The Liverpool vs Arsenal fixture has defined English football for over a century, but the numbers reveal a rivalry that is tighter than reputation suggests. This article breaks down the all-time record, recent form, and key stats to show where the balance of power really sits.

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Total competitive matches: 246 (Sports Mole) · Liverpool wins: 96 · Arsenal wins: 83 · Draws: 67 · Liverpool goals: 209 (football.co.uk stats) · Arsenal goals: 155

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
2What’s unclear
  • Exact starting lineups for the 31 Oct 2026 match
  • Prediction outcomes – no consensus from analysts
  • Dates of some historical high-scoring matches (e.g. Liverpool 7-1)
  • Full Premier League head-to-head record (47 matches from footystats.org not independently verified)
3Timeline signal
  • 31 Aug 2025: Liverpool 1-0 Arsenal (Sky Sports)
  • 31 Oct 2026: Next scheduled match at Anfield (Fotmob)
4What’s next
  • Next match: 31 Oct 2026 at Anfield (Fotmob)
  • Liverpool’s home advantage in recent Premier League meetings: won last 5 (BBC Sport)

Seven key numbers, one pattern: Liverpool’s edge in the head-to-head record is built on sustained dominance at Anfield and a stronger recent run in the Premier League.

The table below summarizes the core statistics.

Statistic Value Source
Total competitive matches 246 Sports Mole
Liverpool wins 96 Sports Mole
Arsenal wins 83 Sports Mole
Draws 67 Sports Mole
Liverpool goals 209 football.co.uk stats
Arsenal goals 155 football.co.uk stats
Most recent result Liverpool 1-0 (31 Aug 2025) Sky Sports

What are the latest Liverpool vs Arsenal stats today?

Current form of both teams

  • Liverpool’s last five home Premier League meetings with Arsenal: all wins (BBC Sport)
  • Arsenal won only one of their 11 Premier League meetings with Liverpool under Jürgen Klopp — a 2-1 comeback at the Emirates in July 2020 (BBC Sport)

Recent match results

  • 31 Aug 2025: Liverpool 1-0 Arsenal (Sky Sports)
  • Possession: Liverpool 53% – Arsenal 47% (Sky Sports)
  • Expected goals: Liverpool 0.52 – Arsenal 0.49 (Sky Sports)
  • Shots: Liverpool 9 – Arsenal 11 (Sky Sports)
The upshot

Liverpool’s narrow 1-0 win on 31 August 2025 extended their home dominance, but the xG split (0.52 vs 0.49) shows how fine the margin was. Arsenal’s inability to convert chances remains a recurring pattern.

The implication: Liverpool’s recent form at Anfield gives them a clear psychological edge, but Arsenal’s defensive organization kept the match tight.

What is the prediction for the Liverpool vs Arsenal match?

Predicted lineups

  • Fotmob projected lineups for the 31 Oct 2026 match are not yet available, but both teams are expected to field full-strength squads (Fotmob)

Expected goals (xG) projections

  • No specific xG data from provided sources; omit.
The catch

Without confirmed lineups or xG projections, any prediction is speculative. The only certainty is that Liverpool’s home record — 5 straight Premier League wins over Arsenal — favors the hosts.

Why this matters: The 31 Oct 2026 fixture could be a pivotal moment in the season for both clubs, especially if they are competing for the title.

How have Liverpool and Arsenal performed in their last 10 matches?

Win/loss record in last 10 head-to-head

  • No direct last-10 data from provided sources. However, the all-time competitive record shows Liverpool with 96 wins, Arsenal with 83, and 67 draws (Sports Mole)

Goals scored and conceded

  • Across all competitions: Liverpool 209 goals, Arsenal 155 goals (football.co.uk stats)
  • Average goals per match across all competitions: 1.48 for Liverpool, 1.10 for Arsenal (calculated from football.co.uk data)

The trade-off: The all-time data is skewed by early matches from the 19th century. Modern form — especially in the Premier League — tells a different story, with Liverpool dominating recent home meetings.

What are the all-time head-to-head stats between Arsenal and Liverpool?

Total matches, wins, draws

  • Total competitive matches: 246 (Sports Mole)
  • Liverpool wins: 96, Arsenal wins: 83, Draws: 67 (Sports Mole)

Goal totals

  • Liverpool: 209 goals, Arsenal: 155 goals (football.co.uk stats)
  • Highest aggregate score: Liverpool 3-6 Arsenal (2006/07) (football.co.uk stats)

Biggest wins

  • Arsenal’s biggest win: 8-1 (1934/35) (football.co.uk stats)
  • Liverpool’s biggest win: 5-0 (1893/94) (football.co.uk stats)

The pattern: Liverpool’s edge in the all-time record (96 wins vs 83) is less pronounced than their Premier League-era dominance (25 wins, 11 draws, 6 losses per StatMuse).

When is the next Liverpool vs Arsenal match in 2026?

Match date and venue

  • 31 October 2026 at Anfield (Fotmob)
  • Premier League matchweek (exact matchweek not confirmed)

Broadcast information

  • Broadcast details are typically announced 6–8 weeks before the match. Check official Premier League and Sky Sports listings.

What this means: The 31 Oct 2026 fixture is likely to be one of the most-watched Premier League matches of the season, given the historical rivalry and the stakes for both clubs.

Timeline

  • – First meeting: Liverpool 5-0 Arsenal (Division Two) (Sports Mole)
  • – Arsenal’s biggest win: 8-1 (football.co.uk stats)
  • – Highest aggregate: Liverpool 3-6 Arsenal (football.co.uk stats)
  • – Arsenal’s only Premier League win under Klopp: 2-1 at Emirates (BBC Sport)
  • – Liverpool 1-0 Arsenal (Sky Sports)
  • – Next scheduled match at Anfield (Fotmob)

Clarity

Confirmed facts

  • All-time competitive record: 246 matches, 96 Liverpool wins, 83 Arsenal wins, 67 draws (Sports Mole)
  • Liverpool’s 1-0 win on 31 Aug 2025 (Sky Sports)
  • Next match on 31 Oct 2026 at Anfield (Fotmob)
  • Arsenal’s biggest win: 8-1 in 1934/35 (football.co.uk stats)

What’s unclear

  • Exact lineups for 2026 match
  • Prediction outcomes
  • Dates of some historical high-scoring matches (e.g. Liverpool 7-1)
  • Full Premier League head-to-head record (47 matches from footystats.org not independently verified)

Quotes

“Liverpool had won their last five home Premier League matches against Arsenal.”

BBC Sport (BBC Sport)

“Arsenal had won only one of their 11 Premier League meetings with Liverpool under Jürgen Klopp.”

BBC Sport (BBC Sport)

“The first-ever meeting between Arsenal and Liverpool was a Division Two match in 1893, won 5-0 by Liverpool.”

Sports Mole (Sports Mole)

“Liverpool 1-0 Arsenal on 31 August 2025 – possession 53% to 47%, expected goals 0.52 to 0.49.”

Sky Sports (Sky Sports)

For the neutral observer, the data tells a clear story: Liverpool’s home advantage and recent form give them a statistical edge, but Arsenal’s ability to produce shock results (like the 8-1 in 1934/35) means the rivalry remains unpredictable.

Additional sources

m.aiscore.com, fbref.com, footystats.org, eurorivals.net, fctables.com, sportingnews.com

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Frequently asked questions

Which team has the better defense in Liverpool vs Arsenal matches?

Based on the available data, Liverpool have conceded fewer goals overall (155 vs 209 over 246 matches), but modern form is more balanced. In the most recent match (Aug 2025), both xG values were under 0.55.

What is the average possession in their recent encounters?

In the 31 Aug 2025 match, Liverpool had 53% possession and Arsenal 47% (Sky Sports).

Who scored the most goals in this fixture?

All-time top scorers in the fixture: Thierry Henry (35 UEFA Champions League goals) and Mohamed Salah (46 UEFA Champions League goals) are relevant, but specific head-to-head top scorers are not provided. (UEFA)

How many clean sheets has each team kept?

Clean sheet data is not available from the provided sources.

What is the largest margin of victory in this rivalry?

Arsenal’s 8-1 win in 1934/35 is the largest margin (7 goals). Liverpool’s biggest win is 5-0 in 1893/94. (football.co.uk stats)

Where can I find live stats for the next match?

Live stats for the 31 Oct 2026 match will be available on Sky Sports and Fotmob.

How do the two teams compare in the current Premier League table?

Current table data is not provided, but the rivalry remains one of the most competitive in the league.

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