Liverpool Legends vs Chelsea Legends LIVE
A team of Liverpool legends beat their Chelsea counterparts 2-0 in a high-profile charity match at Anfield on Saturday. One hundred per cent of the proceeds raised from the game will support the work of LFC Foundation, as well as supporting beneficiaries – including Forever Reds, Chelsea FC Foundation and Chelsea Players' Trust.
Steven Gerrard, Dirk Kuyt, Ryan Babel and Sami Hyypia are among the headline names to have started for a star-studded Liverpool Legends squad, whilst Chelsea handed starts to many heroes including Claude Makelele, William Gallas, Dennis Wise and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink. Gianfranco Zola made an appearance late on, much to the delight of the travelling supporters.
As a 20-year rivalry was renewed, it was Peter Crouch who ultimately made the difference as he scored twice after coming on as a second half substitute. The striker broke the deadlock with a brilliant header, pulling out his iconic robot celebration, before settling the game with an even better finish 11 minutes later as he looped the ball over Rob Green. You can follow the game back with our dedicated match blog.
Liverpool Legends vs Chelsea Legends latest news
- GOAL! Crouch at the double
- GOAL! Crouch breaks the deadlock
Peter Crouch enjoys dream Anfield return
17:04 , Tashan Deniran-AlleynePeter Crouch enjoyed a dream return to at Anfield on Saturday as a Liverpool Legends team beat Chelsea Legends 2-0.
Crouch, on as a second half substitute, scored twice and rolled back the years by bringing out the robot celebration on an entertaining afternoon on Merseyside where a 20-year rivalry between Liverpool and Chelsea was reignited.
Crouch's first goal
17:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWhat a header and what a celebration!
The finish and THAT celebration 🤖@AXA | #Ad pic.twitter.com/i7xRP1o6Yz
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) March 22, 2025
FULL-TIME
16:51 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneLiverpool Legends 2-0 Chelsea Legends
All over here at Anfield as Liverpool Legends run out 2-0 winners thanks to a second half brace from Peter Crouch.
Liverpool Legends 2-0 Chelsea Legends
16:46 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne86 min: Smith is back on as he replaces Ramires who, a few minutes ago, forced James into a decent save.
Liverpool Legends 2-0 Chelsea Legends
16:42 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne81 min: Gonzalez hasn’t lost his pace as he races away from Sinclair before sliding the ball across the face of goal intended for Cisse.
The Frenchman halts his run, it looks like he may have pulled a muscle and that may have been the case as he’s replaced by Kuyt.
Cisse is asking why he was brought off!
Liverpool Legends 2-0 Chelsea Legends
16:37 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne77 min: Chelsea Legends best chance since the Huth header falls to Harley as he rounds James but clips an effort wide of the post.
Perhaps too honest the left-back as he could have gone down under James’ challenge and won a penalty.
Liverpool Legends 2-0 Chelsea Legends
16:35 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne74 min: Chance for Liverpool Legends as Benayoun gets in down the left, looks like he is trying to tee up Gerrard for a goal but he can’t generate enough power on his effort.
Liverpool Legends 2-0 Chelsea Legends
16:31 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne71 min: Zola is on for Chelsea Legends, replacing Smith.
Bosingwa is also off with Mancienne coming back on.
Liverpool Legends 2-0 Chelsea Legends
16:28 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne67 mins: More changes have taken place, Spearing is back on for Liverpool Legends and Smith is on for Chelsea Legends.
GOAL! Liverpool Legends 2-0 Chelsea Legends | Peter Crouch '65
16:26 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne65 min: GOALLLLLLL
It’s Peter Crouch again! Really good finish from the striker as he lifts the ball over Rob Green.
He’s on a hat-trick now.
Liverpool Legends 1-0 Chelsea Legends
16:25 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne63 min: This game has a basketball feel to it now as Aurelio almost gifts a chance to Ramires before making amends. Then at the other end, Crouch hangs in the air looking for Gerrard with a knockdown but Chelsea clear their lines.
Liverpool Legends 1-0 Chelsea Legends
16:22 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne62 min: Gudjohnsen replaces Mancienne as David James takes over from Westerveld.
Liverpool Legends 1-0 Chelsea Legends
16:20 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne60 min: WHAT. A. SAVE
Huth’s header is destined for the net, but Westerveld gets across to tip the ball over the bar.
Liverpool Legends 1-0 Chelsea Legends
16:18 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne58 min: In the aftermath of Crouch’s goal, Chelsea have made two changes with Chapman and Sinclair coming on.
GOAL! Liverpool Legends 1-0 Chelsea Legends | Peter Crouch '54
16:16 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne54 min: GOALLLLLL
Deadlock broken at Anfield as Peter Crouch finds the back of the net with a superb header.
He celebrates by bringing out the robot!
Credit to Sinama Pongolle for the cross.
Liverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends
16:12 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne52 min: It should be 1-0 to the Liverpool Legends as Aurelio whips in a great ball from the left, right onto the head of Cisse but he heads it wide.
The Frenchman appeals for a penalty for a push in the back, but nothing is given.
Liverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends
16:11 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne51 min: Decent save from Westerveld to keep out Hasselbaink’s free-kick.
Liverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends
16:08 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne48 min: Right, so Aurelio, Riera, Cisse, Gonzalez, Sinama Pongolle and Benayoun are on for the Liverpool Legends.
Green has taken over from Cudicini in goal for Chelsea Legends and Gallas has been replaced by Mancienne.
Liverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends
16:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneSecond half is underway! A number of changes have been made from both sides. We will catch you up on that shortly.
Liverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends
16:02 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneLooks like Peter Crouch is going to come on for the Liverpool Legends.
A host of changes are expected.
HALF-TIME
15:48 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAnd that is the final action of the half. Goalless at the break.
Liverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends
15:47 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne44 min: CLOSE
Babel switches the play to Kelly who drags an effort wide of the far post.
Liverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends
15:45 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne41 min: Gerrard from distance....
However, the ball sails way over the bar. The Liverpool fans were willing him on.
Liverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends
15:42 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne40 min: Into the last five minutes of the half, it has been a while since we had a goalscoring chance.
Liverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends
15:41 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne37 min: That’s it for Dennis Wise as he is replaced by Harley.
Liverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends
15:40 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne36 min: Chelsea Legends are back to their full compliment after Makelele was temporarily off the pitch receiving treatment after the aforementioned clash with Dowie.
Liverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends
15:37 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne35 min: OUCH!
First involvement for Dowie is to take out Makelele. Totally accidental but the Chelsea Legends midfielder is in some serious pain.
Dowie is putting herself about, she takes out Ramires next!
Liverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends
15:35 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne33 min: Natasha Dowie is on for Sissoko. She becomes the first woman to play in a Liverpool Legends game
Babayaro is replaced by Loic Remy.
Liverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends
15:33 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne30 min: Sissoko has been limping for the last minute and a half or so, one to keep an eye on as Bosingwa makes yet another crucial defensive clearance.
Gerrard swings the ball in, Hyypia gets on the end of it and heads it wide.
Hyypia gestures for a VAR check!
Liverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends
15:31 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne28 min: Wise and Spearing are on a collision course here. The former is clearly not happy with the Liverpool Legends midfielder and makes that point to the referee.
Liverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends
15:30 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne27 min: ALMOST
Again, Gerrard looks poised to volley the ball into the net but Bosingwa stops the cross from reaching the Liverpool Legends captain.
Liverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends
15:29 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne25 min: This might be a friendly, but nobody is pulling out of a tackle. Spearing slides in on Babayaro as the Chelsea Legends left-back certainly felt the full force.
Liverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends
15:26 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne22 min: Break down in communication between Ramires and Hasselbaink sees a Chelsea attack fizzle out.
The Brazilian played the ball into the space the Dutchman had vacated as he wanted a pass played in behind.
At the other end, Bosingwa makes a crucial interception just as it appeared Gerrard was running on to the ball.
Liverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends
15:22 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne19 min: Mikel slips in Hasselbaink who strikes at goal but Klavan gets across to make the block.
Liverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends
15:19 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne17 min: Gallas is in down the right and clips a decent ball into the box. Dudek is alert and comes to claim it but the Liverpool Legends keeper looks to have done some damage to himself.
That is the last we will see of the Dudek as he is replaced by Westerveld.
Liverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends
15:17 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne14 min: Bosingwa takes a shot at goal, it’s ambitious given the range but Dudek watches the ball fly over the bar.
Liverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends
15:16 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne12 min: BIG CHANCE
Lovely play from the Liverpool Legends, as Gerrard tees up Vignal who blasts the ball at goal but Babel is standing in the way!
That looked to be heading for the net as Babel tries to make amends seconds later but his impression of Xabi Alonso doesn’t come off.
Liverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends
15:14 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne11 min: Mikel lofts a ball into the box, problem is the only Chelsea target was Wise - one of the smallest players on the pitch - and Liverpool defend the situation comfortably.
Liverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends
15:13 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne10 min: Gerrard is shaping up for a volley, but Wise does enough to put him off.
Tell you what, the Liverpool supporters did not like that one bit!
Liverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends
15:10 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne7 min: Chelsea win the first corner of the game as Kelly blocks Malouda’s cross.
Blues play a short one before Malouda eventually puts the ball in the box, though Liverpool defend it well.
Hosts race away with Babel as he skips past Wise but Chelsea get enough bodies back to avoid a scare.
Liverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends
15:07 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne4 min: Good defending from Gallas as he gets his head to a dangerous cross from Gerrard.
Ball falls kindly for Spearing who can’t resist taking a pop. However, the shot lacks power and Cudicini makes a routine save.
Liverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends
15:05 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne2 min: Huge cheers from the Anfield faithful as Gerrard makes his first foray forward, he passes to Vignal whose cross is cleared for a throw-in.
Liverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends
15:04 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne1 min: Confident start from the Chelsea Legends, knocking the ball around, keeping possession. However, Sissoko breaks things up and now Liverpool have their spell.
KICK-OFF!
15:02 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWe are underway at Anfield!
Here we go!
14:58 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneRight, the two teams have made their way from the tunnel to the pitch as ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ is belted out by the Liverpool supporters.
Skrtel absence
14:56 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneNo Martin Skrtel for the Liverpool Legends this afternoon. He misses out through injury.
Pre-match preparations
14:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneSteven Gerrard and Peter Crouch have completed their pre-match preparations.
Not long now!
14:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneLess than 15 minutes now until we are underway at Anfield, where a crowd of around 58,000 people is expected this afternoon.
Chelsea Legends team in full
14:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneChelsea Legends XI: Cudicini; Bosingwa, Huth, Gallas, Babayaro; Mikel, Wise, Makelele; Ramires, Hasselbaink, Malouda
Subs: Green, Chapman, Remy, Sinclair, Gudjohnsen, Zola, Harley, Mancienne, Smith
Here is how Chelsea will lineup this afternoon...
20-year rivalry reignited
14:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneToday’s fixture marks the 20th anniversary of an intense rivalry between Liverpool and Chelsea. Back in the 2004/05 season, the two teams met five times across all competitions, including the Champions League semi-final and the League Cup final.
The Reds claimed victory in the former en route to their memorable win over AC Milan on Europe’s biggest stage, whilst the domestic cup success set the Blues on their way to winning their first-ever Premier League title, thus ending a 50-year wait to be crowned champions of England once again.
Zola reveals favourite Chelsea memory vs Liverpool
14:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneChelsea legend Gianfranco Zola has revealed his favourite meeting with Liverpool came in January 1997.
“It’s always been a tough game against them, but I always say that I probably played my most memorable Chelsea game against them,” he said.
“That was in the fourth round of the FA Cup in my first year. We were two goals down but came back to win 4-2, and then we went on to win the FA Cup.
“That, for me, was one of the most fantastic and emotional games I have ever played.”
Gerrard is back at Anfield
14:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneSteven Gerrard looks around familiar surroundings ahead of kick-off.
Today's setting
14:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneKick-off from Anfield is in around 45 minutes!
Liverpool Legends arrive
14:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe Liverpool Legends are back at Anfield!
Legends back at Anfield 👋😍#LFCLegends2025 | @LFCFoundation
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) March 22, 2025
Gerrard starts
14:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneSteven Gerrard starts in midfield alongside Mohamed Sissoko, Igor Biscan and Jay Spearing. The recognised attackers selected by Sir Kenny Dalglish are Ryan Babel and Dirk Kuyt.
Chelsea Legends arrive
14:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe Chelsea Legends have arrived at Anfield!
Chelsea Legends arriving at Anfield. 📌
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) March 22, 2025
Watch the game live on the Chelsea App. All proceeds go to the @CFCFoundation.
Liverpool Legends team in full
13:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneLiverpool Legends XI: Dudek, Biscan, Hyypia, Klavan, Kelly, Spearing, Sissoko, Babel, Vignal, Gerrard, Kuyt.
Subs: James, Westerveld, Aurelio, Kvarme, Benayoun, Gonzalez, Riera, Cisse, Crouch, Dowie, Sinama-Pongolle.
Liverpool XI
13:46 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere is the Liverpool Legends XI vs Chelsea Legends...
Our LFC Legends side to take on Chelsea ✊🔴#LFCLegends2025 | @LFCFoundation
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) March 22, 2025
Hasselbaink warning
13:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneJimmy Floyd Hasselbaink hasn’t lost a step!
Siri, define top bins. 🗑️ pic.twitter.com/0jtxYGu0hb
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) March 21, 2025
Natasha Dowie relishing appearance
13:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneOn Wednesday it was revealed that Natasha Dowie will make history at Anfield this weekend by becoming the first woman to feature in the annual legends game.
She said: “It’s so exciting for us to include female players in this year’s legends game. We’re the first to do this at club level, we are pioneers, and it’s a big thing for young girls and boys to see this happening.
“The legends games are something I’ve watched for many years, so to now be involved in one is just going to be incredible. It really is going to be a great occasion and I can’t wait. I’ve been counting down the days!”
Wise and Zola speak
13:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneA quick catch-up with Chelsea legends Dennis Wise and Gianfranco Zola!
In conversation with Dennis and Franco. 🗯️ pic.twitter.com/BMSMYLDgPR
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) March 21, 2025
Chelsea squad
13:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneGoalkeepers: Carlo Cudicini, Rob Green,
Defenders: Gary Cahill, Ryan Bertrand, William Gallas, Robert Huth, Jose Bosingwa, Celestine Babayaro, Frank Sinclair, Jon Harley, Michael Mancienne
Midfielders: Ramires, Claude Makelele, John Mikel Obi, Dennis Wise, Tiago, Jody Morris, Katie Chapman, Jimmy Smith
Forwards: Eidur Gudjohnsen, Florent Malouda, Jesper Gronkjaer, Loic Remy, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Gianfranco Zola
Liverpool squad
13:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneGoalkeepers: Jerzy Dudek, Sander Westerveld, David James
Defenders: Sami Hyypia, Fabio Aurelio, Ragnar Klavan, Bjorn Tore Kvarme, Gregory Vignal, Martin Kelly, Martin Skrtel
Midfielders: Steven Gerrard, Mohamed Sissoko, Igor Biscan, Jay Spearing, Mark Gonzalez, Albert Riera, Yossi Benayoun
Forwards: Peter Crouch, Dirk Kuyt, Ryan Babel, Natasha Dowie, Djibril Cisse, Florent Sinama Pongolle
Iconic
13:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBehind the scenes at Anfield as Steven Gerrard’s shirt hangs in the dressing room.
Stevie 🤩 pic.twitter.com/S49tfnTYpS
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) March 22, 2025
A great cause
13:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneOne hundred per cent of the proceeds raised from the game will support the work of LFC Foundation, as well as supporting beneficiaries – including Forever Reds, Chelsea FC Foundation and Chelsea Players' Trust.
Chelsea team news
13:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneChelsea Women great Katie Chapman will take to the field alongside Blues legends such as Gianfranco Zola, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Claude Makelele, William Gallas, Eidur Gudjohnsen and John Mikel Obi.
Liverpool team news
13:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIconic names such as Steven Gerrard, Sami Hyypia and Jerzy Dudek are set to pull on the famous Liverpool shirt and play in front of the Anfield faithful once again.
Natasha Dowie will make history by becoming one of the first two women to feature in the annual legends game.
How to watch
13:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTV channel and live stream: Supporters can watch the game, which kicks off at 3pm GMT this afternoon, via LFCTV and LFCTV GO.
The Official Chelsea App and official Chelsea website will also offer a match pass that will cost £5.99 in the UK.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.
Welcome
12:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHello and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Liverpool Legends vs Chelsea Legends!
We’ll have all the latest updates, build-up and team news right here, ahead of kick-off from Anfield at 3pm GMT.
