A player from our history

Jason McAteer

McAteer was a bona-fide boyhood Red who saw his dream come true when he signed for Liverpool instead of Premier League champions Blackburn. McAteer joined Merseyside-based non-league club Marine after being spotted playing Sunday league football on the Wirral. In 1991 he spent some time working for his uncle in America and played a few games for the Washington Stars, earnign him self a scholarship in Ohio. However as he played with Marine reserves while visa issues were sorted out, he was snapped up on a short term deal by Phil Neal at third...

Born: 18 June 1971
Born in: Birkenhead, England
Other clubs: Marine (1988-92), Washington Stars (1990), Bolton Wanderers (1992-95), Blackburn Rovers (1999-2001), Sunderland (2001-04), Tranmere Rovers (2004-07)
Signed from: Bolton Wanderers
Joined Liverpool: £4.5m, 07.09.1995
Debut: 16 Sep 1995
Final appearance: 24 Jan 1999
Debut goal: 06 Jan 1996
Last goal: 02 May 1998
Contract until: 27.01.1999
League: Apps / Goals / Assists: 100 / 3 / 12
All Competitions: Apps / Goals / Assists: 139 / 6 / 18
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Season League FA LC Europe Other Total
Totals 100 12 13 14 0 139
1995-1996 29 7 4 0 0 40
1996-1997 37 2 4 8 0 51
1997-1998 21 1 3 1 0 26
1998-1999 13 2 2 5 0 22
Season League FA LC Europe Other Total
Totals 3 3 0 0 0 6
1995-1996 0 3 0 0 0 3
1996-1997 1 0 0 0 0 1
1997-1998 2 0 0 0 0 2
1998-1999 0 0 0 0 0 0

This Season

Premier League

Anfield | Sunday 08 Feb 2026

Liverpool   Manchester City
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The last ...

Game was against
Manchester City on Sunday, 08 Feb 2026
Goal was scored by
Dominik Szoboszlai against Manchester City on Sunday, 08 Feb 2026
Own goal was scored by
Jarell Quansah against Chelsea on Sunday, 04 May 2025
Sending off was
Dominik Szoboszlai against Manchester City on Sunday, 08 Feb 2026
Penalty goal was
Dominik Szoboszlai against Inter Milan on Tuesday, 09 Dec 2025
Missed penalty was
Dominik Szoboszlai against Burnley on Saturday, 17 Jan 2026
Home win was against
Newcastle United on Saturday, 31 Jan 2026
Home draw was against
Burnley on Saturday, 17 Jan 2026
Home defeat was against
Manchester City on Sunday, 08 Feb 2026
Away win was against
Marseille on Wednesday, 21 Jan 2026
Away draw was against
Arsenal on Thursday, 08 Jan 2026
Away defeat was against
Bournemouth on Saturday, 24 Jan 2026
Five games
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Key Stats from Our Database

  • Liverpool FC have scored 10655 goals in 6061 competitive matches, as recorded by LFChistory.
  • Of those, 220 were own goals, while 565 came from the penalty spot.
  • A total of 484 players have scored for Liverpool FC.
  • 445 players have found the net in league matches for the club.
  • On average, Liverpool FC have scored 1.8 goals per game.
  • Since 1892, 823 players have represented Liverpool FC in competitive matches.
  • Since the 1893-94 season, 15985 players have played against Liverpool FC.

Red Corner

Liverpool supporters are surrounded by story

11 February 2026

Liverpool supporters are surrounded by story. Some of it is true, some of it is close enough to feel true, and some of it has been repeated so often that it becomes part of the club’s folklore. The problem is that folklore flattens detail. It turns whole seasons into a single night, and whole careers into a single goal. 

Liverpool FC

11 February 2026

Liverpool FC stands as more than a football club; it has become a global phenomenon with deep roots in English football and a passionate following in Denmark. Since its founding in 1892, the club’s journey from local beginnings at Anfield to international acclaim tells a story of resilience, legendary players, and a unique bond with fans worldwide. Especially notable is the club’s popularity in Denmark, where the fanbase numbers over 260,000.

Justice for the LFC Twelve (and many others)

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Liverpool is one of those clubs whose history is literally steeped in the emotions of its fans. The club was founded in 1892, and since then, every era has left its own memorable moments: from the first victories at local stadiums to triumphs in the Premier League and European competitions. Thanks to archives and fan websites, even a newcomer can follow the team's journey and understand what makes it unique: the determination of the players, teamwork, and an inimitable atmosphere in the stands.