Liverpool Football Club stands as the most decorated institution in English football history, establishing a standard of domestic and continental dominance that few clubs in world football can match. With twenty top-flight league championships, six European Cups, and a record ten League Cup titles, the Anfield club has amassed a trophy cabinet that spans generations of sustained success.
Navigating the exact count of Liverpool’s silverware requires distinguishing between major trophies and total senior honours. In total, Liverpool have won 52 major trophies, comprising competitive league titles, primary domestic cups, and official European and international competitions. When including traditional single-match openers like the FA Community Shield and regional honours, Liverpool’s grand total reaches 69 senior honors. Every competition, winning season, and historic triumph is detailed below, verified through official competition records updated through the 2025/26 campaign.
Complete Liverpool FC Honours Table
The master honours breakdown categorises all official silverware won by Liverpool Football Club from their founding in 1892 through the 2025/26 season, verified against official records from the Liverpool FC Official Website.
| Competition | Titles Won | Winning Seasons / Years | Category |
| First Division / Premier League | 20 | 1900/01, 1905/06, 1921/22, 1922/23, 1946/47, 1963/64, 1965/66, 1972/73, 1975/76, 1976/77, 1978/79, 1979/80, 1981/82, 1982/83, 1983/84, 1985/86, 1987/88, 1989/90, 2019/20, 2024/25 | Major Domestic |
| European Cup / UEFA Champions League | 6 | 1976/77, 1977/78, 1980/81, 1983/84, 2004/05, 2018/19 | Major European |
| EFL Cup (League Cup) | 10 | 1980/81, 1981/82, 1982/83, 1983/84, 1994/95, 2000/01, 2002/03, 2011/12, 2021/22, 2023/24 | Major Domestic |
| FA Cup | 8 | 1964/65, 1973/74, 1985/86, 1988/89, 1991/92, 2000/01, 2005/06, 2021/22 | Major Domestic |
| UEFA Cup / Europa League | 3 | 1972/73, 1975/76, 2000/01 | Major European |
| UEFA Super Cup | 4 | 1977, 2001, 2005, 2019 | Major European |
| FIFA Club World Cup | 1 | 2019 | Major Worldwide |
| FA Community Shield | 16 (5 shared) | 1964*, 1965*, 1966, 1974, 1976, 1977*, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1986*, 1988, 1989, 1990*, 2001, 2006, 2022 | Super Cup |
| Football League Super Cup | 1 | 1985/86 | Domestic One-Off |
| Total Major Trophies | 52 | Major Silverware Total | Primary |
| Total Senior Honours | 69 | Overall Official Senior Honors Total | Overall |
English League Titles: The 20-Championship Story
Liverpool’s capture of twenty English top-flight league championships reflects a century of domestic supremacy. Their first league title arrived in the 1900/01 season, followed swiftly by a second in 1905/06. Back-to-back league crowns in 1921/22 and 1922/23 established the club as an early power, while the 1946/47 championship marked their first post-WWII success.
The modern era of Liverpool dominance took shape under Bill Shankly in the 1960s, securing championships in 1963/64 and 1965/66. Bob Paisley expanded this foundation during the 1970s and 1980s, engineering the most relentless era of domestic winning in English football history. Between 1972 and 1990, Liverpool won eleven league championships in eighteen seasons.
The thirty-year gap between Kenny Dalglish’s 1989/90 title and Jürgen Klopp’s 2019/20 Premier League victory represented the club’s longest domestic drought. During those three decades, Liverpool finished as league runners-up five times before Klopp ended the wait with a 99-point campaign. Arne Slot subsequently extended this domestic legacy by securing the 2024/25 Premier League championship in his debut season in charge, pulling Liverpool level with Manchester United on twenty top-flight league titles.
| Decade | League Titles Won | Winning Seasons |
| 1900s | 2 | 1900/01, 1905/06 |
| 1920s | 2 | 1921/22, 1922/23 |
| 1940s | 1 | 1946/47 |
| 1960s | 2 | 1963/64, 1965/66 |
| 1970s | 4 | 1972/73, 1975/76, 1976/77, 1978/79 |
| 1980s | 7 | 1979/80, 1981/82, 1982/83, 1983/84, 1985/86, 1987/88, 1989/90 |
| 2010s | 1 | 2019/20 |
| 2020s | 2 | 2020/21, 2024/25 |
European Supremacy: Six European Cups and Continental Dominance
Liverpool’s global reputation is anchored by their performances in continental competition. With six European Cup and UEFA Champions League titles, Liverpool are the most successful English club in Europe, trailing only Real Madrid and AC Milan globally. Official competition statistics maintained by the UEFA Official Website highlight Liverpool’s historic efficiency in European finals.
Their European reign began in Rome in 1977 with a 3–1 victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach, followed by back-to-back success against Club Brugge at Wembley in 1978. Alan Kennedy’s late winner against Real Madrid in Paris sealed their third European Cup in 1981, before a penalty shootout triumph over Roma in 1984 earned their fourth.
The 2005 Champions League final in Istanbul remains one of football’s most celebrated comebacks, as Rafael Benítez’s side overturned a 3–0 deficit against AC Milan to win on penalties and claim the trophy permanently. Fourteen years later, Jürgen Klopp guided Liverpool to their sixth European Cup with a 2–0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in Madrid.
| Season | Competition | Final Opponent | Final Score |
| 1976/77 | European Cup | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 3–1 |
| 1977/78 | European Cup | Club Brugge | 1–0 |
| 1980/81 | European Cup | Real Madrid | 1–0 |
| 1983/84 | European Cup | AS Roma | 1–1 (4–2 pens) |
| 2004/05 | UEFA Champions League | AC Milan | 3–3 (3–2 pens) |
| 2018/19 | UEFA Champions League | Tottenham Hotspur | 2–0 |
Beyond the Champions League, Liverpool hold three UEFA Cup titles, winning in 1973, 1976, and a dramatic 5–4 golden-goal final against Deportivo Alavés in 2001. Their four UEFA Super Cups (1977, 2001, 2005, 2019) and the 2019 FIFA Club World Cup title complete a continental resume unmatched in British football.
Domestic Cup Record: FA Cup and League Cup Success
Liverpool hold the outright record for the most League Cup victories in English football history, lifting the trophy ten times. Their initial dominance came via four consecutive League Cup triumphs between 1981 and 1984 under Bob Paisley and Joe Fagan. Subsequent victories in 1995, 2001, 2003, 2012, 2022, and 2024 established Liverpool’s unmatched affinity for the competition.
The club’s FA Cup record features eight triumphs. Bill Shankly delivered Liverpool’s first FA Cup in 1965 against Leeds United, followed by a second in 1974. Kenny Dalglish led the Reds to famous FA Cup victories in 1986 and 1989, both against Merseyside rivals Everton. Further FA Cup successes arrived in 1992, Michael Owen’s late double against Arsenal in 2001, Steven Gerrard’s long-range equalizer against West Ham in 2006, and a penalty shootout victory over Chelsea in 2022.
Historic Trebles and Doubles
Liverpool’s finest seasons feature multi-trophy triumphs across domestic and European fronts.
The 1983/84 campaign under Joe Fagan stands as Liverpool’s crowning achievement, as they became the first English team to win three major trophies in a single season by securing the League Title, League Cup, and European Cup.
Gérard Houllier orchestrated a unique cup treble in 2000/01, winning the League Cup, FA Cup, and UEFA Cup before adding the UEFA Super Cup and Community Shield later that year.
Liverpool also recorded a domestic League and FA Cup double in 1985/86 under player-manager Kenny Dalglish, alongside double-winning campaigns featuring the League Title and European Cup in both 1976/77 and 1977/78 under Bob Paisley.
Liverpool’s Most Successful Managers
The foundation of Liverpool’s trophy haul rests on a succession of visionary managers who built distinct winning eras at Anfield.
Bob Paisley remains the most decorated manager in Liverpool history, collecting twenty trophies during his nine-year tenure between 1974 and 1983, including six league championships and three European Cups. Bill Shankly laid the modern framework, winning eleven trophies including three league titles, two FA Cups, and the club’s first European trophy.
Kenny Dalglish added ten trophies across two managerial spells, highlighted by three league titles and the 1986 double. In the modern era, Jürgen Klopp revitalized the club by winning eight trophies, completing a full set of major honours including the Premier League, Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup, FA Cup, and two League Cups. Arne Slot continued this lineage by securing the Premier League title in his debut 2024/25 season.
| Manager | Tenure | Total Trophies | Key Silverware |
| Bob Paisley | 1974–1983 | 20 | 6 League Titles, 3 European Cups, 3 League Cups, 1 UEFA Cup, 6 Community Shields |
| Bill Shankly | 1959–1974 | 11 | 3 League Titles, 2 FA Cups, 1 UEFA Cup, 4 Community Shields |
| Kenny Dalglish | 1985–1991, 2011–2012 | 10 | 3 League Titles, 2 FA Cups, 1 League Cup, 1 FL Super Cup, 3 Community Shields |
| Jürgen Klopp | 2015–2024 | 8 | 1 Premier League, 1 Champions League, 1 FA Cup, 2 League Cups, 1 FIFA CWC |
| Gérard Houllier | 1998–2004 | 6 | 1 UEFA Cup, 1 FA Cup, 2 League Cups, 1 UEFA Super Cup, 1 Community Shield |
| Rafael Benítez | 2004–2010 | 4 | 1 UEFA Champions League, 1 FA Cup, 1 UEFA Super Cup, 1 Community Shield |
| Arne Slot | 2024–Present | 1+ | 1 Premier League (2024/25) |
Head-to-Head: Liverpool vs Manchester United Trophy Record
The debate over English football’s most successful club centers on Liverpool and Manchester United. Both clubs remain level on twenty top-flight league titles, but Liverpool hold a clear advantage in European and continental silverware.
Liverpool’s six European Cups double Manchester United’s tally of three, while Liverpool also lead in League Cup victories (10 to 6) and UEFA Cup/Europa League titles (3 to 1). Manchester United retain an advantage in FA Cup victories (13 to 8) and Community Shields (21 to 16). For a comprehensive breakdown of United’s complete honors, explore our Manchester United total trophies guide. Similar in-depth trophy breakdowns are available in our Chelsea total trophies guide, Arsenal total trophies guide, and Barcelona total trophies guide.
| Competition | Liverpool FC | Manchester United | Superior Total |
| First Division / Premier League | 20 | 20 | Tied |
| European Cup / Champions League | 6 | 3 | Liverpool (+3) |
| FA Cup | 8 | 13 | Manchester United (+5) |
| EFL Cup / League Cup | 10 | 6 | Liverpool (+4) |
| UEFA Cup / Europa League | 3 | 1 | Liverpool (+2) |
| UEFA Super Cup | 4 | 1 | Liverpool (+3) |
| FIFA Club World Cup / Intercontinental | 1 | 2 | Manchester United (+1) |
| Total Major Trophies | 52 | 46 | Liverpool (+6) |
| Total Senior Honours | 69 | 67 | Liverpool (+2) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Liverpool have won 69 senior honours in their official history. This total includes 52 major trophies (20 league titles, 6 European Cups, 8 FA Cups, 10 League Cups, 3 UEFA Cups, 4 UEFA Super Cups, and 1 FIFA Club World Cup) alongside 16 FA Community Shields and the 1985/86 Football League Super Cup.
Yes, Liverpool lead Manchester United in major trophies won with 52 to United’s 46. While both clubs are level on twenty English league titles, Liverpool’s six European Cups, ten League Cups, and three UEFA Cups give them the statistical advantage in overall major silverware.
Liverpool won their most recent Premier League title in the 2024/25 season under head coach Arne Slot. This victory marked their twentieth English top-flight championship, building on their 2019/20 title under Jürgen Klopp.
Liverpool have won the European Cup / UEFA Champions League six times (1977, 1978, 1981, 1984, 2005, and 2019). This stands as the highest total achieved by any English club in the competition’s history.
Bob Paisley is Liverpool’s most successful manager, winning twenty trophies between 1974 and 1983. His record includes six English League titles, three European Cups, three League Cups, one UEFA Cup, and six Community Shields.
