Liverpool has announced that all supporters will be searched before entering Anfield in a move that takes the club in line with other Premier League teams.
Extra security staff will be deployed outside the stadium in order to make the transition as seamless as possible, and the Reds have asked for patience from fans amid the gameday changes.
Liverpool, which just learnt of two fixture changes in January, said that the changes will have "minimal impact" on how supporters experience their visits to Anfield, but the new security measures will undoubtedly add delays as supporters wait to get inside the stadium.
A Liverpool statement said: "Every supporter – across general admission and hospitality – will undergo a search before entering the stadium, and these 100 per cent searches will continue up until and after kick-off. This change will bring LFC into line with other Premier League clubs.
"Fans are advised to arrive early at Anfield, with turnstiles opening two hours before kick-off for general admission and three hours before for hospitality, allowing enough time for the necessary checks before entry.
"More resources have been allocated at turnstiles to ensure this important safety and security update will have minimal impact on fans' overall match experience.
"LFC appreciates the understanding of supporters and asks them to work with stewards and follow their guidance to ensure a safe and secure matchday. In the event that abuse is directed at stewards or any club employee, it will not be tolerated and will result in access being denied to the stadium and possible club sanctions.
"The safety of fans attending Anfield is paramount and the club works in close partnership with Merseyside Police and other partner agencies to safeguard fans while attending the match, with a range of measures to keep them safe."
General view inside the Anfield
Anfield is introducing more security measures (Image: 2025 Liverpool FC)
Meanwhile, Liverpool returns to action this weekend as Nottingham Forest visits Anfield in the Premier League.
The Reds are aiming for a third straight home win after victories over Aston Villa and Real Madrid prior to the international break – but it is not all rosy for Arne Slot's men.
They have lost seven of their last 10 games in all competitions and go into the weekend's round of fixtures in eighth position in the Premier League, eight points behind Arsenal at the top of the table.
Alisson is expected to return to the team for the game against Forest, but Jeremie Frimpong and long-term absentee Giovanni Leoni remain sidelined.