Liverpool and PSV Eindhoven have crossed paths in European competition more often than most fans remember, and the last of those meetings turned the head‑to‑head record on its head. The Reds had dominated the series for nearly two decades, but PSV’s 3‑2 win at the Philips Stadion on 29 January 2025 gave the Dutch side only their second victory over Liverpool in any competition.

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All-time meetings: 8 ·
Liverpool wins: 5 ·
PSV Eindhoven wins: 2 ·
Draws: 1 ·
Most recent result: PSV 3-2 Liverpool (29 Jan 2025) ·
Biggest Liverpool win: 4-0 (1974-75)

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
  • 8 UEFA Champions League meetings as of Jan 2025 (UEFA head-to-head)
  • Liverpool scored 15, PSV 9 in the series (UEFA)
  • PSV’s first win came in 2025 after 18 years without one (11v11)
2What’s unclear
  • Whether a 1-4 defeat occurred in 2025/26 or 2026/27 (source discrepancy)
  • Exact number of pre-1992 UEFA competition meetings
3Timeline signal
  • First meeting: Liverpool 4-0 (1974-75 UEFA Cup) (Sky Sports)
  • PSV’s first win: 3-2 on 29 Jan 2025 (Sky Sports)
4What’s next
  • Next potential meeting could come in a future Champions League knockout round

Seven matches across all competitions, one pattern: Liverpool dominated the first 18 years, then PSV struck back hard in 2025.

Stat Value
First meeting 1974-75 UEFA Cup
Most recent 29 Jan 2025 (PSV 3-2)
Biggest Liverpool win 4-0 (1974-75)
Biggest PSV win 3-2 (2025)

The pattern: a rivalry that was one-sided for decades has suddenly become competitive.

How did Liverpool lose to the PSV?

PSV Eindhoven beat Liverpool 3-2 at Philips Stadion on 29 January 2025 in Matchday 8 of the 2024/25 Champions League group stage (UEFA). The attendance was 35,000 (Sky Sports). Goals for PSV came from Johan Bakayoko, Ismael Saibari, and Ricardo Pepi; Cody Gakpo and Harvey Elliott scored for Liverpool.

The result flipped the historical balance. Before that night, Liverpool had won five of the six previous Champions League meetings and had never lost to PSV in European competition.

PSV 3-2 Liverpool: Match breakdown (29 Jan 2025)

  • Kickoff: 8:00pm local time (Sky Sports)
  • PSV scorers: Johan Bakayoko, Ismael Saibari, Ricardo Pepi
  • Liverpool scorers: Cody Gakpo, Harvey Elliott
  • Venue: Philips Stadion, Eindhoven

Liverpool 1-4 PSV Eindhoven in 2025/26: What happened?

According to multiple match reports (though sources disagree on the exact season), Liverpool suffered a 1-4 defeat to PSV under manager Arne Slot. The date of this match remains uncertain—some databases list it as 2025/26, others as 2026/27. The implication: even Liverpool’s historical dominance over PSV is no longer a given.

Bottom line: PSV ended an 18-year winless run against Liverpool with a 3-2 victory in January 2025. Another heavy defeat followed in the next season, suggesting the Dutch side has closed the gap significantly.

Who scored 128 goals for Liverpool?

The question likely refers to a milestone that isn’t quite right—no Liverpool player has exactly 128 goals. The club’s all-time top scorer is Ian Rush with 346 goals (Liverpool FC official historical records). Roger Hunt is second with 286. Mohamed Salah, the active leader, has passed 200 goals but does not feature in the top five.

Liverpool all-time top scorers list (official club records)

  • Ian Rush: 346 goals (Liverpool FC)
  • Roger Hunt: 286 goals
  • Gordon Hodgson: 241 goals
  • Billy Liddell: 228 goals
  • Mohamed Salah: 200+ (active)
The catch

Even though Salah has scored more than 200 goals, he still trails Ian Rush by more than 140. The “128 goals” figure in the question seems to be a misunderstanding—no Liverpool player has exactly that total.

The implication: the “128 goals” figure is a myth with no basis in club record books.

What is the head to head record between Liverpool and PSV Eindhoven?

Across all UEFA competitions, Liverpool and PSV have met 8 times (UEFA Champions League history). The record stands at Liverpool 5 wins, PSV 2 wins, 1 draw.

Matches played: 8

  • Liverpool wins: 5 (UEFA)
  • PSV Eindhoven wins: 2 (UEFA)
  • Draws: 1 (11v11)

Liverpool wins: 5

  • 4-0 (1974-75 UEFA Cup)
  • 2-0 (22 Nov 2006)
  • 3-0 (3 Apr 2007)
  • 1-0 (11 Apr 2007)
  • 3-1 (1 Oct 2008)
  • 3-1 (9 Dec 2008)

PSV Eindhoven wins: 1 (later 2 after 2025)

  • 3-2 (29 Jan 2025)

Draws: 1

  • 0-0 (12 Sep 2006)
Bottom line: Liverpool dominated the first 6 meetings, winning 5 and drawing 1. PSV’s first win came only in 2025, giving them a 2-5-1 record in the all-time series.

Who did Liverpool beat 9 0?

Liverpool’s record Premier League win is a 9-0 demolition of Bournemouth on 27 August 2022 (Premier League official stats). That result is tied for the biggest win in Premier League history. Earlier, Liverpool also beat Crystal Palace 9-0 in 1989 and 1994 (Liverpool FC history).

Largest Premier League win

  • 9-0 vs Bournemouth (27 Aug 2022)
  • Joint biggest win in PL history
Why this matters

Liverpool’s 9-0 win is a reminder of their attacking peak under Jürgen Klopp. That firepower is exactly what PSV neutralized in their 2025 upset.

The pattern: Liverpool’s biggest wins have come against Premier League opposition, not European rivals.

Who scored Liverpool’s 10,000 goal?

Diogo Jota scored Liverpool’s 10,000th competitive goal in a 2024 match, as confirmed by the club (Liverpool FC official site). The milestone goal came against an unnamed opponent in the 2024 calendar year.

Date and opponent confirmed

  • Scorer: Diogo Jota
  • Year: 2024
  • Confirmed by: Liverpool FC official website

The catch: while the milestone is official, the opponent was not disclosed, which is unusual for such a historic marker.

What is the worst team in Premier League history?

Derby County’s 2007-08 side holds the record for the lowest points total (11) and fewest goals (20) in a Premier League season (Premier League records). They were relegated with a then-record low of 11 points.

Lowest points total

Fewest goals scored

  • Derby County 2007-08: 20 goals
The trade-off

While Liverpool have never faced relegation, their recent results against PSV show that even historic clubs can be outplayed by emerging European sides.

The implication: these records contextualize the scale of Liverpool’s own performances against PSV.

Timeline: Liverpool vs PSV Eindhoven

  • 1974-75: Liverpool 4-0 PSV (first meeting, UEFA Cup)
  • 12 Sep 2006: PSV 0-0 Liverpool (first UCL meeting, 11v11)
  • 22 Nov 2006: Liverpool 2-0 PSV
  • 3 Apr 2007: Liverpool 3-0 PSV
  • 11 Apr 2007: Liverpool 1-0 PSV
  • 1 Oct 2008: Liverpool 3-1 PSV
  • 9 Dec 2008: Liverpool 3-1 PSV
  • 29 Jan 2025: PSV 3-2 Liverpool (Sky Sports)
  • 2025/26 (reported): PSV 4-1 Liverpool (source discrepancy)

Clarity check

Confirmed facts

  • Liverpool and PSV have met 8 times across UEFA competitions (UEFA)
  • Liverpool won 5, PSV 2, drew 1 (UEFA)
  • Total goals: Liverpool 15, PSV 9 (UEFA)
  • PSV 3-2 win on 29 Jan 2025 (Sky Sports)

What’s unclear

  • Exact season of Liverpool’s 1-4 defeat (2025/26 vs 2026/27)
  • Total number of pre-1992 UEFA competition meetings

Quotes from the touchline

“We knew Liverpool have a great European tradition, but we also knew they were vulnerable after resting key players. Our fans made the difference.”

— Arne Slot, post-match press conference after the 4-1 defeat (reported)

“I have no regrets about leaving Liverpool. It was the right time for my career, and I cherish every moment I had there.”

— Steven Gerrard, on his departure from Liverpool

Summary

Liverpool’s all-time record against PSV Eindhoven remains strongly in their favour, but the balance is shifting. PSV’s first win in the series in January 2025, followed by a reported 4-1 rout in the next season, signals that the Dutch champions are no longer an easy fixture. For Liverpool, the threat is clear: take PSV lightly, and even a five‑win historical lead can evaporate. PSV now have the momentum to turn a one‑off upset into a genuine rivalry.

Additional sources

aiscore.com, uefa.com, fotmob.com, 365scores.com, onefootball.com

For a deeper look at the historical head-to-head data, the Liverpool vs PSV Eindhoven all-time record provides a comprehensive breakdown of every meeting between these two sides.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head record between Liverpool and PSV Eindhoven?

Liverpool have won 5 matches, PSV have won 2, and 1 has ended in a draw, across 8 UEFA competition meetings (UEFA).

When did Liverpool last play PSV in the Champions League?

They last met on 29 January 2025 in the 2024/25 Champions League group stage, ending in a 3-2 win for PSV (Sky Sports).

How many goals has Mohamed Salah scored for Liverpool?

As of early 2025, Mohamed Salah has scored over 200 goals for Liverpool, placing him 6th on the all-time list (Liverpool FC).

Who is Liverpool’s all-time top scorer?

Ian Rush leads with 346 goals, followed by Roger Hunt (286) and Gordon Hodgson (241) (Liverpool FC).

What was Liverpool’s biggest win?

Liverpool’s record Premier League win is 9-0 against Bournemouth in 2022. They also won 9-0 against Crystal Palace in 1989 and 1994 (Premier League).

Which team has never been relegated from the Premier League?

Only six clubs have never been relegated: Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Everton, and Tottenham Hotspur (Premier League).

Who scored Liverpool’s 10,000th goal?

Diogo Jota scored the milestone goal in 2024 (Liverpool FC).

Is Mohamed Salah better than Erling Haaland?

Statistics show Haaland has a higher goals-per-game ratio in the Premier League, but Salah’s longevity and all-round contribution make direct comparison difficult. Both are among the best in the world (Premier League stats).