Michael Reid
@michaelreid.bsky.social
Football Data Editor for @optajoe.com. Mainly Liverpool stats. As seen on LFCTV.
My Substack: https://mreidstats.substack.com/
My Substack: https://mreidstats.substack.com/
What's happening to the champions?
I've taken a look at some of the patterns that explain Liverpool's start to 2025-26.
It's a long read on long passes, pressing, possession, set-plays, away form and more - and it's free at the link below. #LFC
mreidstats.substack.com/p/whats-happ...
I've taken a look at some of the patterns that explain Liverpool's start to 2025-26.
It's a long read on long passes, pressing, possession, set-plays, away form and more - and it's free at the link below. #LFC
mreidstats.substack.com/p/whats-happ...
What's happening to the champions?
Six trends, from long passing, to pressing, to away form.
mreidstats.substack.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:07 AM
What's happening to the champions?
I've taken a look at some of the patterns that explain Liverpool's start to 2025-26.
It's a long read on long passes, pressing, possession, set-plays, away form and more - and it's free at the link below. #LFC
mreidstats.substack.com/p/whats-happ...
I've taken a look at some of the patterns that explain Liverpool's start to 2025-26.
It's a long read on long passes, pressing, possession, set-plays, away form and more - and it's free at the link below. #LFC
mreidstats.substack.com/p/whats-happ...
5 chances created from Florian Wirtz tonight - more than any player in the match.
16 chances created in his first 4 Champions League games for Liverpool - the most any #LFC player has created over a run of 4 Champions League apps on Opta's records.
16 chances created in his first 4 Champions League games for Liverpool - the most any #LFC player has created over a run of 4 Champions League apps on Opta's records.
November 4, 2025 at 10:02 PM
5 chances created from Florian Wirtz tonight - more than any player in the match.
16 chances created in his first 4 Champions League games for Liverpool - the most any #LFC player has created over a run of 4 Champions League apps on Opta's records.
16 chances created in his first 4 Champions League games for Liverpool - the most any #LFC player has created over a run of 4 Champions League apps on Opta's records.
Reposted by Michael Reid
Two match previews for Man City Men hitting Patreon soon!
- MCFC vs Dortmund w/ @bflem.bsky.social
- MCFC vs Liverpool w/ @michaelreid.bsky.social
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- MCFC vs Dortmund w/ @bflem.bsky.social
- MCFC vs Liverpool w/ @michaelreid.bsky.social
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November 3, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Two match previews for Man City Men hitting Patreon soon!
- MCFC vs Dortmund w/ @bflem.bsky.social
- MCFC vs Liverpool w/ @michaelreid.bsky.social
Subscribe to know when the episodes are live: patreon.com/user?u=94168109
- MCFC vs Dortmund w/ @bflem.bsky.social
- MCFC vs Liverpool w/ @michaelreid.bsky.social
Subscribe to know when the episodes are live: patreon.com/user?u=94168109
A win! An actual win!
I look at how Aston Villa played into Liverpool's hands on Saturday, Mo Salah's 250 goals, and when was the last time #LFC only made 1 substitution in a match?
mreidstats.substack.com/p/aston-vill...
I look at how Aston Villa played into Liverpool's hands on Saturday, Mo Salah's 250 goals, and when was the last time #LFC only made 1 substitution in a match?
mreidstats.substack.com/p/aston-vill...
Aston Villa (H) 2025-26 - The Stats
Salah hits 250 Liverpool goals as Liverpool end their losing run
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November 3, 2025 at 10:28 AM
A win! An actual win!
I look at how Aston Villa played into Liverpool's hands on Saturday, Mo Salah's 250 goals, and when was the last time #LFC only made 1 substitution in a match?
mreidstats.substack.com/p/aston-vill...
I look at how Aston Villa played into Liverpool's hands on Saturday, Mo Salah's 250 goals, and when was the last time #LFC only made 1 substitution in a match?
mreidstats.substack.com/p/aston-vill...
Aston Villa are the 10th club Mo Salah has scored 10+ goals against for #LFC (also Arsenal, Bournemouth, Brighton, Man City, Man Utd, Newcastle, Southampton, Spurs, West Ham).
He's just the 2nd Liverpool player to score 10+ goals against 10+ sides, after Ian Rush (11).
He's just the 2nd Liverpool player to score 10+ goals against 10+ sides, after Ian Rush (11).
November 1, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Aston Villa are the 10th club Mo Salah has scored 10+ goals against for #LFC (also Arsenal, Bournemouth, Brighton, Man City, Man Utd, Newcastle, Southampton, Spurs, West Ham).
He's just the 2nd Liverpool player to score 10+ goals against 10+ sides, after Ian Rush (11).
He's just the 2nd Liverpool player to score 10+ goals against 10+ sides, after Ian Rush (11).
Liverpool have lost 6 of their last 7 games in all competitions.
It's only the second time in the last 70 years that they've lost 6 times in any run of 7 games within a single season, after September-October 2009 under Rafa Benítez.
It's only the second time in the last 70 years that they've lost 6 times in any run of 7 games within a single season, after September-October 2009 under Rafa Benítez.
October 29, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Liverpool have lost 6 of their last 7 games in all competitions.
It's only the second time in the last 70 years that they've lost 6 times in any run of 7 games within a single season, after September-October 2009 under Rafa Benítez.
It's only the second time in the last 70 years that they've lost 6 times in any run of 7 games within a single season, after September-October 2009 under Rafa Benítez.
Liverpool have conceded in the opening 15 minutes of 4 consecutive Premier League games for the first time since January 1996.
October 25, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Liverpool have conceded in the opening 15 minutes of 4 consecutive Premier League games for the first time since January 1996.
Mo Salah has now started each of Liverpool's last 50 Premier League games.
He's the first forward to start 50+ consecutive league games for #LFC since Ian Rush from February 1986 to May 1987 (56).
He's the first forward to start 50+ consecutive league games for #LFC since Ian Rush from February 1986 to May 1987 (56).
October 25, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Mo Salah has now started each of Liverpool's last 50 Premier League games.
He's the first forward to start 50+ consecutive league games for #LFC since Ian Rush from February 1986 to May 1987 (56).
He's the first forward to start 50+ consecutive league games for #LFC since Ian Rush from February 1986 to May 1987 (56).
Reposted by Michael Reid
507 - Liverpool's opponents have played 507 long passes against them in the Premier League this season, accounting for 20.3% of their passes. This is both the highest total and ratio faced by any side in the division in 2025-26. Style.
October 24, 2025 at 9:53 AM
507 - Liverpool's opponents have played 507 long passes against them in the Premier League this season, accounting for 20.3% of their passes. This is both the highest total and ratio faced by any side in the division in 2025-26. Style.
Florian Wirtz leads all Premier League players in all competitions in 2025-26 for:
Chances created (29)
Open play chances created (26)
Expected assists (3.0)
He is still top for chances created when making it per 90 among all players with 200+ mins (3.1). #LFC
Chances created (29)
Open play chances created (26)
Expected assists (3.0)
He is still top for chances created when making it per 90 among all players with 200+ mins (3.1). #LFC
October 23, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Florian Wirtz leads all Premier League players in all competitions in 2025-26 for:
Chances created (29)
Open play chances created (26)
Expected assists (3.0)
He is still top for chances created when making it per 90 among all players with 200+ mins (3.1). #LFC
Chances created (29)
Open play chances created (26)
Expected assists (3.0)
He is still top for chances created when making it per 90 among all players with 200+ mins (3.1). #LFC
Curtis Jones completed 122 of his 127 passes tonight - the most on Opta's records (from 2003-04) by a Liverpool player in a single Champions League game. #LFC
October 22, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Curtis Jones completed 122 of his 127 passes tonight - the most on Opta's records (from 2003-04) by a Liverpool player in a single Champions League game. #LFC
Tonight was Federico Chiesa's 22nd appearance for Liverpool in all competitions - none of which have been drawn (W14 L8).
This is now an all-time club record for longest start to a player's #LFC career without a draw - surpassing a record set in 1895-96 by George Allan (21).
This is now an all-time club record for longest start to a player's #LFC career without a draw - surpassing a record set in 1895-96 by George Allan (21).
October 22, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Tonight was Federico Chiesa's 22nd appearance for Liverpool in all competitions - none of which have been drawn (W14 L8).
This is now an all-time club record for longest start to a player's #LFC career without a draw - surpassing a record set in 1895-96 by George Allan (21).
This is now an all-time club record for longest start to a player's #LFC career without a draw - surpassing a record set in 1895-96 by George Allan (21).
Hugo Ekitike is only the 7th player in the last 60 years to score in at least 5 of his first 8 starts for Liverpool in all comps:
Kenny Dalglish (6)
John Aldridge (8)
Ronny Rosenthal (6)
Don Hutchison (5)
Mo Salah (6)
Diogo Jota (5)
🆕️Hugo Ekitike (5)
#LFC
Kenny Dalglish (6)
John Aldridge (8)
Ronny Rosenthal (6)
Don Hutchison (5)
Mo Salah (6)
Diogo Jota (5)
🆕️Hugo Ekitike (5)
#LFC
October 22, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Hugo Ekitike is only the 7th player in the last 60 years to score in at least 5 of his first 8 starts for Liverpool in all comps:
Kenny Dalglish (6)
John Aldridge (8)
Ronny Rosenthal (6)
Don Hutchison (5)
Mo Salah (6)
Diogo Jota (5)
🆕️Hugo Ekitike (5)
#LFC
Kenny Dalglish (6)
John Aldridge (8)
Ronny Rosenthal (6)
Don Hutchison (5)
Mo Salah (6)
Diogo Jota (5)
🆕️Hugo Ekitike (5)
#LFC
Found this one hard to write.
But here's a free 1,600+ words where I identify 7 trends of Liverpool's current run of defeats to try rationalise things.
Time for some positive numbers on Gakpo and Chiesa also in my latest Substack post.
mreidstats.substack.com/p/manchester...
But here's a free 1,600+ words where I identify 7 trends of Liverpool's current run of defeats to try rationalise things.
Time for some positive numbers on Gakpo and Chiesa also in my latest Substack post.
mreidstats.substack.com/p/manchester...
Manchester United (H) 2025-26 - The Stats
Where to start?
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October 20, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Found this one hard to write.
But here's a free 1,600+ words where I identify 7 trends of Liverpool's current run of defeats to try rationalise things.
Time for some positive numbers on Gakpo and Chiesa also in my latest Substack post.
mreidstats.substack.com/p/manchester...
But here's a free 1,600+ words where I identify 7 trends of Liverpool's current run of defeats to try rationalise things.
Time for some positive numbers on Gakpo and Chiesa also in my latest Substack post.
mreidstats.substack.com/p/manchester...
Great to be back on the LFCTV Premier League Review Show having a look at Liverpool's season so far.
Numbers and clips on the attack, defence, late goals, van Dijk, Salah, Gakpo and plenty more. #LFC
Numbers and clips on the attack, defence, late goals, van Dijk, Salah, Gakpo and plenty more. #LFC
October 9, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Great to be back on the LFCTV Premier League Review Show having a look at Liverpool's season so far.
Numbers and clips on the attack, defence, late goals, van Dijk, Salah, Gakpo and plenty more. #LFC
Numbers and clips on the attack, defence, late goals, van Dijk, Salah, Gakpo and plenty more. #LFC
Since the start of last season, Liverpool have conceded 2+ goals in 16 matches away from Anfield - no current Premier League side has done so more times outside their home ground in this time.
I look at the numbers in my round-up of the Chelsea loss. #LFC
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I look at the numbers in my round-up of the Chelsea loss. #LFC
mreidstats.substack.com/p/chelsea-a-...
Chelsea (A) 2025-26 - The Stats
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October 5, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Since the start of last season, Liverpool have conceded 2+ goals in 16 matches away from Anfield - no current Premier League side has done so more times outside their home ground in this time.
I look at the numbers in my round-up of the Chelsea loss. #LFC
mreidstats.substack.com/p/chelsea-a-...
I look at the numbers in my round-up of the Chelsea loss. #LFC
mreidstats.substack.com/p/chelsea-a-...
Reposted by Michael Reid
21 - Most chances created for Premier League clubs in all competitions this season:
21 - Florian Wirtz
21 - Jack Grealish
18 - Bryan Mbeumo
17 - Bruno Fernandes
16 - 5 players
Agenda.
21 - Florian Wirtz
21 - Jack Grealish
18 - Bryan Mbeumo
17 - Bruno Fernandes
16 - 5 players
Agenda.
October 1, 2025 at 10:23 AM
21 - Most chances created for Premier League clubs in all competitions this season:
21 - Florian Wirtz
21 - Jack Grealish
18 - Bryan Mbeumo
17 - Bruno Fernandes
16 - 5 players
Agenda.
21 - Florian Wirtz
21 - Jack Grealish
18 - Bryan Mbeumo
17 - Bruno Fernandes
16 - 5 players
Agenda.
Can you deserve to lose but also be unlucky to lose at the same time?
Stats looking into that, plus Liverpool's set-piece record, and an all-time club record for Federico Chiesa in my round-up of Liverpool's defeat to Crystal Palace. #LFC
mreidstats.substack.com/p/crystal-pa...
Stats looking into that, plus Liverpool's set-piece record, and an all-time club record for Federico Chiesa in my round-up of Liverpool's defeat to Crystal Palace. #LFC
mreidstats.substack.com/p/crystal-pa...
Crystal Palace (A) 2025-26 - The Stats
A game of two halves, as Liverpool concede their latest Premier League winner, but Chiesa breaks records.
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September 29, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Can you deserve to lose but also be unlucky to lose at the same time?
Stats looking into that, plus Liverpool's set-piece record, and an all-time club record for Federico Chiesa in my round-up of Liverpool's defeat to Crystal Palace. #LFC
mreidstats.substack.com/p/crystal-pa...
Stats looking into that, plus Liverpool's set-piece record, and an all-time club record for Federico Chiesa in my round-up of Liverpool's defeat to Crystal Palace. #LFC
mreidstats.substack.com/p/crystal-pa...
Liverpool face Crystal Palace this weekend, who are unbeaten in 17 all comps.
It's the longest unbeaten run Liverpool have faced in the Premier League since Man City, March 2024 (20).
#LFC have only won one of last 9 league games against sides on 17+ game unbeaten runs (D6 L2).
It's the longest unbeaten run Liverpool have faced in the Premier League since Man City, March 2024 (20).
#LFC have only won one of last 9 league games against sides on 17+ game unbeaten runs (D6 L2).
September 25, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Liverpool face Crystal Palace this weekend, who are unbeaten in 17 all comps.
It's the longest unbeaten run Liverpool have faced in the Premier League since Man City, March 2024 (20).
#LFC have only won one of last 9 league games against sides on 17+ game unbeaten runs (D6 L2).
It's the longest unbeaten run Liverpool have faced in the Premier League since Man City, March 2024 (20).
#LFC have only won one of last 9 league games against sides on 17+ game unbeaten runs (D6 L2).
Last night, Giovanni Leoni completed 88 passes - the most by a player on their Liverpool debut since Andy Robertson v Crystal Palace in August 2017 (92).
Also won 4/5 duels, and no #LFC player made more interceptions (3) or clearances (6).
Horrible news on his injury.
Also won 4/5 duels, and no #LFC player made more interceptions (3) or clearances (6).
Horrible news on his injury.
September 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Last night, Giovanni Leoni completed 88 passes - the most by a player on their Liverpool debut since Andy Robertson v Crystal Palace in August 2017 (92).
Also won 4/5 duels, and no #LFC player made more interceptions (3) or clearances (6).
Horrible news on his injury.
Also won 4/5 duels, and no #LFC player made more interceptions (3) or clearances (6).
Horrible news on his injury.
Liverpool have now won 6 consecutive games by exactly one goal - the longest ever run of one-goal wins in the club's entire history. #LFC
September 23, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Liverpool have now won 6 consecutive games by exactly one goal - the longest ever run of one-goal wins in the club's entire history. #LFC
Hugo Ekitike is the first Liverpool player to both score and be red carded in the same game at Anfield since Steven Gerrard v Aston Villa in September 2001. #LFC
September 23, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Hugo Ekitike is the first Liverpool player to both score and be red carded in the same game at Anfield since Steven Gerrard v Aston Villa in September 2001. #LFC
In Federico Chiesa and Giovanni Leoni, Liverpool have named 2 Italians in the same starting XI for only the third time ever.
December 2009 v Fiorentina - Dossena, Aquilani
September 2014 v West Ham - Balotelli, Borini
🇮🇹 #LFC
December 2009 v Fiorentina - Dossena, Aquilani
September 2014 v West Ham - Balotelli, Borini
🇮🇹 #LFC
September 23, 2025 at 6:13 PM
In Federico Chiesa and Giovanni Leoni, Liverpool have named 2 Italians in the same starting XI for only the third time ever.
December 2009 v Fiorentina - Dossena, Aquilani
September 2014 v West Ham - Balotelli, Borini
🇮🇹 #LFC
December 2009 v Fiorentina - Dossena, Aquilani
September 2014 v West Ham - Balotelli, Borini
🇮🇹 #LFC