Liverpool lifts their sixth European Cup by beating Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in the Champions League final in Madrid
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Liverpool lifts their sixth European Cup by beating Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in the Champions League final in Madrid
Liverpool FC celebrates its 125th birthday.
Ben Woodburn breaks Michael Owen's 19-year-old record to become Liverpool's youngest ever goalscorer, netting the second goal in a 2-0 victory over Leeds United aged just 17 years and 45 days.
The new Main Stand officially opens to fans as the Reds take on champions Leicester City at Anfield. A 20,500 capacity makes it one of the largest all-seater single stands in European football.
Liverpool lose out to Spanish side Sevilla in the Europa League final. The Reds had overcome tough ties against Manchester United, Borussia Dortmund and Villarreal en route to the showpiece in Basel but lose out to the reigning champions in Jürgen Klopp's second major final in charge
Jürgen Klopp takes charge at Anfield.
Liverpool Football Club announce that Jürgen Klopp has been appointed as the club's new manager. The German arrives at Anfield with a track record for success forged at Borussia Dortmund.
Brendan Rodgers is relieved of his duties as manager after more than three years in charge of the Reds. The Northern Irishman joined LFC in June 2012 and oversaw a memorable title challenge in his second season, as well as developing many exciting young players.
The miracle of Istanbul
The most incredible night in the club's history sees a fifth European Cup added to the Anfield trophy cabinet.
Rafael Benitez's men find themselves 3-0 down to AC Milan at half-time of the competition's showpiece fixture in Istanbul but produce a miraculous response to draw level in the second period before winning on penalties.
The Kop's last stand
An emotional day at Anfield sees 44,339 supporters say a fond farewell to the standing Kop. Norwich City claim a 1-0 win on the day but, in truth, few fans are concentrating on matters on the pitch.
Reds clinch 18th league title
Liverpool clinch the title with two games to spare as they come from behind to beat Queens Park Rangers 2-1 courtesy of goals from Ian Rush and John Barnes.
The darkest day in the club's history. More than 25,000 Liverpool supporters travel down to Hillsborough to watch the FA Cup semi-final match with Nottingham Forest but 96 never return. They will never be forgotten.
Shoot-out success on Shanks' swansong
Retired former boss Bill Shankly leads the team out for the final time at Wembley as Leeds United are beaten in the Charity Shield. Bob Paisley's team require penalties to clinch the trophy after a 1-1 draw.
FA Cup returns to Anfield
Kevin Keegan produces a magnificent performance to inspire Liverpool to their second ever FA Cup success with victory over Newcastle United at Wembley.
The diminutive forward hits a superb second-half double to lead the Reds to a thoroughly deserved 3-0 victory.
Welcome to Europe, Liverpool FC. The Reds face Icelandic outfit Reykjavik in their first ever European Cup outing and make a strong start as they claim a five-goal away victory. A 6-1 win at Anfield follows in the second leg, making for a remarkable 11-1 success on aggregate.
After a season of consolidation following promotion from Division Two, Bill Shankly completes a remarkable turnaround in the club's fortunes by bringing the League Championship back to Anfield for a sixth time. The key points are picked up with a 5-0 win against Arsenal on April 18, 1964, a day when the turnstiles had to be locked an hour before kick off because the ground was already full.
Back-to-back title triumphs
Despite manager David Ashworth deciding to return to former club Oldham Athletic midway through the season, Liverpool go on to clinch the Championship by finishing six points ahead of Sunderland. Oldham were bottom of the League at the time of Ashworth's return, and indeed went on to suffer relegation.
Promotion-chasing Liverpool bank a record league win with a 10-1 romp over Rotherham that had Anfield purring.
Liverpool win promotion to the First Division at the first attempt
Liverpool play their first ever Football League game against Middlesbrough Ironopolis.
Higher Walton are the opposition as Liverpool play their first competitive match - an 8-0 victory
Liverpool Football Club is formed
On March 15, 1892, John Houlding famously broke from the board of Everton to form a new club - Liverpool FC. The club was formally recognised by the Board of Trade on June 3, making it our official birthday.