Buy Liverpool vs Leeds United tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the Premier League fixture scheduled for Saturday 12 December 2026 and kick-off listed at 16:00 UK time. Liverpool host Leeds at Anfield, a 61,276-seat ground since the Anfield Road Stand expansion in 2024. Premier League kick-off times are confirmed in stages for television, so treat the time as the current listing and allow a little flexibility.
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The fixture has a habit of producing goals. Across the eight Premier League meetings since Leeds returned to the division in 2020, Liverpool have scored 24 and conceded 10, and the run includes a 4-3, a 6-0, a 6-1 and a 3-3. Only the most recent, a goalless draw at Anfield in January 2026, broke the pattern.
This guide covers resale prices, where to sit at Anfield, hospitality, delivery and entry, plus every league meeting between the clubs in that run. It is written to help you pick the right seat and buy with confidence.
Liverpool sell out every home league match, and the ground has a season ticket base and a members scheme that absorbs most of the capacity. The 2024 expansion of the Anfield Road Stand pushed the ground past 61,000, but demand rose with it, so the extra seats have not made general sale any easier.
Leeds United add a large travelling support. The club sells out away allocations across the country, and their following is one of the largest in English football regardless of division. Their allocation at Anfield sits in the Anfield Road End alongside home seating, with the exact number set per fixture.
Leeds bring history as well as numbers. The two clubs were rivals at the top of English football in the 1960s and 1970s, and although the fixture lost that edge during Leeds's years outside the division, older supporters on both sides still treat it as a meeting that matters. That adds to the sense of occasion for a December Saturday.
Neutral demand is a factor of its own. Anfield is on the list for visiting supporters from around the world, and a Saturday fixture in December suits a weekend trip to Liverpool. Many buyers are not attached to either club and simply want a match at the ground, which keeps competition for seats high even for a mid-table opponent.
December scheduling adds another squeeze. The festive programme packs matches close together, and a Saturday fixture before the busiest week of the season is the one most local supporters plan around, so resale supply from season ticket holders is thinner than for a midweek game.
The calendar tightens it further. Liverpool are in the Champions League this season, so December brings midweek European football alongside the league programme, and supporters who miss the European nights often look to the nearest Saturday fixture instead.
The ground itself is a large part of the demand. Anfield is one of the few stadiums where visitors travel for the venue as much as the match, and the pre-match atmosphere, the Kop and the walk up from the city are all part of what people are buying. That holds true for a league Saturday as much as a European night.
Prices show the effect. Early listings for this fixture have opened from around £359, which is high for a league match against a mid-table opponent and reflects how little reaches the open market at Anfield.
Through the club, it is very difficult. Liverpool sell season tickets and run a members scheme, and home league tickets are released to those groups first, usually through ballots and sales windows ranked by membership history. A broad general sale for a Premier League fixture is rare.
Buying a membership now will not solve it. Membership gives access to sales windows rather than a guaranteed ticket, and priority for home matches favours long-standing members and season ticket holders. A new member joining for this season is at the back of a long queue.
The resale marketplace is the practical route. Listings on 1BoxOffice come from verified sellers, so you can compare stands, tiers and delivery methods in one place, with no membership, ballot entry or purchase history required. For overseas buyers booking flights, that certainty matters more than the saving.
Leeds supporters should go through their own club for the away allocation, which is sold to members on a loyalty basis. Anyone travelling without an away ticket should think carefully before buying into home areas, because segregation is enforced and colours are checked at the turnstiles.
Timing works against late planners. Club sale windows for home league fixtures open weeks ahead and clear quickly, and by the time most visitors start looking there is nothing left through the club. Securing a seat first and booking travel around it avoids paying for a trip you cannot complete.
Whichever route you take, read the listing notes before paying. They set out the delivery method, any conditions on entry and whether the seat suits home, away or neutral supporters.
Five factors drive resale prices here. Seat location is the first, with central seats in the Main Stand priced well above the corners and the upper rows. Demand is the second, and at Anfield that means a sold-out ground before a single ticket reaches the open market.
Fixture timing is the third, as a Saturday in December suits weekend visitors to the city. Competition context is the fourth, because points in December matter to a side competing at the top. The fifth is hospitality tier, where lounge access and a central seat set the price.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier / corners | £300 – £450 | Buyers who want to be inside at the lowest level | Listings have opened from around £359 |
| Longside standard | £400 – £600 | Couples and friends wanting a side view | Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand and outer Main Stand seats |
| Lower tier / central | £550 – £850+ | Fans who want to be close to the action | Very limited supply; pairs move faster than singles |
| Premium seating | £750 – £1,200+ | Guests wanting padded central seats | Main Stand premium areas with lounge access |
| Hospitality / VIP | £1,000 – £2,000+ | Corporate groups and special occasions | Dining, drinks and seat position vary by package |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
These levels sit far above face value because Anfield sells out to members and season ticket holders long before matchday. The gap narrows a little in the final fortnight as more sellers list, though the floor rarely falls far. If your budget is fixed, the upper tier and corners are where to look first.
Value here is about position rather than visibility. The stands are steep and close to the pitch, so the lower-priced areas still give a clear view of the game, and the step up in price mostly buys central position, comfort and easier access to the concourses.
Anfield opened in 1884 and has been Liverpool's home since 1892, and two recent redevelopments have reshaped it: the Main Stand in 2016 and the Anfield Road End in 2024, which took capacity to 61,276. Before you choose, study the Anfield seating plan to see how the stands and tiers connect.
The Kop behind one goal is the most famous stand in English football and the centre of the atmosphere. The Main Stand along one touchline holds the premium seating and the hospitality areas, the Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand runs opposite across two tiers, and the redeveloped Anfield Road End behind the far goal houses the visiting supporters alongside home seating. For transport, entry and wider matchday detail, the Anfield guide sets out the essentials.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Stand, central | Fans who want the full tactical view | Upper range | The strongest facilities in the ground; supply is very limited |
| Main Stand, upper tier | Buyers wanting height and a wide view | Mid to upper range | A commanding view across the pitch and into the Kop |
| Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand | Groups and neutral visitors | Mid range | Side-on view across two tiers opposite the Main Stand |
| The Kop | Supporters who want noise and colour | Mid range | The heart of the home support; expect singing throughout and red only |
| Anfield Road End, home seating | Fans wanting newer seats behind the goal | Lower to mid range | Redeveloped to two tiers in 2024, with some of the newest seats in the ground |
| Away section, Anfield Road End | Leeds United supporters | Fixed club price | Housed in the Anfield Road End alongside home seating, with the allocation set per fixture; Leeds colours only in this area |
Neutral buyers and undecided fans should take a seat in the Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand or the upper Main Stand, stay out of the Kop and the away section, and leave club shirts out of general areas. Family seating is offered away from the loudest sections, with age rules set for each match. Anfield also has extensive accessible provision, including wheelchair spaces across the stands and sensory facilities, arranged through the club in advance.
Hospitality at Anfield is concentrated in the Main Stand, rebuilt in 2016 with lounges, restaurants and boxes across several levels. The stadium's published hospitality descriptions run from a padded seat with lounge access to private boxes and full dining packages.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Premium seat with lounge access | Couples and individual fans | Central padded seat plus pre-match food and drink |
| Restaurant package | Small client groups | Seated dining before the match with a short walk to the seats |
| Private box | Corporate groups and families | Private space, catering and your own seats outside the box |
| Lounge package | Visitors marking a special occasion | Pre-match and post-match hospitality with a premium view |
Hospitality is often the only route left once standard seats have gone, and for groups of four or more it is frequently the simplest way to sit together. It also helps with the awkward journey back into the city, since lounges stay open after the whistle while the buses clear. For groups arriving from abroad, that is often the difference between a smooth evening and an hour in a queue.
Availability is the deciding factor for many groups. Hospitality inventory is released separately from standard seats, so it can still be listed when the general areas have gone, which is why some visitors end up in a lounge rather than the upper tier.
Check each package's inclusions before you pay, especially if you are booking for a group with different dietary needs. Dress codes, lounge opening times and drinks policies vary between packages.
Liverpool issue tickets digitally in most cases, though delivery for resale seats depends on how each seller holds the ticket. Every listing states the method, so you know what to expect before you pay.
| Delivery Type | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Mobile ticket | Whether it arrives by app transfer or a link, and when it will be sent |
| E-ticket (PDF) | That the file shows the correct match, stand, block, row and seat |
| Paper ticket | The courier method, the delivery date and your address details |
| Collection | The meeting point, the time window and the ID you need to bring |
Delivery timing is worth understanding. Some sellers can only transfer tickets in the final days before a sold-out fixture, which is normal in the Premier League and does not mean anything is wrong with your order. The listing shows the expected dispatch window, and your order status updates as soon as the tickets are sent.
Read the listing notes carefully and bring valid photo ID, as stewards can ask for it. For mobile tickets, charge your phone fully and add the ticket to your wallet before you leave, because signal around the ground drops as 60,000 people arrive.
Getting there takes planning, because there is no railway station at the ground. Anfield sits in a residential district roughly two miles from the city centre, and the club steers supporters onto the Soccerbus rail link from Sandhills and onto direct bus services, as parking nearby is very limited.
Arrive early and use the time. The streets around the ground fill from midday for a Saturday fixture, with food stalls, pubs and the club shop busy well before kick-off, and the walk down from Stanley Park is part of the occasion. Ninety minutes before the whistle is about right for a first visit.
Allow extra time in both directions. Queues build at the turnstiles for a full house, and the buses back into the centre fill quickly after the whistle. Keep bags small and expect a search on entry, as Anfield operates a strict policy on what can be brought inside.
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Liverpool is straightforward to reach from anywhere in the United Kingdom and from much of Europe, with its own airport, fast trains from London in around two hours and good links from Manchester. The ground is the awkward part rather than the city, so plan the last two miles using the Soccerbus or a direct bus rather than a taxi on a full matchday. Mobile ticket delivery suits overseas buyers best, but check the dispatch date if you arrive a few days early.
If you are travelling as a group, request seats together at the point of purchase and confirm it in the listing notes. Premier League fixtures can move for television, so flexible travel and a hotel booking with free cancellation protect you if the date shifts. Leeds supporters have a short run across the Pennines, and anyone planning the return fixture can look ahead to Elland Road later in the season.
Leeds spent 16 years outside the top flight before returning in 2020, and the meetings since have been anything but cautious. The first, on the opening weekend of 2020/21, finished 4-3 at Anfield in a match that set the tone for a wild season, and Liverpool then won 3-0 at Elland Road and 6-0 at home the following year.
Leeds have landed blows of their own. They won 2-1 at Anfield in October 2022, one of the few away wins any side managed there in that period, and they held Liverpool to a 3-3 at Elland Road in December 2025 after returning to the division. The goalless draw at Anfield on New Year's Day 2026 was the first meeting between the clubs in this run without a goal.
The wider history runs deeper than this recent run. The clubs met regularly in the top flight through the 1990s and early 2000s before Leeds dropped out in 2004, and the meetings in that era included heavy wins for both sides. For most supporters buying now, though, the reference points are the matches since 2020.
Leeds have also changed shape since their last spell here, rebuilding after relegation in 2023 and coming back up again, so the side visiting in December is not the one that won at Anfield in 2022. That churn is part of why recent meetings have been hard to predict.
What makes the fixture distinctive is the lack of a middle ground. Six of the eight meetings since 2020 produced at least three goals, and four produced five or more, so a buyer is looking at a fixture that rarely settles into a quiet afternoon.
Only four Premier League meetings have been played at Anfield since Leeds returned in 2020, so the scope below widens to all eight league meetings between the clubs in that period, at both grounds.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 8 |
| Liverpool wins | 4 |
| Leeds United wins | 1 |
| Draws | 3 |
| Liverpool goals | 24 |
| Leeds United goals | 10 |
| Biggest Liverpool win | 6-0 (23 Feb 2022) |
| Biggest Leeds United win | 2-1 (29 Oct 2022) |
| First Premier League meeting in scope | 12 Sep 2020 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 01 Jan 2026 |
Source: published league season results cross-checked against head-to-head records, with individual matches confirmed through match reports. Cup and friendly meetings sit outside this league scope.
At Anfield alone the four matches read two Liverpool wins, one Leeds win and a draw, with 11 goals for the hosts and five for the visitors. Three of those four produced goals at both ends, which is part of why the fixture has a reputation for open football.
Each result is listed newest first, with the home side shown first and the ground alongside.
| Date | Fixture | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan 2026 | Liverpool vs Leeds United | 0-0 | Anfield |
| 06 Dec 2025 | Leeds United vs Liverpool | 3-3 | Elland Road |
| 17 Apr 2023 | Leeds United vs Liverpool | 1-6 | Elland Road |
| 29 Oct 2022 | Liverpool vs Leeds United | 1-2 | Anfield |
| 23 Feb 2022 | Liverpool vs Leeds United | 6-0 | Anfield |
| 12 Sep 2021 | Leeds United vs Liverpool | 0-3 | Elland Road |
| 19 Apr 2021 | Leeds United vs Liverpool | 1-1 | Elland Road |
| 12 Sep 2020 | Liverpool vs Leeds United | 4-3 | Anfield |
Source: league season records verified against head-to-head databases, with individual results confirmed through match reports. Meetings from Leeds's earlier spell in the division, which ended in 2004, fall outside this period and are not counted in the totals above.
No. Verified resale listings let you buy without a membership, ballot entry or any purchase history with the club.
Anfield sells out to season ticket holders and members, so a broad general sale for a Premier League match is rare.
Visiting fans are housed in the Anfield Road End alongside home seating, with the allocation set for each fixture.
There is no station at the ground, so use the Soccerbus rail link from Sandhills or a direct bus from the city centre.
Most arrive as mobile tickets or PDF e-tickets before matchday, and each listing shows the exact method and timing.
Sources: Liverpool FC official club and stadium information, Leeds United club information, Premier League official match records, published league season results, head-to-head databases and match reports.