Liverpool Football Club, founded in 1892, has accumulated one of the most decorated trophy cabinets in world football. The club’s silverware collection spans domestic league titles, European cups, and various knockout competitions. Understanding the full scope of Liverpool’s honors requires examining each competition category, the seasons of triumph, and the historical context behind those victories. This glossary provides a structured breakdown of every major trophy won by the Reds since the club’s formation.
Domestic League Titles
First Division / Premier League Titles (19)
Liverpool’s league championship record places them among England’s most successful clubs. The Reds won their first top-flight title in 1900–01 under manager Tom Watson, then added another in 1905–06. The club experienced a prolonged drought until the post-war era, when they reclaimed the title in 1946–47 under George Kay.
The modern era of dominance began under Bill Shankly, who led Liverpool to their third league title in 1963–64. Shankly’s successor, Bob Paisley, continued the tradition with titles in 1975–76, 1976–77, 1978–79, 1979–80, 1981–82, and 1982–83. Kenny Dalglish added three more as player-manager in 1985–86, 1987–88, and 1989–90.
The 30-year wait for the next league title ended in 2019–20 under Jürgen Klopp, who delivered the club’s 19th top-flight championship.
FA Cup Titles (8)
Liverpool have won the FA Cup eight times, with their first victory coming in 1965 under Bill Shankly. The club defeated Leeds United 2–1 in extra time, with goals from Roger Hunt and Ian St John. Subsequent FA Cup triumphs include 1974 (3–0 vs Newcastle United), 1986 (3–1 vs Everton), 1989 (3–2 vs Everton after extra time), 1992 (2–0 vs Sunderland), 2001 (2–1 vs Arsenal), 2006 (3–3, won on penalties vs West Ham United), and 2022 (0–0, won on penalties vs Chelsea).
EFL Cup Titles (9)
Liverpool have won the League Cup nine times. The club’s first came in 1981 under Bob Paisley, a 2–1 replay win over West Ham United. Subsequent wins include 1982 (3–1 vs Tottenham Hotspur), 1983 (2–1 vs Manchester United after extra time), 1984 (1–0 vs Everton), 1995 (2–1 vs Bolton Wanderers), 2001 (1–1, won on penalties vs Birmingham City), 2003 (2–0 vs Manchester United), 2012 (2–2, won on penalties vs Cardiff City), and 2022 (0–0, won on penalties vs Chelsea).
FA Community Shield Titles (16)
The Community Shield, traditionally the season opener, has been won by Liverpool sixteen times. The club’s first victory came in 1964 as a shared title with West Ham United after a 2–2 draw. Notable wins include 1965 (2–2, shared with Manchester United), 1966 (1–0 vs Everton), 1974 (1–1, shared with Leeds United), 1976 (1–0 vs Southampton), 1977 (0–0, shared with Manchester United), 1979 (2–1 vs Arsenal), 1980 (1–0 vs West Ham United), 1982 (1–0 vs Tottenham Hotspur), 1986 (1–1, shared with Everton), 1988 (2–1 vs Wimbledon), 1989 (1–0 vs Arsenal), 1990 (1–1, shared with Manchester United), 2001 (2–1 vs Manchester United), 2006 (2–1 vs Chelsea), and 2022 (3–1 vs Manchester City).
European Honors
UEFA Champions League / European Cup Titles (6)
Liverpool’s European Cup pedigree is among the finest in the sport. The club’s first triumph came in 1977 under Bob Paisley, a 3–1 victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach in Rome. The following season, Liverpool retained the trophy with a 1–0 win over Club Brugge at Wembley. The third European Cup arrived in 1981, a 1–0 victory over Real Madrid in Paris.
After a long hiatus, Liverpool reclaimed European glory in 2005 under Rafael Benítez, famously coming from 3–0 down at halftime to defeat AC Milan on penalties in Istanbul. The fifth title came in 2019 under Jürgen Klopp, a 2–0 win over Tottenham Hotspur in Madrid.
UEFA Europa League / UEFA Cup Titles (3)
Liverpool have won the UEFA Cup three times. The first came in 1973 under Bill Shankly, a 3–2 aggregate victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach. The second arrived in 1976 under Bob Paisley, a 4–3 aggregate win over Club Brugge. The most recent UEFA Cup success was in 2001 under Gérard Houllier, a 5–4 golden goal victory over Alavés in Dortmund.
UEFA Super Cup Titles (4)
Liverpool have won the UEFA Super Cup four times. The first victory came in 1977 against Hamburger SV (7–1 on aggregate). Subsequent wins include 2001 against Bayern Munich (3–2), 2005 against CSKA Moscow (3–1 after extra time), and 2019 against Chelsea (2–2, won on penalties).
FIFA Club World Cup Titles (1)
Liverpool won the FIFA Club World Cup once, in 2019 under Jürgen Klopp, defeating Flamengo 1–0 in extra time in Doha.
Other Honors
Football League Super Cup (1)
Liverpool won the one-off Football League Super Cup in 1986, defeating Everton 7–2 on aggregate. This competition was created to fill the gap caused by English clubs’ European ban following the Heysel disaster.
Sheriff of London Charity Shield (1)
The club won this early charity competition in 1906, defeating The Wednesday (now Sheffield Wednesday).
Trophy Count Summary
| Competition | Number of Titles | Most Recent Win |
|---|---|---|
| First Division / Premier League | 19 | 2019–20 |
| FA Cup | 8 | 2022 |
| EFL Cup | 9 | 2022 |
| FA Community Shield | 16 | 2022 |
| UEFA Champions League / European Cup | 5 | 2019 |
| UEFA Europa League / UEFA Cup | 3 | 2001 |
| UEFA Super Cup | 4 | 2019 |
| FIFA Club World Cup | 1 | 2019 |
| Football League Super Cup | 1 | 1986 |
| Sheriff of London Charity Shield | 1 | 1906 |
Notable Near-Misses and Final Appearances
Liverpool have also reached several major finals without winning. These include the 1985 European Cup final (lost to Juventus), the 2007 Champions League final (lost to AC Milan), the 2018 Champions League final (lost to Real Madrid), and the 2022 Champions League final (lost to Real Madrid). The club also finished as Premier League runners-up on multiple occasions, most notably in 2009, 2014, 2019, and 2022.
Trophy Breakdown by Manager
| Manager | League Titles | FA Cup | EFL Cup | European Cup / Champions League | UEFA Cup / Europa League | Total Major Honors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Shankly | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Bob Paisley | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 13 |
| Joe Fagan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Kenny Dalglish | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Gérard Houllier | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Rafael Benítez | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jürgen Klopp | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
Verification Checklist
When researching Liverpool’s trophy record, consider the following verification points:
- Official club sources: Liverpool FC’s official website maintains a current honors list that includes all recognized trophies.
- Competition governing bodies: The Premier League, FA, EFL, UEFA, and FIFA each maintain historical records of winners.
- Historical context: Some competitions, such as the Football League Super Cup or Sheriff of London Charity Shield, are not universally counted as major honors. Discrepancies exist between club records and independent statistical databases.
- Season dating: Trophy wins are typically attributed to the season in which the final was played, not the calendar year of the final itself.
- Shared titles: The FA Community Shield was shared between both teams in years when the match ended in a draw before the introduction of penalty shootouts.
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