Liverpool’s Fixtures for August & September Confirmed
Liverpool’s fixtures for the first two months of the season have finally been confirmed after TV selections. The Reds will kick off their campaign with an away game against Chelsea on Sunday, August 13th at 4.30pm BST, and will then face Bournemouth at home on Saturday, August 19th at 3pm.
The newly expanded Anfield Road Stand will be in full swing for the first home game of the season, with a capacity of 61,000. Unfortunately, this game won’t be shown live in the UK. Following that, Liverpool will travel to Newcastle on Sunday, August 27th with kick-off at 4.30pm live on Sky Sports.
September will begin with Aston Villa’s visit to Anfield on Sunday, September 3rd with a 2pm start. This will be followed by a trip to Wolves on Saturday, September 16th at 12.30pm on TNT Sports (formerly BT Sport). This game at Wolves is before the first group stage game in the Europa League (Thursday, September 21st).
The Reds will then host West Ham on Sunday, September 24th at 2pm before a trip to Tottenham on Saturday, September 30th at 5.30pm on Sky Sports. The Carabao Cup Third Round will take place on 26/27 September.
August & September Fixtures Overview
Liverpool’s fixtures for the first two months of the season are as follows:
Chelsea (A) – Sunday, Aug 13, 4.30pm – Sky Sports
Bournemouth (H) – Saturday, Aug 19, 3pm
Newcastle (A) – Sunday, Aug 27, 4.30pm – Sky Sports
Aston Villa (H) – Sunday, Sep 3, 2pm
Wolves (A) – Saturday, Sept 16, 12.30pm – TNT Sports
Carabao Cup Third Round – 26/27 September
Tottenham (H) – Saturday, Sept 30, 5.30pm – Sky Sports
All times BST.
Expectations for Liverpool’s Opening Games
Liverpool’s opening two months of fixtures are sure to be exciting for fans as they look to build on last season’s success. Their opening game against Chelsea will be a tough test as they look to make a statement in the Premier League this season.
The Reds’ first home game against Bournemouth will be a great opportunity for the team to show off their newly expanded Anfield Road Stand and get the crowd behind them. Their trip to Newcastle should also be an interesting affair as they look to continue their good form against the Magpies.
The visit of Aston Villa to Anfield will be another exciting game for Liverpool fans as they look to get off to a good start in the league. The trip to Wolves could also prove to be a tricky one as they look to continue their good form against the Midlands side.
The Reds’ first group stage game in the Europa League will be an interesting one as they look to make an impact in Europe this season. The home match against West Ham should also be an exciting affair as they look to get back to winning ways against the Hammers.
Finally, the trip to Tottenham on Saturday, September 30th could prove to be a pivotal game in Liverpool’s season as they look to make a statement against one of their rivals in the league.
Conclusion
Liverpool’s fixtures for the first two months of the season have been confirmed and it looks set to be an exciting start for the Reds. They face some tough tests early on but have the quality and experience to make a statement in the league this season. With their newly expanded Anfield Road Stand and a capacity of 61,000, Liverpool fans are sure to be in full voice throughout August and September as they look to cheer their team on to success this season.