Premier League
11:30 a.mMay 9, 2026
Regular season – 36
Anfield
Referee: Craig Pawson, England
Liverpool
Chelsea
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0.51
Expected Goals (xG)
0.47
-0.68
Prevented goals
-0.68
Passing by
385 (84%)
Accurate passes
424 (87%)
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25
G
Giorgi Mamardashvili
6.9
6
d
Miloš Kerkez
6.3
4
d
Virgil van Dijk (C)
6.7
5
d
Ibrahima Konate
6.6
17
d
Curtis Jones
7.2
M
Alexis McAllister
90+4′ StumbledM
Ryan Gravenberch
6′
M
Ngumoha River
6′
8
M
Dominik Szoboszlai
6.2
30
M
Jeremy Frimpong
6.5
18
F
Cody Steele
6.3
Substitutes
44
G
Gabriel Slonina
d
Reece James
63′ Replaced by Andrey Santos
34
d
Josh Acheampong
4
d
Tosin Adarabioyo
23
d
Trevoh Chalobah
45
M
Romeo Lavia
72
M
Mathis Eboue
9
F
Liam Delap
76
F
Ryan Kavuma-McQueen
Premier League Ranking – Premier League
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (Play Offs)
- Relegation – Championship
Liverpool and Chelsea played out a thrilling 1-1 draw at Anfield, with Ryan Gravenberch’s opener canceled out by Enzo Fernández’s clinical finish as both sides battled hard but neither could find a winner.
Liverpool went into the game sitting fourth in the Premier League with 58 points from 35 games. Chelsea were ninth on 48 points, desperate to climb the table after a poor run of form. Both teams arrived at Anfield looking to pick up three points and improve their league positions.
The hosts made an explosive start. Just six minutes into the game, Ryan Gravenberch fired Liverpool ahead with a composed finish. The midfielder’s first goal set the tone for an attacking display from Jürgen Klopp’s side.
Chelsea responded well to falling behind. The visitors controlled possession and created chances of their own. However, Liverpool’s defense held firm during the opening exchanges.
In the 35th minute, Chelsea found the equaliser. Enzo Fernández struck with precision, firing past the Liverpool keeper to level the scores. The Chelsea midfielder’s clinical finish rewarded his side’s patient game.
The two teams went into halftime tied at 1-1. Liverpool had dominated for large periods but failed to extend their lead. Chelsea’s response showed character and quality going forward.
In the second half, both teams looked for the winner. Liverpool created chances but found Chelsea’s defense resolute. Chances remained limited as both goalkeepers made important saves when called upon.
Chelsea’s discipline began to slip as the game wore on. Between the 67th and 89th minutes, the visitors received five yellow cards. Jhon Hato, Curtis McFarlane, Fernández, Moisés Caicedo and Marcos Cucurella have received warnings.
Liverpool also received yellow cards at the end. Joe Gomez saw yellow in the 88th minute, with Alexis Mac Allister following suit in the fourth minute of added time. The final stages were getting hotter and hotter.
The statistics reflect a closely contested matchup. Liverpool managed a total of 8 shots with 3 on target while Chelsea recorded 6 shots with 3 on target. Possession was almost evenly split, with Chelsea having 51 per cent to Liverpool’s 49 per cent. Expected goals did not significantly favor either team, with Liverpool at 0.51 and Chelsea at 0.47.
Gravenberch earned a score of 7.9 for his scoring performance. Caicedo impressed at Chelsea with a 7.5 despite the draw, while Fernandez’s 7.2 reflects his important draw.
The tie leaves Liverpool fourth with 59 points from 36 games. Chelsea remains ninth with 49 points. Both teams will see this result differently, with Liverpool dropping points at home and Chelsea getting a positive away result.
