Half Time
1–1
90 Min
1–1
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Liverpool
4-2-3-1 · Arne Slot
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Chelsea
4-2-3-1 · Calum McFarlane
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
This draw had immediate significance for both clubs, because Liverpool and Chelsea had entered the afternoon with pressure and momentum on the line, and a 1-1 result left each side with mixed but usable short-term confidence. Neither team gained decisive separation, yet neither lost control of its wider season picture in a match that tested composure as much as quality.
The scoreline had reflected a contest in which both sides pressed with intent but struggled to turn that pressure into a sustained final-third edge. With both coaches using the same 4-2-3-1 structure, Arne Slot and Calum McFarlane had effectively cancelled out several of each other’s preferred routes forward. Liverpool had looked sharp in phases, Chelsea had responded with organised transitions, and the balance had remained tight throughout.
At half-time, the teams had already been level at 1-1, which had accurately captured the rhythm of the match. There had been moments of urgency, but not enough clean separation in the decisive areas. Each side had kept its shape well enough to avoid being dragged into constant end-to-end chaos, and that control had limited the number of clear chances created.
Discipline had also stayed largely under control, with only one yellow card shown to each side. That detail had underlined the tactical caution on display. Both teams had limited risk effectively, especially in the way they defended space between the lines, but neither had found a lasting advantage in the attacking third. Set pieces and possession spells had offered moments of promise, yet no side had consistently broken the other down.
Slot’s Liverpool had shown intent in possession, but Chelsea’s organisation had denied them the kind of repeated openings that usually turn pressure into points. McFarlane’s side had responded with discipline and compactness, and that had helped the visitors stay in the game whenever Liverpool pushed higher. The result had felt like a fair reflection of two teams that had worked hard to control risk, only to find that control had also limited their cutting edge.
What next was simple: both sides had to turn pressure into more efficient attacking output in their next league test.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
This would shape as a pressure test with momentum at stake, and both sides would enter it knowing that control, composure and tactical discipline could decide far more than raw intensity. For Liverpool, the expectation under Arne Slot would be to keep the game on the front foot without losing rest-defense structure. For Chelsea, the challenge would be to survive the early wave, settle the rhythm, and make the match uncomfortable when transitions open up.
With both teams listed in a 4-2-3-1, the first battle would likely be about spacing rather than shape alone. Liverpool would probably try to press high, close passing lanes quickly and force Chelsea into longer clearances, but that aggression would need balance. If the distances between the back line and midfield stretched too far, Chelsea would have openings to break through the middle and attack the space behind the press.
This would also be a match where chance quality and control phases would matter more than volume. Without leaning on advanced metrics, the key question would be which team would create cleaner looks from possession and which would look sharper when the game turns. In Cyprus, where Premier League fixtures are followed closely and late swings are never a surprise to viewers, this kind of high-level contest would feel familiar: one goal, one set piece, or one transition could quickly tilt the balance.
Calum McFarlane’s bench timing could become a major factor if the scoreline stayed level after the first hour. Chelsea would likely need to manage the middle period carefully, then use substitutions to change the tempo, refresh pressing patterns and attack tired legs. If Liverpool started strongly, Chelsea’s ability to hold the line and then respond through controlled changes could be decisive.
In the end, the team that handled pressure best in the key transitional moments would likely decide the match.
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Ball possession: Liverpool: 49%, Chelsea: 51%.
The referee signals a free kick as Federico Chiesa from Liverpool trips Cole Palmer
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Moises Caicedo is penalised for pushing Virgil van Dijk
Giorgi Mamardashvili from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Joseph Gomez from Liverpool trips Enzo Fernandez
Levi Colwill relieves the pressure with a clearance
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Reece James wins an air challenge against Ryan Gravenberch
Ball possession: Liverpool: 49%, Chelsea: 51%.
Yellow card for Alexis Mac Allister
Alexis Mac Allister is shown a yellow card by the referee
Dangerous challenge by Alexis Mac Allister from Liverpool. Joao Pedro on the receiving end of that.
Moises Caicedo from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Cole Palmer from Chelsea concedes a foul on Milos Kerkez but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
Giorgi Mamardashvili from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Safe hands from Filip Joergensen as he comes out and claims the ball
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Safe hands from Giorgi Mamardashvili as he comes out and claims the ball
Alexis Mac Allister from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Chelsea with a potentially dangerous attack.
Cole Palmer relieves the pressure with a clearance
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Safe hands from Giorgi Mamardashvili as he comes out and claims the ball
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Levi Colwill relieves the pressure with a clearance
The fourth official shows there are 7 minute(s) of time to be added
After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - not to award a penalty for Chelsea!
Ball possession: Liverpool: 49%, Chelsea: 51%.
VAR - PENALTY! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty for Chelsea.
The referee is not having the complaints from Moises Caicedo who is given a yellow card for dissent
Moises Caicedo hand-balls
Moises Caicedo controls the ball with his hand
Chelsea with a potentially dangerous attack.
Joseph Gomez from Liverpool receives a yellow card for time wasting
The referee has had enough as Joseph Gomez is booked for time-wasting
Joseph Gomez from Liverpool goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Enzo Fernandez
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool concedes a foul on Joao Pedro but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Safe hands from Filip Joergensen as he comes out and claims the ball
Dominik Szoboszlai from Liverpool swings in the corner from the left.
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
Ball possession: Liverpool: 50%, Chelsea: 50%.
Malo Gusto from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Reece James from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Yellow card for Marc Cucurella
Marc Cucurella is shown a yellow card by the referee
Obstruction as Marc Cucurella cuts off the run of Jeremie Frimpong. A free-kick is awarded.
The referee signals a free kick as Moises Caicedo from Chelsea trips Federico Chiesa
Goal kick for Liverpool
Milos Kerkez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Reece James makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Jorrel Hato relieves the pressure with a clearance
Joseph Gomez wins an air challenge against Joao Pedro
Chelsea take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Joseph Gomez wins an air challenge against Enzo Fernandez
Goal kick for Chelsea
After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - not to award a penalty for Liverpool!
Ball possession: Liverpool: 51%, Chelsea: 49%.
VAR - PENALTY! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty for Liverpool.
CROSSBAR! A header from Virgil van Dijk hits the crossbar!
Dominik Szoboszlai from Liverpool swings in the corner from the right.
Marc Cucurella relieves the pressure with a clearance
Jorrel Hato relieves the pressure with a clearance
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Filip Joergensen from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Liverpool with a potentially dangerous attack.
Goal kick for Liverpool
Cody Gakpo is leaving the field to be replaced by Federico Chiesa in a tactical substitution.
Ibrahima Konate is leaving the field to be replaced by Joseph Gomez in a tactical substitution.
Joao Pedro from Chelsea sends an effort wide of target
Joao Pedro goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Joao Pedro but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Joao Pedro finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Chelsea with a potentially dangerous attack.
The referee signals a free kick as Malo Gusto from Chelsea trips Milos Kerkez
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Marc Cucurella from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Liverpool: 50%, Chelsea: 50%.
Levi Colwill from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Dominik Szoboszlai swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Levi Colwill from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Yellow card for Enzo Fernandez
Enzo Fernandez is shown a yellow card by the referee
Dangerous challenge by Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea. Curtis Jones on the receiving end of that.
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Filip Joergensen from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
The referee is not having the complaints from Calum McFarlane who is given a yellow card for dissent
Marc Cucurella from Chelsea goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jeremie Frimpong
Chelsea take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Close! Dominik Szoboszlai with a great hit from long range that bounces off the post!
Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Marc Cucurella relieves the pressure with a clearance
Levi Colwill relieves the pressure with a clearance
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Liverpool: 49%, Chelsea: 51%.
The referee signals a free kick as Joao Pedro from Chelsea trips Curtis Jones
Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Chelsea take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Chelsea take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Yellow card for Jorrel Hato
Jorrel Hato is shown a yellow card by the referee
Jorrel Hato from Chelsea goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jeremie Frimpong
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Rio Ngumoha is leaving the field to be replaced by Alexander Isak in a tactical substitution.
Marc Cucurella from Chelsea is ruled offside
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Alexis Mac Allister from Liverpool trips Reece James
Alexis Mac Allister relieves the pressure with a clearance
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Liverpool: 50%, Chelsea: 50%.
Ryan Gravenberch is penalised for pushing Moises Caicedo
Joao Pedro wins an air challenge against Virgil van Dijk
Andrey Santos is leaving the field to be replaced by Reece James in a tactical substitution.
Milos Kerkez is penalised for pushing Cole Palmer
Cole Palmer makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Milos Kerkez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Chelsea
Ball possession: Liverpool: 49%, Chelsea: 51%.
Levi Colwill relieves the pressure with a clearance
Alexis Mac Allister from Liverpool takes a short corner kick from the right.
After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - not to award a penalty for Liverpool!
VAR - PENALTY! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty for Liverpool.
Good effort by Dominik Szoboszlai as he directs a shot on target, but Filip Joergensen saves it
Andrey Santos from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Malo Gusto relieves the pressure with a clearance
Cody Gakpo from Liverpool is ruled offside
Liverpool start a counter attack
Curtis Jones relieves the pressure with a clearance
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Wesley Fofana makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Liverpool with a potentially dangerous attack.
Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The referee signals a free kick as Malo Gusto from Chelsea trips Rio Ngumoha
Rio Ngumoha makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea takes a short corner kick from the left.
The game is restarted
Ball possession: Liverpool: 50%, Chelsea: 50%.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Alexis Mac Allister relieves the pressure with a clearance
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Moises Caicedo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Milos Kerkez is penalised for pushing Cole Palmer
Good effort by Jeremie Frimpong as he directs a shot on target, but Filip Joergensen saves it
Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Chelsea
Liverpool start a counter attack
Alexis Mac Allister is penalised for pushing Moises Caicedo
Ryan Gravenberch makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jeremie Frimpong relieves the pressure with a clearance
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Levi Colwill relieves the pressure with a clearance
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Liverpool: 50%, Chelsea: 50%.
NO GOAL! - After reviewing the situation, the referee announces that the goal for Chelsea is revoked due to offside.
VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Chelsea.
G O O O O A A A L! Chelsea score! Cole Palmer is on the scoresheet.
Marc Cucurella from Chelsea is ruled offside
Ibrahima Konate is penalised for pushing Joao Pedro
Goal kick for Chelsea
A chance presents itself to Alexis Mac Allister from Liverpool but his header goes wide
The cross by Dominik Szoboszlai from Liverpool successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Marc Cucurella from Chelsea goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Milos Kerkez
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Malo Gusto makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Moises Caicedo relieves the pressure with a clearance
The second half is underway
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Liverpool: 49%, Chelsea: 51%.
Chelsea take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ryan Gravenberch wins an air challenge against Joao Pedro
The referee signals a free kick as Dominik Szoboszlai from Liverpool trips Moises Caicedo
Jorrel Hato relieves the pressure with a clearance
Andrey Santos makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added
Ryan Gravenberch makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Liverpool: 48%, Chelsea: 52%.
Liverpool take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Chelsea
Levi Colwill makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jorrel Hato relieves the pressure with a clearance
Malo Gusto from Chelsea goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Rio Ngumoha
Goal kick for Chelsea
Levi Colwill makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Liverpool
Jeremie Frimpong makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Jeremie Frimpong relieves the pressure with a clearance
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
The match resumes with a drop ball
Ball possession: Liverpool: 44%, Chelsea: 56%.
The play is stopped for a brief moment, as the ball was touched by the referee.
Moises Caicedo creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Giorgi Mamardashvili makes a crucial save!
Good effort by Enzo Fernandez as he directs a shot on target, but Giorgi Mamardashvili saves it
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Curtis Jones from Liverpool trips Marc Cucurella
Rio Ngumoha relieves the pressure with a clearance
Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Curtis Jones successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Joao Pedro is blocked
Chelsea with a potentially dangerous attack.
G O O O A A A L Enzo Fernandez curls the direct free kick into the back of the net with the right foot! Wonderful finish
Ball possession: Liverpool: 45%, Chelsea: 55%.
Cody Gakpo is penalised for pushing Wesley Fofana
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
The referee signals a free kick as Moises Caicedo from Chelsea trips Ibrahima Konate
Goal kick for Liverpool
Curtis Jones relieves the pressure with a clearance
Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea takes a short corner kick from the left.
Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Obstruction as Dominik Szoboszlai cuts off the run of Levi Colwill. A free-kick is awarded.
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Safe hands from Giorgi Mamardashvili as he comes out and claims the ball
Chelsea with a potentially dangerous attack.
Rio Ngumoha makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ibrahima Konate relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Liverpool: 53%, Chelsea: 47%.
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jeremie Frimpong from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Good effort by Marc Cucurella as he directs a shot on target, but Giorgi Mamardashvili saves it
Chelsea with a potentially dangerous attack.
Virgil van Dijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
Joao Pedro wins an air challenge against Ibrahima Konate
Moises Caicedo wins an air challenge against Dominik Szoboszlai
The referee signals a free kick as Malo Gusto from Chelsea trips Milos Kerkez
Milos Kerkez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Liverpool
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Chelsea
Ball possession: Liverpool: 57%, Chelsea: 43%.
Liverpool are in control of the ball.
Cody Gakpo from Liverpool is ruled offside
Liverpool with a potentially dangerous attack.
Wesley Fofana from Chelsea concedes a foul on Ryan Gravenberch but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Levi Colwill relieves the pressure with a clearance
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Wesley Fofana from Chelsea trips Milos Kerkez
The referee signals a free kick as Marc Cucurella from Chelsea trips Curtis Jones
Safe hands from Giorgi Mamardashvili as he comes out and claims the ball
Ball possession: Liverpool: 56%, Chelsea: 44%.
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Rio Ngumoha relieves the pressure with a clearance
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Malo Gusto relieves the pressure with a clearance
Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Malo Gusto relieves the pressure with a clearance
The referee signals a free kick as Alexis Mac Allister from Liverpool trips Cole Palmer
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool trips Joao Pedro
Chelsea are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Liverpool: 55%, Chelsea: 45%.
Liverpool are trying to create something here.
Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Chelsea take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Jorrel Hato from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Liverpool with a potentially dangerous attack.
Goal kick for Chelsea
Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
The cross by Dominik Szoboszlai from Liverpool successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Alexis Mac Allister from Liverpool takes a short corner kick from the right.
Filip Joergensen could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Jorrel Hato from Chelsea intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Liverpool with a potentially dangerous attack.
Goal kick for Liverpool
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Liverpool: 60%, Chelsea: 40%.
Ryan Gravenberch relieves the pressure with a clearance
Alexis Mac Allister relieves the pressure with a clearance
Virgil van Dijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
The cross by Marc Cucurella from Chelsea successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Chelsea with a potentially dangerous attack.
Alexis Mac Allister from Liverpool goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Cole Palmer
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Milos Kerkez made the key pass for the goal!
Rio Ngumoha provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Ryan Gravenberch from Liverpool beats the keeper from outside the box with the right foot!
Levi Colwill successfully blocks the shot
Dominik Szoboszlai takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
Ball possession: Liverpool: 70%, Chelsea: 30%.
The referee signals a free kick as Moises Caicedo from Chelsea trips Milos Kerkez
Liverpool with a potentially dangerous attack.
Liverpool are in control of the ball.
Giorgi Mamardashvili from Liverpool intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Chelsea are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Liverpool
Joao Pedro fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Liverpool take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Wesley Fofana relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ibrahima Konate wins an air challenge against Joao Pedro
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
Chelsea kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to Anfield, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to Anfield where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to Anfield where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to Anfield, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to Anfield, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from Anfield. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Cyprus have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Cyprus broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Kickoff in Cyprus is at 14:30 EEST on Saturday 09 May 2026.
Local broadcast partners for Cyprus have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Cyprus broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Team news has not been confirmed yet.
Across the last 8 meetings, Liverpool have 3 wins, Chelsea have 2 wins, and there have been 3 draws.
This is a Premier League Round 36 match at Anfield in Liverpool, England.
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