LFC said the change will bring it into line with other Premier League Clubs
There were queues outside Anfield before the Liverpool v Real Madrid game on November 4 2025 as searches of fans took place
There were queues outside Anfield before the Liverpool v Real Madrid game on November 4 2025 as searches of fans took place
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Liverpool fans going to Anfield tomorrow and all further home matches will see a major change outside the stadium. For the last few years, supporters have not had to undergo searches before entering the stadium on a consistent basis.
Searches have taken place before some Champions League matches. These tend to involve stewards doing a light body search at the turnstiles. League and cup games have largely been exempt from this. However, supporters attending recent matches have noticed more searches taking place at domestic matches.
This has led to increased queues at the turnstiles and some supporters missing the start of matches. Now, it has been confirmed that searches will take places at every game at Anfield, starting with tomorrow's game against Nottingham Forest which kicks off at 3pm.
Liverpool Football Club issued a statement on its website yesterday evening.
This was entitled "important safety and security update for matches at Anfield" announcing this change.
The club says this measure brings it in line with other Premier League clubs.
It has also said increased "resources" at the turnstiles will be in place to minimise disruption.
The statement said: "Liverpool FC has made an important change to its matchday operations with an updated safety and security policy now in place for all games.
"Every supporter – across general admission and hospitality – will undergo a search before entering the stadium, and these 100% 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."