Liverpool FC faced Leeds United on Sunday in their final preseason friendly of the United States summer tour. The Liverpool vs Leeds United clash took place at Soldier Field in Chicago, giving both teams one last competitive test before the start of the 2026–27 season.
Liverpool entered the match unbeaten under new manager Andoni Iraola after victories over Sunderland and Wrexham, while Leeds arrived with renewed confidence following a 1–0 win against Sunderland.
The meeting also renewed a rivalry that produced two entertaining Premier League draws last season, making Liverpool vs Leeds United another valuable opportunity for both managers to assess their squads ahead of the new campaign.
Liverpool vs Leeds United Team News
Liverpool kept enhancing the squad’s fitness, with World Cup returnees Florian Wirtz, Ryan Gravenberch, and Alexander Isak all expected to play. Young talents Rio Ngumoha and Trey Nyoni stayed in the mix following strong performances during the tour.
Liverpool were without defender Joe Gomez, who missed the match through injury.
Leeds, managed by Daniel Farke, looked to continue their positive momentum after defeating Sunderland. Summer signing Harry Wilson was expected to feature against his former academy club.
Recent Meetings and How to Watch
During the 2025–26 Premier League season, the two clubs were evenly matched, with a 3–3 draw at Elland Road followed by a goalless game at Anfield.
Supporters could watch the Liverpool vs Leeds United match live on Liverpool’s official All Red Video streaming service, while live text commentary was available through BBC Sport. The fixture served as the final step in both clubs’ preparations before competitive football returned later this month.
Half-Time Update
Liverpool take a commanding 2-0 lead over Leeds United into the break at Soldier Field after controlling the opening 45 minutes with an impressive attacking display.
Key Match Moments
1′ Kickoff: Leeds United get the match underway, but Liverpool quickly win a throw-in on the left flank.
3′ Goal Kick – Leeds United: Milos Kerkez delivers an early cross that sails over the bar.
4′ Corner – Leeds United: Daniel James sparks a counterattack, forcing Jeremie Frimpong to concede the first corner of the match.
7′ Goal – Liverpool 1-0 Leeds United: Luke Chambers opens the scoring from a set-piece.
12′ Offside – Liverpool: Alexander Isak is caught offside after a through ball over the top.
16′ Corners – Leeds United: Leeds earn two successive corners, but Ifeanyi Ndukwe clears both deliveries.
20′ Throw-In – Liverpool: A midfield challenge between Trey Nyoni and Ethan Ampadu results in a Liverpool throw-in.
24′ Yellow Card – Leeds United: Ao Tanaka is booked for a late challenge on Dominik Szoboszlai.
28′ Offside – Liverpool: Rio Ngumoha is flagged after Florian Wirtz plays a clever pass behind the defense.
32′ Goal Kick – Liverpool: Lukas Nmecha fires wide from distance.
34′ Substitution – Leeds United: Gabriel Gudmundsson goes off injured and Sebastiaan Bornauw replaces him.
37′ Corner – Liverpool: Frimpong wins Liverpool’s first corner after his cross is blocked.
40′ Goal – Liverpool 2-0 Leeds United: Florian Wirtz finishes from close range after an excellent assist from Milos Kerkez.
43′ Throw-In – Leeds United: Jayden Bogle wins a throw-in deep inside Liverpool’s half, but the Reds clear the danger.
45+2′ Half-Time: Liverpool head into the break with a deserved 2-0 advantage after dominating possession and creating the better chances.
Second Half Update
Leeds United produced a remarkable second-half comeback to defeat Liverpool 4-2 in their preseason friendly at Soldier Field. After trailing at the break, Leeds scored four unanswered goals as their halftime substitutions transformed the contest.
Key Match Moments
45′ Substitutions – Liverpool: Curtis Jones, Federico Chiesa, Ryan Gravenberch and Lewis Koumas replace Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak, Trey Nyoni and Rio Ngumoha.
45′ Substitutions – Leeds United: Brenden Aaronson, Harry Wilson, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Sean Longstaff replace Anton Stach, Daniel James, Lukas Nmecha and Ao Tanaka.
46′ Second Half Begins: Leeds United restart play looking for a way back into the match.
52′ Goal Kick – Liverpool: Leeds’ high press forces an overhit pass out of play.
55′ Corner – Leeds United: Harry Wilson wins a corner, but Liverpool clear the delivery.
60′ Goal – Liverpool 2-1 Leeds United: Brenden Aaronson capitalizes on a mistake by Milos Kerkez before firing past Giorgi Mamardashvili.
63′ Offside – Liverpool: Federico Chiesa is flagged after running onto a pass from Dominik Szoboszlai.
67′ Substitution – Liverpool: Harvey Elliott replaces Dominik Szoboszlai.
68′ Substitutions – Liverpool: Mor Talla Ndiaye, Konstantinos Tsimikas and Calvin Ramsay replace Luke Chambers, Milos Kerkez and Kieran Morrison.
71′ Goal – Liverpool 2-2 Leeds United: Dominic Calvert-Lewin heads home from Ethan Ampadu’s long throw after Joe Rodon’s flick-on.
73′ Goal – Liverpool 2-3 Leeds United: Sean Longstaff scores after a poor clearance by Curtis Jones, with Aaronson providing the assist.
76′ Substitution – Liverpool: Calum Scanlon replaces Jeremie Frimpong.
79′ Corner – Leeds United: Leeds win another corner after sustained pressure forces a defensive clearance.
82′ Substitutions – Leeds United: Wilfried Gnonto and Jayden Lienou replace Jayden Bogle and James Justin.
85′ Goal – Liverpool 2-4 Leeds United: Calvert-Lewin heads in his second goal from another Ethan Ampadu long throw, this time flicked on by Sebastiaan Bornauw.
88′ Yellow Card – Leeds United: Brenden Aaronson is booked for a tactical foul.
90′ Full-Time: Leeds United complete a stunning 4-2 comeback victory over Liverpool at Soldier Field.
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