Question
Short answer: According to Wikidata, Liverpool was founded on 3 June 1892. The exact date rests on Wikidata alone; no second source in the register confirms it. The club has played at its current ground since 1892. The registered name is The Liverpool Football Club and Athletic Grounds Limited.
At a glance: Liverpool
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Club | Liverpool |
| Founded | 3 June 1892 |
| Source for the date | Wikidata (P571), single source |
| Home ground since | 1892 |
| Official name | The Liverpool Football Club and Athletic Grounds Limited |
| Wikidata item | Q1130849 |
What the record says about the date
Wikidata’s inception statement (P571) gives 3 June 1892 for Liverpool. The year agrees with the year Liverpool began using Anfield, as recorded by Wikidata (P466) and UEFA’s stadium entry.
The registered name is The Liverpool Football Club and Athletic Grounds Limited.
Liverpool timeline
- 1884: Anfield was built; Everton were its first tenants.
- 1892: Liverpool became the home club at Anfield.
- 1900-01: The club won its first English league title.
- 25 May 1977: The club won its first European Cup, beating Borussia Mönchengladbach 3-1 in Rome.
- 25 May 2005: The club won its fifth European Cup, beating Milan on penalties in the final in Istanbul.
Facts and figures
- Nickname: The Reds
- The club is based in the city of Liverpool.
Frequently asked questions
When was Liverpool founded?
On 3 June 1892, according to Wikidata.
How long has Liverpool played at its current ground?
Since 1892.
Related pages
- Club page: Liverpool
- How many times has Liverpool won the league?
- Liverpool’s stadium
- How many times has Liverpool won the Champions League?
- When was Manchester United founded? Foundation date and early history
- Turkish edition of this page: Liverpool ne zaman kuruldu?
- Football Atlas in English: all pages
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Sources
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q1130849 (accessed 4 November 2026)
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q45671 (accessed 4 November 2026)
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q1130849#P571 (accessed 4 November 2026)
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q45671#P466 (accessed 4 November 2026)
- Source: UEFA (uefa.com) — uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/match/2049560/ (accessed 4 November 2026)
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q1130849#P1448 (accessed 4 November 2026)
Last updated: 4 November 2026 · Data as of: 4 November 2026 · Verified with: Wikidata, UEFA
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