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Founding of Liverpool F.C.

When
March 1892
Where
Anfield
Part of
Liverpool F.C. founded at Anfield after the Everton rent dispute

John Houlding founded Liverpool F.C. at Anfield after Everton's departure, gaining official recognition later.

Originally named "Everton F.C. and Athletic Grounds Ltd," the club became Liverpool F.C. in March 1892. It gained official recognition three months later, after The Football Association refused to recognize the club as Everton. Houlding, as owner of Anfield, founded the club to play at the ground.

Sources

  1. Liverpool F.C. Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07
  2. Anfield Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-08

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