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
Category: Testimonial matches
Liverpool v All Stars XI 8-8 (Testimonial: April 8, 1970)
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
Coventry City v Liverpool 2-1 (Testimonial: May 9, 1967)
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:
Brighton and Hove Albion v Liverpool 0-2 (Testimonial: May 3, 1957)
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
Carlisle United v Liverpool 3-3 (Benefit: March 16, 1954)
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
Liverton v Western Command 4-3 (Charity match: May 2, 1945)
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:
Exeter City v Liverpool 1-3 (Benefit match: May 1, 1935)
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):
Liverpool v Manchester United 4-0 (Benefit match: May 10, 1919)
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.
Liverpool v Burnley 1-0 (Charity match)
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:
Charlie Wilson in local benefit match
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
Liverpool v Manchester City 6-5 (John Cox Benefit: September 7, 1903)
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
Englishmen XI v Scotchmen XI 1-2 (Benefit match: September 10, 1900)
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
Liverpool v New Brighton Tower 2-0 (Benefit: September 18, 1899)
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:
Bolton Wanderers v Liverpool 4-2 (Benefit: October 11, 1897)
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
Liverpool v New Brighton Tower 4-1 (Benefit match: September 6, 1897)
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
Liverpool v Burnley 4-3 (Benefit for Joe McQue: April 6, 1896)
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
Preston North End v Liverpool 2-1 (Benefit: November 4, 1895)
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):
Liverpool v Accrington 8-0 (Andrew Hannah’s Benefit: March 26, 1894)
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
