Match report
Liverpool Hold Off Leeds In Goalless Premier League Draw
Liverpool
0–0
FT
Leeds
Jan 1, 2026
Liverpool held off a resilient Leeds side as both teams played out a tense goalless draw at Anfield. Despite numerous chances for each team, neither could break through to secure all three points in the Premier League match.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Liverpool 0–0 Leeds
- • E. Ampadu (Leeds) received a yellow card at minute 61 for handball
- • J. Bijol (Leeds) was also shown a yellow card in the same minute for an argument with officials
- • Liverpool made multiple substitutions, including M. Kerkez and A. Mac Allister coming on
- • A total of seven substitutions were made by both teams during the match
Lineups
Liverpool
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Alisson (G)
- 12 C. Bradley (D)
- 5 I. Konate (D)
- 4 V. van Dijk (D)
- 26 A. Robertson (D)
- 38 R. Gravenberch (M)
- 17 C. Jones (M)
- 30 J. Frimpong (M)
- 8 D. Szoboszlai (M)
- 7 F. Wirtz (M)
- 22 H. Ekitike (F)
Substitutes
- 25 G. Mamardashvili
- 6 M. Kerkez
- 10 A. Mac Allister
- 14 F. Chiesa
- 18 C. Gakpo
- 47 C. Ramsay
- 42 T. Nyoni
- 73 R. Ngumoha
- 92 W. Lucky
Leeds
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 Lucas Perri (G)
- 23 S. Bornauw (D)
- 15 J. Bijol (D)
- 5 P. Struijk (D)
- 24 J. Justin (M)
- 18 A. Stach (M)
- 44 I. Gruev (M)
- 4 E. Ampadu (M)
- 3 G. Gudmundsson (M)
- 14 L. Nmecha (F)
- 11 B. Aaronson (F)
Substitutes
- 26 K. Darlow
- 2 J. Bogle
- 25 S. Byram
- 22 A. Tanaka
- 20 J. Harrison
- 29 W. Gnonto
- 19 N. Okafor
- 10 J. Piroe
- 9 D. Calvert-Lewin
Timeline
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61' Leeds Card · Yellow CardE. AmpaduHandball
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62' Leeds Card · Yellow CardJ. BijolArgument
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66' Liverpool subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Robertson · On: M. Kerkez -
66' Liverpool subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Jones · On: A. Mac Allister -
66' Liverpool subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Wirtz · On: C. Gakpo -
70' Leeds subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Aaronson · On: Noah Okafor -
70' Leeds subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Nmecha · On: D. Calvert-Lewin -
79' Liverpool subst · Substitution 4Off: C. Bradley · On: F. Chiesa -
83' Leeds subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Bornauw · On: Jayden Bogle -
84' Liverpool subst · Substitution 5Off: Jeremie Frimpong · On: R. Ngumoha -
90'+2 Leeds subst · Substitution 4Off: I. Gruev · On: A. Tanaka
Match Stats
| Stat | Liverpool | Leeds |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 66% |
| Offsides | 6 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 19 | 4 |
| Corners | 8 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 636 | 295 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 8 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 2 |
| xG | 2.08 | 0.69 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 1 |
| Possession | 68% | 32% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 549 | 194 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 3 |
| Saves | 2 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 8 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Leeds' E. Ampadu and J. Bijol receiving yellow cards in quick succession (61-62 minutes) likely slowed down their momentum and forced a tactical rethink from the visitors.
- ▸ Liverpool's strategic substitutions with M. Kerkez, A. Mac Allister, F. Chiesa, and R. Ngumoha aimed to shift the momentum back into their favor but ultimately could not produce a goal.