A player from our history

John Aldridge

Once upon a time, Liverpool had the luxury of dropping 30 goals-a-season strikers. "Aldo" was an exceptional header of the ball and a master of link-up play. He would receive the ball with his back to the opposition, feed it into the right channels and make his way to the box where he was deadly. Aldridge was a fervent Liverpool fan from a very early age and must have thought his chance of playing for his boyhood heroes had passed him by as he plied his trade with Newport County and Oxford United. But the imminent departure of Ian Rush to...

Born:
18 September 1958
Place of Birth:
Garston, Liverpool, England
Other Clubs:
South Liverpool (1978-79), Newport County (1979-84), Oxford United (1984-87), Real Sociedad (1989-91), Tranmere Rovers (1991-98)
Signed from:
Oxford United
Joined Liverpool:
£750,000, 27.01.1987
Contract Expiry:
14.09.1989
Debut:
21 Feb 1987
First goal:
28 Feb 1987
Last goal:
12 Sep 1989
Last appearance:
12 Sep 1989
Games/goals ratio:
1.65
Games/assists ratio:
5.2
Win ratio:
62.5% W:65 D:28 L:11
League: Apps / Goals / Assists:
83 / 50 / 19
All Competitions: Apps / Goals / Assists:
104 / 63 / 20
Honours:
League Championship 1987/88; FA Cup 1989
International debut:
26.03.1986 vs. Wales
International caps:
Ireland 69/19 (19/1 at LFC) - 09.10.1996
Also played against Liverpool:
Opposition profile
Read More
Season League FA LC Europe Other Total
Totals 83 12 8 0 1 104
1986-1987 10 0 0 0 0 10
1987-1988 36 6 3 0 0 45
1988-1989 35 6 5 0 1 47
1989-1990 2 0 0 0 0 2
Season League FA LC Europe Other Total
Totals 50 8 3 0 2 63
1986-1987 2 0 0 0 0 2
1987-1988 26 2 1 0 0 29
1988-1989 21 6 2 0 2 31
1989-1990 1 0 0 0 0 1

This Season

CL Quarter-final 1st leg

Parc des Princes | Wednesday 08 Apr 2026

Paris St Germain   Liverpool
2 - 0

Player Profiles

Profiles of every player named in a Liverpool matchday squad since 1892/93 — from legends to one-game substitutes.

Season Archive

Full results, line-ups, appearances and goals from every official match — covering every season from 1892 to today.

Club Search

Complete head-to-head records, results and key stats against any opponent.

Kop Quote

Collymore on his dream debut for LFC vs. Sheffield Wednesday

"I must say it brought a lump to my throat. I've had my ups and downs over the last three years, but now to come to a club like this, where they all want you to do so well, it was a bit emotional.

When the ball went in, it felt as if my head exploded. This is just why I wanted to be a footballer. People put pressure on you and say this, that and the other but there really is no feeling like that and to be able to share it with such a genuine group of supporters and players is such a privilege for me.

Obviously there is going to be some modification in our play because my trademark is to get in behind people and to get in quite early. The way we play, sometimes we keep the ball and as the season goes on, there will be a bit of compromise between the two styles. Hopefully it will bring the best out of me and the best out of other lads."

Latest match & records

Last match Paris St Germain – Wednesday, 08 April 2026
Milos Kerkez scored against Brighton & Hove Albion – 21 March 2026
Jarell Quansah scored an own goal against Chelsea – 04 May 2025
Dominik Szoboszlai was sent off against Manchester City – 08 February 2026
Mohamed Salah scored a penalty against Brighton & Hove Albion – 14 February 2026
Mohamed Salah missed a penalty against Manchester City – 04 April 2026
Home
Last Home WinGalatasaray18 March 2026
Last Home DrawTottenham15 March 2026
Last Home LossManchester City08 February 2026
Away
Last Away WinWolves06 March 2026
Last Away DrawArsenal08 January 2026
Last Away LossParis St Germain08 April 2026
Form (Last 5 Matches) Form (Last 10 Matches) WWLWLDWLLL

This day in our history

Red Corner

Best Liverpool Matches of All Time

9 April 2026

The ultimate list of five Liverpool matches that had a huge impact on the team and are known as game changers. Let's reveal why each one was so important for this club.

The Role of Digital Retail in Liverpool FC’s Merchandise Growth

3 April 2026

Liverpool FC ranked top in Premier League revenue, according to Deloitte Money League data. The organization successfully reached record financial totals during its historic twentieth league title season, adding to Liverpool historical moments that shape its global appeal. This impressive growth stems from a strategic focus on global digital retail expansion.

The Best Liverpool Players of All Time

26 March 2026

Few football clubs in the world carry the history, passion, and prestige of Liverpool FC. Founded in 1892, the club has produced some of the most iconic footballers to ever grace the game. From defensive legends to dazzling forwards, Liverpool’s legacy has been shaped by generations of remarkable talent who delivered unforgettable moments across domestic and European competitions.

When was Liverpool abandoned?

18 March 2026

In a 2023 internet article, Peter (‘redhel’) attempted to list all Football League games which had been abandoned.