Buy Liverpool vs Sunderland tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the Premier League meeting at Anfield set for Wednesday 2 December 2026 and a 20:00 UK time kick-off. A floodlit midweek night on the Kop is one of the great experiences in English football. This one brings two clubs who are both playing European football this season.
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The fixture has a clear pattern: Sunderland have never won a Premier League match at Anfield. Liverpool qualified for the Champions League by finishing fifth in 2025/26, while Sunderland arrive as Europa League qualifiers after a seventh-place finish in their first season back. That shift in status gives this meeting more weight than any recent edition.
Premier League kick-off times can move when broadcasters make their selections, even for midweek rounds. The date and time above reflect the current schedule, so build some flexibility into any travel you book and watch your order updates as December approaches.
Anfield holds 61,276 after the expansion of the Anfield Road Stand, yet demand still outstrips supply for almost every home game. Season ticket holders take a large share of the ground; most of what remains is sold to members through sales windows that rarely reach the general public. For visiting buyers, that means a small and shrinking pool of seats long before December.
The visitors add their own pull. Sunderland finished seventh in 2025/26 on their return to the top flight, beating Chelsea on the final day to secure a place in the Europa League. Their support is among the most loyal in the country; a first Anfield trip of the new season as a European club is exactly the kind of away day that sells out within their own fan base.
Both sides also carry midweek European commitments. Sunderland's Europa League campaign includes a trip to face AC Milan at San Siro; the rhythm of continental football keeps interest high in their league fixtures through the autumn. For Liverpool, a Wednesday night at home squeezed between Champions League dates is a familiar setting that rarely leaves empty seats.
Global demand is the final factor. Liverpool have one of the largest international followings in world football; overseas visitors plan trips around midweek games as well as weekends. Add neutral buyers who want to see Anfield under the lights and the premium end of the market can thin out weeks before kick-off.
Timing within the season matters too. Early December sits in a crowded run of fixtures before the festive period, when many regulars choose which matches to attend. A European-qualified visitor is the kind of game fewer members skip, so fewer seats return to the club's resale channels than for a routine midweek fixture.
Through the club, not realistically. Liverpool sell most non-season ticket seats in two All Red Ticket Sales in July and November, with access based on membership and match credits. Members who have built up enough credits are prioritised, while ballots are reserved for the highest-demand games. Without a membership, there is no route to a home ticket through the club.
Membership is not a guarantee either. Joining gives access to sales and ballots, but eligibility depends on credits that take seasons to build; newer members often miss out even for less glamorous fixtures. Buyers who only want this one match rarely find that a membership pays off in time.
The club does run a Ticket Exchange, where season ticket holders and members return seats they cannot use. Those seats are resold to other eligible members in additional sales around a week before the match, so they stay within the membership system. A local ballot for supporters with Liverpool postcodes covers a further 500 tickets, again with strict conditions.
Even the newer schemes stay inside that system. From 2026/27, the club has introduced a dedicated young adult area in the lower Anfield Road Stand for All Red members aged 17 to 24, priced at £25.75. It is a welcome step for younger local supporters, but it does nothing for visitors, neutrals or anyone without the right membership tier.
The away allocation follows its own path. Visiting clubs receive around 3,000 tickets in the Anfield Road End; Sunderland distribute those to their own season ticket holders and members based on loyalty points. Neutral or occasional Sunderland fans rarely reach them.
A verified resale marketplace is the practical route for everyone else. Sellers list seats they cannot use; buyers see the section, quantity and delivery method before paying. The order is protected from purchase to entry, with no membership number or match credits needed.
Timing still matters on the resale route. Listings for a fixture like this tend to appear in waves: after the November member sale, when season ticket holders realise they cannot make a Wednesday night and again in the final fortnight. Buying during one of the earlier waves gives you a wider choice of blocks and makes seats together far easier to secure.
Five things move the price for this match: where the seat sits, how strong demand is in the weeks before kick-off, how close to the date you buy, the competitive picture for both clubs in 2026/27 and whether the ticket includes hospitality. A central Main Stand seat will always cost more than a corner seat in the upper Anfield Road Stand, while a strong autumn from either side can lift the whole market.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier / less central | £150 – £220 | First-time visitors on a budget | Upper Anfield Road and corner seats with a full view of the pitch |
| Longside standard | £190 – £280 | Couples and small groups | Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand and outer Main Stand blocks |
| Lower tier / central | £240 – £350+ | Buyers who want to be close to the action | Lower Main Stand near halfway, limited supply |
| Premium seating | £330 – £500+ | Neutrals wanting comfort near halfway | Padded seats with lounge access on selected packages |
| Hospitality / VIP | £450 – £900+ | Corporate guests and special occasions | Dining, drinks and a premium seat in one package |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
Price movement usually follows a familiar pattern. Ranges hold fairly steady through September and October, then firm up once broadcasters confirm the December schedule and the November member sales close. If either club enters the winter in strong form, or Liverpool arrive fresh from a big Champions League night, the upper end of each bracket is where the market tends to settle.
Always compare like with like. Two listings in the same stand can differ sharply because one sits in the lower tier near halfway and the other high in a corner. The block and row, where shown, tell you far more about value than the stand name alone.
Anfield has four distinct stands: the Kop behind one goal, the three-tier Main Stand along one touchline, the Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand opposite and the enlarged Anfield Road Stand behind the other goal. The Anfield seating plan shows where each block sits, which helps when comparing two listings that look similar on price.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kop | Home supporters who want to sing | Longside standard | Around 12,850 seats and the heart of the home support. Not for Sunderland colours |
| Main Stand upper tier | Neutrals who want the full tactical picture | Upper tier / less central | The largest stand in the ground with a high, sweeping view |
| Main Stand lower tier, central | Buyers who want to feel close to the pitch | Lower tier / central | Near the dugouts and the tunnel, the most sought-after seats |
| Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand | Couples, small groups and regular match-goers | Longside standard | Two tiers along the opposite touchline with good sightlines throughout |
| Anfield Road Stand, home sections | Value-focused buyers | Upper tier / less central | Enlarged upper tier; back rows can feel distant from the pitch |
| Away section, Anfield Road End | Travelling Sunderland supporters | Upper tier / less central | Around 3,000 seats, segregated from home fans above and beside. Wear Sunderland colours here only |
Neutral buyers and undecided fans are best served in the Main Stand or the Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand, away from both the Kop and the visiting section. Keep club colours neutral in home areas and, if you are in a group, filter for listings that confirm adjacent seats. Every section of the ground appears in the Anfield Stadium tickets listings, including other fixtures at the venue this season.
The atmosphere carries across the whole ground, but it is at its loudest when the Kop is in full voice before kick-off. Buyers who want to see the scale of that moment should aim for the Main Stand or the Anfield Road Stand, which both face or flank the Kop. Dress for the cold on a December night, as wind off the Mersey can make the upper tiers feel far colder than the forecast suggests.
Families with younger children often prefer the outer blocks of the Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand, where the atmosphere is lively without the intensity of the Kop. Buyers who want to follow the tactical battle between the two benches should aim for the central Main Stand, ideally in the lower rows of the upper tier where the shape of both teams is easy to read.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Premium seat package | Individuals and pairs | Padded Main Stand seat with lounge food and drinks |
| Lounge dining | Small corporate groups | Pre-match meal, half-time refreshments and a warm space before and after the game |
| Executive box | Companies hosting clients | A private room for a group, catering and seats overlooking the pitch |
| Premium matchday package | Special occasions and gifts | A bundled evening with food, drinks and a quality seat near halfway |
Most of the club's hospitality sits in the Main Stand, which gives premium guests an elevated central view and easy access to the lounges. On a midweek night, a package removes the need to find food around the ground after a working day, which is why corporate groups from across the North West book early for European-qualified visitors.
Package contents vary by seller and by tier, so read each listing closely. Some include parking, a match programme or post-match lounge access, while others cover the seat and catering only. If you are hosting guests, confirm dress guidance and arrival times before the day.
Hospitality also solves a practical problem for visitors. Lounge guests usually enter through a dedicated entrance, which cuts queueing time at the busier turnstiles; a warm indoor space is welcome on a cold December evening. For buyers flying in for one match, a package turns a single fixture into a full evening out.
| Delivery Type | What to Confirm |
|---|---|
| Mobile or digital pass | The app, wallet or NFC format named in the listing and the date the transfer is expected |
| E-ticket transfer | The email or account the ticket will be sent to, plus the name linked to it |
| Collection point | The address, opening hours and the ID needed to collect in Liverpool |
| Hospitality confirmation | The lounge entrance, arrival time and guest names attached to the package |
Read the listing notes before you buy so the delivery method matches your plans. Anfield uses digital NFC passes for entry, so paper tickets are rare. Bring valid photo ID in case a name needs to be matched at the turnstile; charge your phone fully before you leave for the ground.
Digital passes are often released to buyers closer to matchday rather than at the moment of purchase. That is normal for Anfield, so do not be alarmed if your pass arrives in the final days before the match. Follow the instructions in your order updates and add the pass to your phone as soon as it lands, so you are not relying on patchy signal outside the turnstiles.
Security searches can slow entry on bigger matchdays, so an early arrival is worthwhile for both sets of supporters. Leave large bags at your hotel, as storage near the ground is very limited. Card and phone payments are the easiest way to buy food and drinks inside.
Anfield sits around a 35-minute walk from Liverpool Lime Street. Kirkdale is the closest railway station at just under a mile away, while a dedicated matchday shuttle bus runs from Sandhills station for two hours before kick-off and around 50 minutes after the match. Parking near the ground is heavily restricted on matchdays, so public transport is the simpler choice.
Plan to be near the ground at least an hour before kick-off on a Wednesday. Commuter traffic across the city overlaps with supporters arriving; the streets around Walton Breck Road fill quickly in the final hour. Arriving early also gives you time to find your block and take in the build-up.
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Value at Anfield comes from knowing which seats punch above their price. Much of the ground offers a strong view, so the gap between a mid-priced seat and a premium one is often about comfort and position. A little planning around timing and location goes a long way for a midweek fixture.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport has direct flights from across Europe, while Manchester Airport offers far more long-haul routes with rail links into Liverpool Lime Street in under an hour. London Euston has direct trains to Lime Street as well. Digital delivery suits overseas buyers best, since tickets for Anfield are issued as mobile passes rather than posted paper. If you are travelling as a group, request seats together at the point of purchase rather than hoping to swap on the day.
The main planning risk is the late finish. A 20:00 kick-off means the final whistle arrives close to 22:00; onward connections thin out late on a weekday, so an overnight stay is the safer plan for anyone travelling more than an hour. Sunderland supporters heading back to the North East face a long drive on the M62 and A1(M), which makes a hotel in Liverpool worth considering.
Liverpool rewards a longer stay. The waterfront, the Cavern Quarter and the museums around the Royal Albert Dock sit within walking distance of the city centre hotels. Visitors planning a second trip this season can look at fixtures at the Stadium of Light for a matchday in Sunderland, or at Liverpool's European nights such as Inter Milan vs Liverpool.
This fixture at Anfield has a story that no other Premier League visitor quite matches. Across 17 league meetings here since 1996, Sunderland have drawn nine and lost eight. The early years were tight: between 1996 and 2002, four of five meetings ended level, with the only Liverpool win coming by a single goal. The late 2000s changed the tone, as Liverpool won three times by 3-0 in 2008, 2010 and 2013.
The most famous meeting had little to do with the scoreline at first. On 6 February 2016, thousands of home supporters walked out in the 77th minute in protest at a planned £77 top ticket price, with Liverpool leading 2-0. Sunderland scored twice in the final minutes to draw 2-2; the club reversed the pricing plan days later. The sides met again at Anfield in December 2025 after Sunderland's promotion; the visitors once more left with a point in a 1-1 draw.
What makes the fixture distinctive is the gap between the record and the feel of the games. Sunderland have never won here, yet more than half the meetings have ended level; the most recent one ended level. With the visitors now a European side, this edition carries a real question about whether that long unbeaten home run finally ends.
The figures below cover every Premier League meeting at Anfield with Liverpool as hosts, from August 1996 to the end of the 2025/26 season.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 17 |
| Liverpool wins | 8 |
| Sunderland wins | 0 |
| Draws | 9 |
| Liverpool goals | 25 |
| Sunderland goals | 9 |
| Biggest Liverpool win | 3-0 |
| Biggest Sunderland win | None to date |
| First Premier League meeting in scope | 24 Aug 1996 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 3 Dec 2025 |
Source: Premier League results cross-referenced across StatMuse, ESPN and worldfootball.net.
The numbers underline how hard Anfield has been for Sunderland. Liverpool have kept a clean sheet in ten of the 17 meetings, while Sunderland have scored more than once only twice. Both of those came in 2-2 draws, in 2010 and 2016.
For buyers, that record shapes the atmosphere as much as the result. Home fans expect to win this fixture, which gives the Kop an edge from the first whistle, while Sunderland's travelling support arrives with nothing to lose and a long-standing ambition to be there for the first win.
Each result below is a Premier League match with Liverpool at home, listed from newest to oldest.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 03 Dec 2025 | 1-1 |
| 26 Nov 2016 | 2-0 |
| 06 Feb 2016 | 2-2 |
| 06 Dec 2014 | 0-0 |
| 26 Mar 2014 | 2-1 |
| 02 Jan 2013 | 3-0 |
| 13 Aug 2011 | 1-1 |
| 25 Sep 2010 | 2-2 |
| 28 Mar 2010 | 3-0 |
| 03 Mar 2009 | 2-0 |
| 02 Feb 2008 | 3-0 |
| 20 Aug 2005 | 1-0 |
| 17 Nov 2002 | 0-0 |
| 25 Nov 2001 | 1-0 |
| 23 Sep 2000 | 1-1 |
| 11 Mar 2000 | 1-1 |
| 24 Aug 1996 | 0-0 |
Scores are shown with Liverpool's goals first. Source: StatMuse, ESPN and worldfootball.net.
Yes. A verified resale marketplace lets you buy seats without a membership or match credits.
Buying in the autumn usually gives the widest choice, as supply tightens in the fortnight before a December fixture.
Visiting supporters are housed in the Anfield Road End, so anyone in a home area should avoid wearing Sunderland colours.
Almost certainly not, as entry at Anfield runs on digital passes delivered to your phone.
Yes, provided the listing confirms adjacent seats, so filter by quantity first and buy the whole group in one order.
Sources: Liverpool FC official website (home ticket information), Premier League official website (European qualification coverage), ESPN, Sports Illustrated, NBC Sports, StatMuse, worldfootball.net and Football Ground Guide.