RIVALRY
Merseyside Derby
Overview
The Merseyside Derby is the long-running Liverpool–Everton rivalry, one of the central local fixtures in English football.
History
Liverpool and Everton first met in league competition in 1894. The rivalry links Anfield, Everton’s home grounds, domestic cup ties and generations of players from both clubs. Liverpool’s official historical material describes it as the most-played derby in English league football, making it an important Footballopedia rivalry hub.