Liverpool vs Crystal Palace Stats: Head-to-Head Record

There’s something about a fixture that has seen a 9-0 thrashing, a 4-3 thriller, and a recent cup upset that keeps fans coming Liverpool and Crystal Palace have met 29 times in recent years, with the Reds holding a clear edge statistically Speaking, the Carabao Cup elimination flipped expectations showing that dominance does not always decide outcome on the night.

Total matches played: 29 · Liverpool wins: 17 · Crystal Palace wins: 7 · Draws: 5 · Total goals: 93 · Liverpool goals: 58

Here are the key numbers that define this rivalry, drawn from official match logs and trusted football databases.

Has Liverpool ever beaten Crystal Palace?

Yes, Liverpool have beaten Crystal Palace 17 times in their last 29 meetings across all competitions (FootyStats). The all-competitions record, which includes older FA Cup ties, shows Liverpool leading with 38 wins in 70 matches (Sports Mole).

Liverpool’s win record

• 17 wins in 29 recent meetings (58.6% win rate)
• 38 wins in 70 all-time competitive matches (Sports Mole)
• 21 Premier League wins, 6 draws, 7 losses (StatMuse)

Notable victories

• Liverpool 9-0 Crystal Palace (12 September 1989) – largest margin in the fixture (Wikipedia)
• Liverpool 4-3 Crystal Palace (19 January 2019) – highest-scoring match (Sky Sports)
• Liverpool 7-0 Crystal Palace (19 December 2020) – away thrashing (Wikipedia)

Who won Crystal Palace vs Liverpool 4 3?

Liverpool won that classic Premier League encounter 4-3 on 19 January 2019 at Anfield. The match featured seven goals, a late winner, and dramatic momentum swings.

Match details: 19 Jan 2019

• Competition: Premier League
• Venue: Anfield, Liverpool
• Final score: Liverpool 4-3 Crystal Palace (Sky Sports)

Key moments

• Liverpool raced to a 3-0 lead by the 53rd minute
• Crystal Palace pulled two goals back to make it 3-2
• Sadio Mane scored the winner in the 79th minute to make it 4-2
• Palace got a late consolation but Liverpool held on (Sky Sports)

The pattern: this match remains the highest-scoring in the fixture’s recent history, with both sides trading blows until the final whistle.

Are Liverpool out of the Carabao Cup?

Yes, Liverpool were eliminated from the Carabao Cup in the 2024-25 season after a 3-0 home defeat to Crystal Palace on 29 October 2025 (ESPN). Ismaïla Sarr scored twice and Yeremy Pino added a third to send Crystal Palace through to the quarter-finals (ESPN).

Elimination details

• Match played at Anfield on 29 October 2025
• Crystal Palace won 3-0 (Yahoo Sports)
• Liverpool’s campaign ended in the round of 16

Impact on Liverpool’s season

• The loss ended Liverpool’s hopes of a domestic cup silverware
• Crystal Palace advanced to the last eight
• Liverpool’s manager described the performance as “not good enough” (Yahoo Sports)

The implication: Liverpool’s cup exit underscores the unpredictability of knockout football, while Palace gain momentum for the quarter-finals.

What is the head-to-head record between Liverpool and Crystal Palace?

Across all competitions, the head-to-head records vary depending on the source, but the most comprehensive tally shows 70 meetings with Liverpool winning 38, Crystal Palace 18, and 14 draws (Sports Mole).

Overall wins

• Liverpool: 38 wins (54.3%)
• Crystal Palace: 18 wins (25.7%)
• Draws: 14 (20.0%)

Draws

• 5 draws in the last 29 meetings (FootyStats)
• 14 draws in all-time history

Goal totals

• Total goals in all-time meetings: 107 (claim from Liverpool FC official stats)
• Liverpool goals: 72
• Crystal Palace goals: 35
• Average 3.6 goals per match

What this means: Liverpool have been the dominant side historically, but Crystal Palace’s recent Carabao Cup win shows the gap can close quickly.

What is Liverpool’s biggest win against Crystal Palace?

Liverpool’s largest margin of victory over Crystal Palace is 9-0, achieved on 12 September 1989 in the old First Division (Wikipedia).

9-0 victory in 1989

• Date: 12 September 1989
• Competition: Football League First Division
• Venue: Anfield
• Score: Liverpool 9-0 Crystal Palace

Other large margins

• Liverpool 7-0 Crystal Palace (19 December 2020, Premier League) (Wikipedia)
• Liverpool 4-0 Crystal Palace (multiple occasions)

The catch: while the 9-0 margin is historic, Palace’s modern performances show a side no longer intimidated by Anfield.

Timeline

• 1989: Liverpool 9-0 Crystal Palace – biggest win in fixture history (Wikipedia)
• 19 Jan 2019: Liverpool 4-3 Crystal Palace in Premier League (Sky Sports)
• 29 Oct 2025: Crystal Palace 3-0 Liverpool (Carabao Cup) (ESPN)
• 27 Sep 2025: Crystal Palace 2-1 Liverpool (Premier League) – Eddie Nketiah’s 96:59 winner (The Analyst)

The pattern: this timeline shows how Liverpool’s dominance in the 20th century has been challenged by Palace’s growing competitiveness over the past decade.

Clarity

The takeaway: the verified data confirms Liverpool’s historical edge, while the gaps in the record highlight how little detail exists for some individual matches.

Expert perspectives

The 9-0 victory is a notable result in the fixture history, reflecting Liverpool’s dominance in the late 1980s.

Wikipedia entry for Liverpool 9–0 Crystal Palace

Liverpool’s 4-3 win on 19 January 2019 was a thrilling Premier League encounter that showcased the attacking quality of both sides.

ESPN recap of Liverpool 4-3 C Palace

Liverpool’s official stats note that 107 total goals have been scored in the fixture, with Liverpool accounting for 72 of them.

Liverpoolfc.com article on stats

For Crystal Palace fans, the Carabao Cup upset provides a moment of pride. For Liverpool supporters, it’s a reminder that no lead is safe in cup competitions. The consequence for both teams: Crystal Palace now have a blueprint for beating the Reds, and Liverpool have a clear area to improve.

For a complete historical perspective, the Liverpool vs Crystal Palace head-to-head timeline offers detailed records of every encounter.

Frequently asked questions

The pattern: the FAQ answers fill in the gaps that the head-to-head table alone cannot provide, especially around recent results and historical specifics.

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