Liverpool vs Manchester City Stats: Head-to-Head Record Before October 2026 Match

Liverpool host Manchester City at Anfield on 11 October 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 15:30 UTC in the Premier League Regular Season - 6. The clash at the iconic Anfield in Liverpool brings together two sides who are again prominent in the English top flight, with Manchester City leading the way and Liverpool in the chasing pack.

In the current Premier League 2026 standings, Manchester City sit 1st with 15 points from 5 matches, boasting a perfect record of 5 wins, 13 goals scored and 5 conceded. Liverpool are 6th with 9 points from 5 games, still unbeaten with 2 wins and 3 draws, scoring 7 and conceding 4. With both teams in strong form and the title race context already taking shape, the stakes are high, and interest in Liverpool vs Manchester City stats is intense ahead of this early-season showdown.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a tightly contested recent series between Liverpool and Manchester City across league and cup competitions.

• Previous meetings: 5
• Liverpool wins: 2
• Draws: 0
• Manchester City wins: 3

Liverpool vs Manchester City Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the Liverpool vs Manchester City timeline in the recent data, the rivalry has swung back and forth between the two clubs in both the Premier League and the FA Cup. All five recorded meetings took place between December 2024 and April 2026, underlining how frequently these sides collide in high-stakes fixtures.

The sequence begins on 1 December 2024 at Anfield in the Premier League Regular Season - 13. Liverpool, at home, defeated Manchester City 2-0, leading 1-0 at half-time and closing out a statement win. On 23 February 2025, the teams met again in the Premier League Regular Season - 26 at Etihad Stadium in Manchester. This time Liverpool travelled and again prevailed, winning 2-0 after a 2-0 half-time advantage, reinforcing their ability to control the contest both home and away.

Momentum then shifted towards Manchester City. On 9 November 2025, in the Premier League Regular Season - 11 at Etihad Stadium, Manchester City beat Liverpool 3-0, having already established a 2-0 lead by half-time. On 8 February 2026, the sides returned to Anfield for a Premier League Regular Season - 25 encounter. Manchester City edged a tight contest 2-1, overturning a 0-0 half-time scoreline with a strong second-half display. Most recently, on 4 April 2026 in the FA Cup Quarter-finals at Etihad Stadium, Manchester City produced a dominant 4-0 victory over Liverpool, leading 2-0 at the break and confirming their progression. This run of three consecutive wins for Manchester City after two Liverpool victories encapsulates the shifting balance of power in the most recent Liverpool vs Manchester City timeline.

Liverpool vs Manchester City Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers highlight a narrow overall edge for Manchester City in terms of results, while the goal figures show a clear advantage for the Manchester side.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Liverpool 5 - 9 Manchester City
• Average Goals per Match: Liverpool 1.00 vs Manchester City 1.80

Venue Split Performance:

• At Anfield: 2 matches played here — Liverpool won 1 (as home side), Manchester City won 1 (as away side), 0 draws
• At Etihad Stadium: 3 matches played here — Manchester City won 2 (as home side), Liverpool won 1 (as away side), 0 draws

Liverpool vs Manchester City Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Liverpool vs Manchester City last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 4 April 2026: Manchester City 4-0 Liverpool (Half-time: 2-0) – FA Cup Quarter-finals
• 8 February 2026: Liverpool 1-2 Manchester City (Half-time: 0-0) – Premier League Regular Season - 25
• 9 November 2025: Manchester City 3-0 Liverpool (Half-time: 2-0) – Premier League Regular Season - 11
• 23 February 2025: Manchester City 0-2 Liverpool (Half-time: 0-2) – Premier League Regular Season - 26
• 1 December 2024: Liverpool 2-0 Manchester City (Half-time: 1-0) – Premier League Regular Season - 13

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Liverpool Matches Results and Stats

Liverpool’s recent form in the Premier League 2026 season to date is solid and unbeaten, with a pattern of tight matches. Across 5 league fixtures, they have recorded 2 wins and 3 draws, scoring 7 goals and conceding 4. At Anfield, Liverpool have drawn both of their 2 home games, scoring 2 and conceding 2, while away from home they have been more productive, winning 2 and drawing 1 with 5 goals scored and only 2 conceded. Defensively, Liverpool have kept 3 clean sheets overall and have failed to score just once, indicating a generally balanced profile with a slight tilt towards controlled, lower-scoring contests.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 3, Lose 0

Last 5 Manchester City Matches Results and Stats

Manchester City arrive at Anfield in outstanding league form season to date, having won all 5 of their Premier League 2026 matches. They have scored 13 goals and conceded 5, underlining a potent attack backed by a generally secure defence. At home, City have played 3 matches, winning all of them with 8 goals scored and 4 conceded. Away from home, they have been equally efficient, winning both games, scoring 5 and conceding just 1. With 2 clean sheets and no matches without scoring, Manchester City’s profile is that of a high-scoring, front-foot side capable of imposing themselves in any venue.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 5, Draw 0, Lose 0

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the available head-to-head record, Manchester City hold a narrow advantage in results, winning 3 of the 5 meetings compared with 2 victories for Liverpool, and leading 9-5 on aggregate goals. The venue split shows that both sides have proved they can win on the road, with Liverpool having taken a 2-0 win at Etihad Stadium and Manchester City recording a 2-1 success at Anfield. More recently, Manchester City’s three consecutive victories, including a 4-0 FA Cup Quarter-finals win and strong Premier League performances, suggest they come into this fixture with the upper hand in the direct Liverpool vs Manchester City stats. However, Liverpool’s unbeaten league start to the 2026 season and their resilience at home indicate that this remains a finely balanced contest. Statistically, Manchester City’s superior attacking numbers and perfect league record tilt the trends slightly in their favour, but Liverpool’s solid defensive base and proven capacity to respond in big games keep this as one of the Premier League’s most compelling matchups.

Liverpool vs Manchester City H2H Statistics updated on 6 October 2026.