description The Merseyside Derby Overview
The Merseyside Derby is the football rivalry between Everton and Liverpool, the two major clubs based in the city of Liverpool. The fixture is one of English football's established city derbies and has been contested in league and cup competitions since the clubs became separate institutions in the late nineteenth century. Matches are played at Everton's Goodison Park or Liverpool's Anfield. The rivalry is followed throughout Merseyside and by supporters of both clubs internationally.
help The Merseyside Derby FAQ
Which teams play in the Merseyside Derby?
The Merseyside Derby is contested by Everton and Liverpool, the two major clubs from the city of Liverpool. It is also known locally as the Friendly Derby because supporters from both clubs have historically lived throughout the same communities.
Why is the Merseyside Derby known for red cards?
Premier League records identify Everton versus Liverpool as the fixture with the most red cards in Premier League history. The rivalry's intense local context has contributed to a long record of heated matches and dismissals.
Which stadiums host the Merseyside Derby?
The fixture is played at Everton's Goodison Park or Liverpool's Anfield. The two grounds are close to one another across Stanley Park, making this one of football's most geographically concentrated major derbies.
Who has scored the most goals in the Merseyside Derby?
Liverpool forward Ian Rush holds the derby scoring record with 25 goals. He scored against Everton in league and cup meetings, including Liverpool's 3-2 FA Cup victory in 1989.
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