Venue: Anfield, Liverpool
Kick-Off: 21:00
Referee: John Brooks
The much-anticipated clash between Liverpool FC and Chelsea FC on Sunday, October 20, 2024, delivered an intense battle at Anfield. Both teams came into the match with differing forms; Liverpool were looking to extend their excellent start to the season, while Chelsea, sitting mid-table, aimed to build momentum. The match saw thrilling moments, tactical shifts, and a hard-fought victory for Liverpool.
Liverpool FC vs Chelsea FC Head-to-Head
- Total matches: 65
- Liverpool Wins: 25 (17 at home, 8 away)
- Chelsea Wins: 21 (14 at home, 7 away)
- Draws: 19
In recent encounters, Liverpool had the edge, defeating Chelsea 4-1 at Anfield in January 2024. The latest clash, however, was set against the backdrop of both teams looking to solidify their positions in the Premier League standings.
Liverpool FC vs Chelsea FC Lineups
Liverpool FC (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: Caoimhín Kelleher
- Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konaté, Virgil van Dijk (C), Andy Robertson
- Midfielders: Ryan Gravenberch, Curtis Jones, Dominik Szoboszlai, Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo
- Forward: Diogo Jota
Substitutes:
- Joe Gomez (for Trent Alexander-Arnold, 81’)
- Alexis Mac Allister (for Curtis Jones, 81’)
- Darwin Núñez (for Diogo Jota, 30’)
- Luis Díaz (for Cody Gakpo, 66’)
Notable Bookings:
- Curtis Jones – Goal (51’), Mohamed Salah – Penalty (29’)
Chelsea FC (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: Robert Sánchez
- Defenders: Reece James (C), Levi Colwill, Tosin Adarabioyo, Malo Gusto
- Midfielders: Moisés Caicedo, Roméo Lavia, Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer, Jadon Sancho
- Forward: Nicolas Jackson
Substitutes:
- Pedro Neto (for Jadon Sancho, 45’)
- Benoît Badiashile (for Tosin Adarabioyo, 53’)
- Enzo Fernández (for Roméo Lavia, 53’)
- Renato Veiga (for Reece James, 53’)
- Christopher Nkunku (for Noni Madueke, 76’)
Notable Bookings:
- Tosin Adarabioyo (Yellow, 6’), Nicolas Jackson (Yellow, 28’, Goal 48’)
Liverpool FC vs Chelsea FC Match Summary
Liverpool FC vs Chelsea FC First Half
The match started with Chelsea showing more possession, controlling the ball in midfield but failing to penetrate Liverpool’s defense. The Reds gradually grew into the game, with Salah and Curtis Jones pulling the strings. In the 27th minute, Curtis Jones drew a foul from Levi Colwill in the penalty area, and after a brief VAR review, Mohamed Salah stepped up and calmly slotted the ball into the back of the net (29′).
Chelsea responded with a few attacks, including Nicolas Jackson hitting the bar in the 33rd minute, but it was not enough to prevent Liverpool from going into halftime with a slender lead.
Half-Time Score: Liverpool 1-0 Chelsea
Liverpool FC vs Chelsea FC Second Half
Chelsea started the second half brightly, and it took just three minutes after the restart for them to level the score. Nicolas Jackson found the net with a low-driven shot after being fed by a perfectly timed pass from Moisés Caicedo (48’). A swift VAR review confirmed the goal, and the Blues were back in the game.
Liverpool responded almost immediately, with Curtis Jones scoring from close range, assisted by a fantastic cross from Mohamed Salah (51’), restoring Liverpool’s lead to 2-1. Despite several chances for both teams, including close attempts from Cole Palmer and Christopher Nkunku, Chelsea couldn’t find a way past Kelleher again.
In the dying minutes, Chelsea pushed hard for an equalizer, but Liverpool’s defense held firm. A late flurry of attempts from both sides, including efforts from Luis Díaz and Malo Gusto, couldn’t alter the scoreline.
Full-Time Score: Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea
Liverpool FC vs Chelsea FC Stats
| Liverpool FC vs Chelsea FC Stats | Liverpool | Chelsea |
| Possession (%) | 42.7 | 57.3 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 2 |
| Total Shots | 8 | 12 |
| Touches | 560 | 705 |
| Passes | 409 | 536 |
| Tackles | 25 | 12 |
| Clearances | 18 | 12 |
| Corners | 1 | 5 |
| Offsides | 5 | 0 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 3 |
| Fouls Conceded | 12 | 13 |
Liverpool FC vs Chelsea FC Timeline
- 29’: Mohamed Salah scores from the penalty spot after Curtis Jones was fouled in the box.
- 48’: Nicolas Jackson equalizes for Chelsea with a precise finish, assisted by Moisés Caicedo.
- 51’: Curtis Jones scores from close range after a cross from Mohamed Salah, giving Liverpool a 2-1 lead.
- 90+8’: Malo Gusto’s shot is blocked as Chelsea’s last attack fizzles out.
Impact on Points Table
With this victory, Liverpool further solidified their place at the top of the Premier League table, continuing their dominant start to the season. Chelsea, meanwhile, remain mid-table, struggling to find consistency. This win marked Liverpool’s eighth of the season, while Chelsea suffered their third defeat.
- Liverpool’s Position: 1st (24 points)
- Chelsea’s Position: 6th (14 points)
Liverpool FC vs Chelsea FC Man of the Match
Curtis Jones was the standout performer, scoring the decisive goal and being involved in many key plays. His energy in midfield was crucial in both attack and defense, and his goal proved to be the match-winner.
Liverpool FC vs Chelsea FC Commentary
Improved Commentary:
Full-Time: Liverpool secure a 2-1 victory over Chelsea, thanks to goals from Curtis Jones and Mohamed Salah. The Reds held on despite a late push from the Blues.
90’+8′: Malo Gusto’s shot is blocked.
90’+7′: Renato Veiga wins a free kick after a foul by Darwin Núñez.
90’+6′: Luis Díaz’s shot misses wide of the right post.
90’+5′: Luis Díaz is caught offside.
90’+4′: Christopher Nkunku’s shot misses wide of the left post.
90’+3′: Renato Veiga’s header goes over the bar.
90’+2′: Alexis Mac Allister is shown a yellow card for a foul on Cole Palmer.
90’+1′: The fourth official indicates seven minutes of added time.
90′: Ryan Gravenberch wins a free kick after a foul by Moisés Caicedo.
88′: Joe Gomez wins a free kick after a foul by Christopher Nkunku.
86′: A corner is awarded to Chelsea.
84′: The game resumes after a brief delay due to an injury to Malo Gusto.
81′: Joe Gomez and Alexis Mac Allister replace Trent Alexander-Arnold and Curtis Jones for Liverpool.
80′: Ibrahima Konaté is shown a yellow card for a foul on Christopher Nkunku.
80′: Christopher Nkunku wins a free kick after a foul by Ibrahima Konaté.
80′: Luis Díaz’s shot is saved by the Chelsea goalkeeper.
78′: Renato Veiga is shown a yellow card for a foul on Luis Díaz.
78′: Luis Díaz wins a free kick after a foul by Renato Veiga.
76′: Christopher Nkunku replaces Noni Madueke for Chelsea.
75′: Darwin Núñez wins a free kick after a foul by Benoît Badiashile.
74′: Moisés Caicedo wins a free kick after a foul by Luis Díaz.
73′: Pedro Neto’s shot misses wide of the left post.
71′: Malo Gusto’s shot goes over the bar.
71′: Cole Palmer’s shot is blocked.
70′: Moisés Caicedo wins a free kick after a foul by Ryan Gravenberch.
69′: Darwin Núñez is shown a yellow card for a foul on Benoît Badiashile.
69′: Benoît Badiashile wins a free kick after a foul by Darwin Núñez.
68′: Darwin Núñez is caught offside.
67′: Darwin Núñez wins a free kick after a foul by Benoît Badiashile.
66′: Luis Díaz replaces Cody Gakpo for Liverpool.
65′: Darwin Núñez wins a free kick after a foul by Noni Madueke.
64′: A corner is awarded to Chelsea.
64′: Cole Palmer’s shot is blocked.
63′: Pedro Neto wins a free kick after a foul by Ryan Gravenberch.
62′: Noni Madueke’s shot is saved by the Liverpool goalkeeper.
61′: The game resumes after a brief delay.
60′: Cody Gakpo’s shot goes high and wide of the right post.
60′: Curtis Jones wins a free kick after a foul by Moisés Caicedo.
56′: Levi Colwill wins a free kick after a foul by Darwin Núñez.
55′: Cody Gakpo is caught offside.
53′: Enzo Fernández, Benoît Badiashile, and Renato Veiga replace Roméo Lavia, Tosin Adarabioyo, and Reece James for Chelsea.
51′: Curtis Jones scores the second goal for Liverpool, converting a cross from Mohamed Salah.
51′: Cole Palmer wins a free kick after a foul by Cody Gakpo.
49′: The VAR confirms Nicolas Jackson’s goal for Chelsea.
48′: Nicolas Jackson scores the opening goal for Chelsea, converting a through ball from Moisés Caicedo.
45′: The second half begins.
46′: Pedro Neto replaces Jadon Sancho for Chelsea.
45’+9′: A corner is awarded to Chelsea.
45’+8′: Dominik Szoboszlai is shown a yellow card for a foul on Cole Palmer.
45’+8′: Cole Palmer wins a free kick after a foul by Dominik Szoboszlai.
45’+6′: Cole Palmer’s shot goes just over the bar.
45’+3′: The VAR confirms that there will be no penalty for Liverpool.
45’+2′: Curtis Jones’s shot is saved by the Chelsea goalkeeper.
45’+1′: A corner is awarded to Chelsea.
45’+1′: The fourth official indicates five minutes of added time.
45′: Darwin Núñez is caught offside.
43′: The game resumes after a brief delay due to an injury to Nicolas Jackson.
39′: A corner is awarded to Chelsea.
37′: Darwin Núñez wins a free kick after a foul by Levi Colwill.
37′: Dominik Szoboszlai’s shot is saved by the Chelsea goalkeeper.
36′: Mohamed Salah wins a free kick after a foul by Malo Gusto.
33′: Nicolas Jackson hits the bar with a shot.
32′: Mohamed Salah is caught offside.
31′: A corner is awarded to Liverpool.
30′: Darwin Núñez replaces Diogo Jota for Liverpool.
29′: Mohamed Salah scores the opening goal for Liverpool, converting a penalty.
28′: Nicolas Jackson is shown a yellow card for a foul on Curtis Jones in the penalty area.
27′: A penalty is awarded to Liverpool after Levi Colwill fouls Curtis Jones in the penalty area.
26′: Mohamed Salah’s shot is blocked.
25′: Cole Palmer’s shot is blocked.
24′: Reece James wins a free kick after a foul by Cody Gakpo.
23′: Trent Alexander-Arnold wins a free kick after a foul by Levi Colwill.
22′: A corner is awarded to Chelsea.
9′: The game resumes after a brief delay due to an injury to Diogo Jota.
6′: Tosin Adarabioyo is shown a yellow card for a foul on Diogo Jota.
6′: Diogo Jota wins a free kick after a foul by Tosin Adarabioyo.
2′: Moisés Caicedo wins a free kick after a foul by Ryan Gravenberch.
1′: Cody Gakpo wins a free kick after a foul by Reece James.
0′: The match begins.
The match between Liverpool FC and Chelsea FC lived up to its billing, with both teams showcasing moments of brilliance. Liverpool’s resilience and clinical finishing saw them edge out Chelsea in a thrilling encounter. Mohamed Salah’s consistency and Curtis Jones’ emerging brilliance provided the cutting edge, while Chelsea’s efforts, despite moments of brilliance from Nicolas Jackson and Moisés Caicedo, were not enough.
FAQs
- Who scored the goals in the Liverpool FC vs Chelsea FC match?
- Liverpool: Mohamed Salah (29′ pen), Curtis Jones (51′)
- Chelsea: Nicolas Jackson (48′).
- How did Curtis Jones perform in the Liverpool FC vs Chelsea FC match?
- Curtis Jones had an outstanding game, scoring the winning goal and contributing to Liverpool’s attacking play.
- What were the key events of the Liverpool FC vs Chelsea FC match?
- Salah’s penalty, Jackson’s equalizer, and Jones’ match-winning goal were the defining moments of the game.
- What is the Liverpool FC vs Chelsea FC match impact on the league table?
- Liverpool maintain their top position, while Chelsea stay in 6th place.
