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Category: Testimonial matches

Liverpool XI v Lancashire XI 2-4 (Testimonial: September 19, 1977)

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September 19, 1977 Key note: “Ian Callaghan has never had a night like it. He missed twice from the penalty spot, succeeded with a third

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Liverpool v All Stars XI 8-8 (Testimonial: April 8, 1970)

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April 8, 1970 Key note: “The name Anfield is synonymous with great soccer occasions. Bulging at its 54,000 capacity seams it has seen some great

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Coventry City v Liverpool 2-1 (Testimonial: May 9, 1967)

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May 9, 1967 Match: Testimonial for George Curtis and Mick Kearns, at Highfield Road, kick-off: 19:30. Coventry City – Liverpool 2-1 (2-1). Attendance: 25,040. Referee:

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Brighton and Hove Albion v Liverpool 0-2 (Testimonial: May 3, 1957)

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May 3, 1957 Match: Testimonial, at Goldstone Ground. Brighton and Hove Albion – Liverpool 0-2 (0-2). Brighton (2-3-5): Liverpool (2-3-5): Tommy Younger, John Molyneux, Ronnie

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Carlisle United v Liverpool 3-3 (Benefit: March 16, 1954)

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March 16, 1954 Match: Benefit for Billy Hogan, at Brunton Park, kick-off: 19:30. Carlisle United – Liverpool 3-3 (1-2). Attendance: 6,500. Referee: Mr. W. Hodgson

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Liverton v Western Command 4-3 (Charity match: May 2, 1945)

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May 2, 1945 Match: Benefit for the Command Welfare Funds, at Goodison Park, kick-off: 18:30. Liverton – Western Command 4-3 (1-0). Attendance: 8,410; gate receipts:

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Exeter City v Liverpool 1-3 (Benefit match: May 1, 1935)

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May 1, 1935 Match: Benefit for Jimmy Walsh, at St. James’ Park. Exeter City – Liverpool 1-3 (1-1). Attendance: 5,000. Exeter City (2-3-5): Liverpool (2-3-5):

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Liverpool v Manchester United 4-0 (Benefit match: May 10, 1919)

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May 10, 1919 Match: Benefit for the Footballers’ War Fund, at Anfield. Liverpool – Manchester United 4-0 (1-0). Attendance: 10,000; gate receipts: £300. Referee: Mr.

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Liverpool v Burnley 1-0 (Charity match)

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Wednesday, April 29 – 1914 Match: Benefit for The Theatrical Gala Funds, at Anfield, kick-off: 18:00. Liverpool – Burnley 1-0 (0-0). Attendance: 10,000. Gate receipt:

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Charlie Wilson in local benefit match

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September 19, 1905 Tom Bartley, of Flint, Welsh international in 1889, who has played with Glossop and Earlestown, being associated with the latter club for

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Liverpool v Manchester City 6-5 (John Cox Benefit: September 7, 1903)

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September 7, 1903 Match: Testimonial for John Cox, at Anfield. Liverpool – Manchester City 6-5 (5-0). Attendance: 1,000. Liverpool (2-3-5): Peter Platt, Alex Raisbeck, George

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Englishmen XI v Scotchmen XI 1-2 (Benefit match: September 10, 1900)

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September 10, 1900 Benefit: Willie Muir’s benefit, at Goodison Park. Englishmen XI – Scotchmen XI 1-2. Attendance: 5,000. Englishmen (2-3-5): George Kitchen, Billy Balmer, Smart

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Liverpool v New Brighton Tower 2-0 (Benefit: September 18, 1899)

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September 18, 1899 Match: Benefit for Billy Dunlop, at Anfield. Liverpool – New Brighton Tower 2-0 (0-0) (match played over 2 x 35 min.). Attendance:

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Bolton Wanderers v Liverpool 4-2 (Benefit: October 11, 1897)

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October 11, 1897 Match: Benefit for John Somerville, at Burnden Park. Bolton Wanderers – Liverpool 4-2 (2-0). The goals: 1-0 Brown (penalty), 2-0 Paton, 2-1

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Liverpool v New Brighton Tower 4-1 (Benefit match: September 6, 1897)

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September 6, 1897 Key note: “Quite 3,000 spectators put in an appearance on the Anfield Road ground last evening to witness the game between these

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Liverpool v Burnley 4-3 (Benefit for Joe McQue: April 6, 1896)

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April 6, 1896 Match: Testimonial for Joe McQue, at Anfield, kick-off: 11:30. Liverpool – Burnley 4-3 (3-0). Attendance: 5,000. Referee: Mr. Roache. Liverpool (2-3-5): Harry

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Preston North End v Liverpool 2-1 (Benefit: November 4, 1895)

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November 4, 1895 Match: Benefit for Bob Holmes, at Deepdale. Preston North End – Liverpool 2-1 (1-1). Attendance: 2,000; receipts: £60. Preston North End (2-3-5):

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Liverpool v Accrington 8-0 (Andrew Hannah’s Benefit: March 26, 1894)

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March 26, 1894 Match: Andrew Hannah Benefit, at Anfield. Liverpool – Accrington 8-0 (4-0). Attendance: 5,000. Liverpool (2-3-5): Matt McQueen, Andrew Hannah, Duncan McLean, John

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