption of Liver Bird
In 1901, the city's symbol, the liver bird, was adopted as the club's badge.
1904: John Houlding Departure
In 1904, John Houlding left his position of chairman of Liverpool. He had held the position since the club was founded in 1892.
September 1906: First Game at Oakfield Road Embankment
On 1 September 1906, the first game was played at the Oakfield Road Embankment, later known as the Spion Kop, with Liverpool beating Stoke City 1–0.
1906: Second League Title
In 1906, Tom Watson secured Liverpool's second league title.
1909: Alex Raisbeck Captaincy
In 1909, Alex Raisbeck ceased to be Liverpool's club captain, ending a tenure from 1899 until 1909. He was the longest serving captain before Steven Gerrard.
1922: League Championship Win
In 1922, Liverpool won a League championship.
1923: League Championship Win
In 1923, Liverpool secured another League championship.
1946: First Division Win
In the 1946-47 season, Liverpool won the First Division title for the fifth time under George Kay.
1950: Cup Final Defeat
In 1950, Liverpool suffered a Cup Final defeat against Arsenal.
1953: Relegation to Second Division
In the 1953-54 season, Liverpool was relegated to the Second Division.
1955: Incorporation of Liver Bird into Kit
In 1955, the liver bird was incorporated into the kit.
1958: FA Cup Loss
In 1958-59 FA cup, Liverpool lost 2-1 to Worcester City, a non-league team.
1961: John Moores became chairman of Everton
In 1961, John Moores became chairman of Everton. He was also an uncle and shareholder at Liverpool.
1962: Promotion to First Division
In 1962, Liverpool was promoted back into the First Division.
1964: First Division Win
In 1964, Liverpool won the First Division for the first time in 17 years.
1964: Phil Chisnall transferred to Liverpool
In 1964, Phil Chisnall became the last player to be transferred directly between Liverpool and Manchester United, moving from Manchester United to Liverpool.
1964: All-Red Strip
In 1964, manager Bill Shankly decided to change to an all-red strip.
1966: First Division Win
In 1966, the club won the First Division but lost to Borussia Dortmund in the European Cup Winners' Cup final.
March 1967: Liverpool match first to be televised in colour
In March 1967, the football match between Liverpool and West Ham United was the first to be televised in colour.
1967: Champions between 1964 and 1967
Between 1964 and 1967, Liverpool and Manchester United alternated as champions in English football.
1968: Manchester United won the European Cup
In 1968, Manchester United became the first English team to win the European Cup.
1973: John Smith became chairman of Liverpool
In 1973, John Smith, whose father was a shareholder, took over as chairman of Liverpool F.C.
1979: Liverpool Agrees Deal with Hitachi
In 1979, Liverpool became the first English professional club to feature a sponsor's logo on their shirts, after agreeing to a deal with Hitachi. However, broadcasting rules initially prevented the display of sponsors' logos on shirts during televised matches.
1979: First Division Title
In 1979, Liverpool regained the First Division title.
August 1982: Unveiling of Shankly Gates
On 2 August 1982, the Shankly Gates were unveiled in memory of former manager Bill Shankly, with the song title "You'll Never Walk Alone" adorning the top of the gates.
1983: Joe Fagan Appointment
In 1983, Joe Fagan replaced Bob Paisley as manager.
1984: Liverpool featured in children's television show Scully
In 1984, Liverpool featured in the children's television show Scully, about a young boy who tries to gain a trial with Liverpool.
1985: Heysel Stadium Disaster
In 1985, the Heysel Stadium disaster during the European Cup final against Juventus resulted in 39 deaths, leading to a ban on English clubs from European competition.
1987: Introduction of All Grey Away Kit
In 1987, Liverpool introduced an all-grey away kit. This kit was used until the 1991-92 centenary season.
1988: League Season Finish
During the 1988-89 season, Liverpool finished equal with Arsenal on points and goal difference but lost the league title on total goals scored.
1989: Hillsborough Disaster
In 1989, the Hillsborough disaster led to the deaths of 97 Liverpool supporters due to a crowd crush. This tragedy led to the elimination of fenced standing terraces in English football.
1990: John Smith stepped down as chairman
In 1990, John Smith stepped down as chairman of Liverpool after overseeing the most successful period in the club's history. Noel White succeeded him.
1990: Liverpool Prevented from Participating in European Cup
In 1990, Liverpool was banned for an additional year from European competition, preventing it from participating in the 1990–91 European Cup, despite winning the League in 1990, following the Heysel Stadium disaster.
August 1991: David Moores became chairman
In August 1991, David Moores, whose family had owned the club for more than 50 years, became chairman of Liverpool.
1991: Dalglish Resignation
In 1991, Kenny Dalglish resigned, citing the Hillsborough disaster as the reason.
1991: Introduction of Green Shirts and White Shorts
In the 1991-92 centenary season, the all-grey kit was replaced by a combination of green shirts and white shorts for Liverpool's away games.
1992: New Badge Commissioned for Centennial
In 1992, Liverpool commissioned a new badge to commemorate the club's centennial, including a representation of the Shankly Gates.
1992: Carlsberg Sponsorship Agreement
In 1992, Liverpool signed a sponsorship contract with Carlsberg, which became the longest-lasting agreement in English top-flight football.
1992: Rebuilding of the Kemlyn Road Stand
In 1992, the Kemlyn Road Stand was rebuilt, coinciding with the centenary of the club, and was known as the Centenary Stand until 2017.
1992: FA Cup Win
1992: Merseyside Derby in the Premier League
Since the inception of the Premier League in 1992, the Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton has had more players sent off than any other Premier League game, earning it the reputation as "the most ill-disciplined and explosive fixture in the Premier League".
1993: Conversion to All-Seater Stadium
In 1993, following recommendations from the Taylor Report, Liverpool and all other clubs in the Premier League were obliged to convert to all-seater stadiums in time for the 1993–94 season, which reduced Anfield's capacity to 45,276.
January 1994: Souness Dismissal
In January 1994, Graeme Souness was dismissed.
1996: Third-Place Finish
In 1996, Liverpool finished third in the league.
1996: Docudrama on Hillsborough disaster screened
In 1996, a docudrama on the Hillsborough disaster, written by Jimmy McGovern and starring Christopher Eccleston as Trevor Hicks, was screened.
November 1998: Houllier Sole Manager
In November 1998, Gérard Houllier became the sole manager after Roy Evans resigned.
1998: Addition of Extra Tier to Anfield Road End
In 1998, an extra tier was added to the Anfield Road end, further increasing the capacity of the ground but leading to stability problems when it was opened.
1999: Liverpool's average league placing from 1900-1999
From 1900 to 1999, Liverpool had the second-highest average league finishing position after Arsenal, with an average placing of 8.7.
1999: Support Poles and Stanchions Inserted
In the 1999-2000 season, a series of support poles and stanchions were inserted to give extra stability to the top tier of the Anfield Road stand after movement was reported.
2000: Support Poles and Stanchions Inserted
In the 1999-2000 season, a series of support poles and stanchions were inserted to give extra stability to the top tier of the Anfield Road stand after movement was reported.
2001: Liverpool featured in "The 51st State"
In 2001, Liverpool featured in the film "The 51st State", where the last scene takes place at a match between Liverpool and Manchester United, and ex-hitman Felix DeSouza is a keen supporter.
May 2002: Plans to Move to Stanley Park Stadium Announced
In May 2002, Liverpool announced plans to move to the proposed Stanley Park Stadium due to restrictions on expanding the capacity at Anfield.
2003: Benítez Appointment
At the end of the 2003-04 season, Rafael Benítez replaced Gérard Houllier.
2003: Steven Gerrard captaincy
In 2003, Steven Gerrard began his 12 seasons as club captain, starting from the 2003-04 season.
July 2004: Planning Permission Granted for Stanley Park Stadium
In July 2004, planning permission was granted for Liverpool's proposed new stadium in Stanley Park.
2004: David Moores willing to consider a bid for shares
In 2004, David Moores, who owned 51% of Liverpool, expressed his willingness to consider a bid for his shares in the club.
2004: Benítez Appointment
Rafael Benítez was appointed manager at the end of the 2003-04 season.
2005: UEFA Champions League Win
In 2005, Liverpool won the UEFA Champions League, defeating A.C. Milan in a penalty shootout.
2005: Liverpool's fifth European Cup win
In 2005, Liverpool's fifth European Cup win led to the club being awarded the trophy permanently and receiving a multiple-winner badge.
2005: European Cup Win
In 2005, under the management of Rafael Benítez, Liverpool won the European Cup.
September 2006: Liverpool City Council Agreed to 999-year Lease
In September 2006, Liverpool City Council agreed to grant Liverpool a 999-year lease on the proposed site for the Stanley Park stadium.
February 2007: Liverpool sold to Gillett and Hicks
On February 6, 2007, Liverpool was sold to American businessmen George Gillett and Tom Hicks for £218.9 million, which included the club's outstanding debts.
November 2007: New Stadium Design Approved by Council
In November 2007, the new design for the Stanley Park stadium was approved by the Liverpool City Council. The stadium was scheduled to open in August 2011 and would hold 60,000 spectators.
2007: UEFA Champions League Final
In 2007, Liverpool reached the UEFA Champions League Final but lost to Milan.
August 2008: Construction Halted on Stadium
In August 2008, construction on the Stanley Park Stadium was halted due to difficulties faced by owners Gillett and Hicks in financing the £300 million needed for the development.
2008: Premier League Points Total
During the 2008-09 season Liverpool achieved 86 points, its then-highest Premier League points total.
2008: Formation of A.F.C. Liverpool
In 2008, a group of Liverpool fans formed a splinter club, A.F.C. Liverpool, to play matches for fans who had been priced out of watching Premier League football.
2008: Re-introduction of Grey Kit
In the 2008–09 season, Liverpool re-introduced the grey kit, after alternating between yellow and white away kits.
2009: Premier League Finish
In the 2009-10 season, Liverpool finished seventh in the Premier League and failed to qualify for the Champions League.
2009: Liverpool's income in the 2009–10 season
Liverpool's income in the 2009–10 season was €225.3m, according to Deloitte.
April 2010: Forbes ranked Liverpool as sixth most valuable football team
In April 2010, Forbes business magazine ranked Liverpool as the sixth most valuable football team in the world at $822m.
April 2010: Martin Broughton appointed chairman to oversee sale
On April 16, 2010, Martin Broughton was appointed chairman of Liverpool to oversee the sale of the club due to disagreements between Gillett and Hicks and fan opposition.
May 2010: Liverpool's debt revealed
In May 2010, Liverpool's holding company was revealed to be £350m in debt with losses of £55m, according to released accounts.
October 2010: Fenway Sports Group Ownership
In October 2010, John W. Henry, owner of the Boston Red Sox and of Fenway Sports Group, took ownership of Liverpool.
October 2010: Liverpool sold to Fenway Sports Group
On October 15, 2010, Liverpool was sold to Fenway Sports Group for £300m after a High Court ruling in favor of the creditors.
2010: Standard Chartered Becomes Club Sponsor
At the start of the 2010–11 season, Standard Chartered Bank replaced Carlsberg as the club's sponsor, bringing an end to their long-standing partnership.
August 2011: Stadium Opening Scheduled
The new stadium was scheduled to open in August 2011 and would hold 60,000 spectators, with HKS, Inc. contracted to build the stadium.
October 2012: Decision to Redevelop Anfield
In October 2012, Fenway Sports Group, the new owners of Liverpool, decided to redevelop their current home at Anfield stadium rather than building a new stadium in Stanley Park.
2012: Warrior Sports Became Kit Providers
At the start of the 2012–13 season, Warrior Sports became the kit providers for Liverpool, designing the kits between 2012 and 2015.
2012: Warrior Sports' First Liverpool Kit Design
In 2012, Warrior Sports' first Liverpool kit removed the shield and gates from the badge, reverting it to a design similar to Liverpool shirts of the 1970s; the flames were moved to the back collar, surrounding the number 96.
2013: Title Charge
In the 2013-14 season, Brendan Rodgers' Liverpool team mounted an unexpected title charge to finish second behind champions Manchester City.
2014: Title Charge
In the 2013-14 season, Brendan Rodgers' Liverpool team mounted an unexpected title charge to finish second behind champions Manchester City.
February 2015: New Balance to Outfit Teams Sponsored by Warrior
In February 2015, New Balance, the parent company of Warrior Sports, announced its entry into the global football market. As a result, teams previously sponsored by Warrior would now be outfitted by New Balance.
October 2015: Rodgers Sacking
In October 2015, Brendan Rodgers was sacked.
2015: Liverpool has the highest average league finishing position to 2015
Up to 2015, Liverpool has the highest average league finishing position (3.3) for the 50-year period among English teams.
2017: Renaming of Centenary Stand
In 2017, the Centenary Stand was renamed the Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand.
2018: Champions League Final
In 2018, Jürgen Klopp took Liverpool to successive Champions League finals.
2018: Liverpool's annual revenue in 2018
In 2018, Liverpool's annual revenue was €424.2 million, and Forbes valued the club at $1.944 billion.
2018: Record-Breaking Season
The 2018-19 season was record-breaking for Liverpool.
2019: Champions League and Club World Cup Wins
In 2019, Liverpool defeated Tottenham Hotspur to win the UEFA Champions League Final and beat Flamengo to win the FIFA Club World Cup.
2019: Liverpool won the FIFA Club World Cup
In 2019, Liverpool won the FIFA Club World Cup for the first time, becoming the first English club to win the international treble of Club World Cup, Champions League, and UEFA Super Cup.
2019: Liverpool's revenue increased to €604 million in 2019
In 2019, Liverpool's revenue increased to €604 million (£533 million) according to Deloitte.
2019: European Cup Win
In 2019, under Jürgen Klopp's management, Liverpool secured another European Cup.
April 2020: Liverpool's owners under fire for furlough decision
In April 2020, Liverpool's owners faced criticism for deciding to furlough all non-playing staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, but later reversed the decision and apologized.
2020: Premier League Title
In 2020, Jürgen Klopp led Liverpool to their 19th league title, marking the club's first Premier League title.
2020: Liverpool won its nineteenth League title
In 2020, Liverpool won its nineteenth League title, and became the first English club to have won a League title in eight different decades.
April 2021: Forbes valued Liverpool at $4.1 billion in April 2021
In April 2021, Forbes valued Liverpool at $4.1 billion, an 88% increase over two years, making it the world's fifth-most-valuable football club.
June 2021: Planning Permission Granted for Anfield Road Stand Expansion
In June 2021, Liverpool City Council granted planning permission for the club to renovate and expand the Anfield Road stand, increasing the capacity by around 7,000 and taking the overall capacity at Anfield to 61,000. Rail seating was also trialled in the Kop for the 2021-22 Premier League season.
October 2021: Liverpool featured in Doctor Who episode
In October 2021, the Doctor Who episode "The Halloween Apocalypse" aired, featuring The Doctor (Jodie Whittaker) outside Anfield, exclaiming: "Liverpool? Anfield! Klopp era, classic!"
2021: 97th Hillsborough Victim
In 2021, Andrew Devine, the 97th victim of the Hillsborough disaster, died of injuries sustained in the 1989 tragedy.
2022: Number 97 Added to Kit
Following the death of Andrew Devine and the coroner's ruling of unlawful killing, the number 97 has been worn on the Liverpool kit since the beginning of the 2022-23 season.
May 2023: Liverpool ranked fourth most valuable football club
As of May 2023, Liverpool is ranked as the fourth most valuable football club in the world by Forbes, valued at $5.29 billion, a 19% increase from 2022.
2023: Virgil van Dijk named as Liverpool's club captain
In 2023, Virgil van Dijk was named Liverpool's club captain, starting his service from the 2023-24 season.
January 2024: Klopp Departure Announcement
In January 2024, Jürgen Klopp announced that he would leave the club at the end of the season.
March 2024: First League Game with Over 60,000 Attendance
On 31 March 2024, the first league game to feature an attendance of over 60,000 at Anfield, following the near completion of the Anfield Road stand redevelopment, was a Premier League match against Brighton.
May 2024: Arne Slot Announcement
On 20 May 2024, Arne Slot was announced as Jürgen Klopp's successor, becoming head coach on 1 June.
2024: 10 Million YouTube Subscribers
In 2024, Liverpool became the first Premier League club, and the third sports team in the world, to amass 10 million subscribers on YouTube.
2024: Liverpool named most-watched club
In 2024, Liverpool was named the most-watched club in world football across the last five seasons by Nielsen with an average per season global broadcast audience of more than 724 million.
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