The 1954–55 season was the 63rd season in Liverpool F.C.'s existence and their first year in the Second Division since 1905, after their relegation from the First Division the previous season.

Not only did Liverpool not make any sort of promotion challenge this season, a terrible start saw them in serious danger of relegation to the Third Division North for much of the season. A late run of form ultimately saw Liverpool safe, but their eventual finish of 11th place remains their lowest-ever Football League final position.

Goalkeepers

Charlie Ashcroft Doug Rudham Dave Underwood

Defenders

Keith Burkinshaw Don Campbell Laurie Hughes Ray Lambert Frank Lock Ronnie Moran Tom McNulty Fred Perry John Price Alex South Fred Tomley Geoff Twentyman Dick White

Midfielders

Alan A'Court Brian Jackson Jimmy Payne Roy Saunders Barry Wilkinson

Forwards

Eric Anderson Alan Arnell Louis Bimpson John Evans Billy Liddell Tony Rowley Squad statistics Appearances and goals

Table

Results

Second Division

DateOpponentsVenueResultScorersAttendanceReport 1Report 2 21-Aug-54 Doncaster Rovers H 3–2 Rowley 49,741 Report Report 23-Aug-54 Plymouth Argyle A 0–1 25,574 Report Report 28-Aug-54 Derby County A 2–3 Evans Bimpson 18,777 Report Report 01-Sep-54 Plymouth Argyle H 3–3 Evans Arnell 32,777 Report Report 04-Sep-54 West Ham United H 1–2 Payne 37,593 Report Report 06-Sep-54 Bristol Rovers A 0–3 25,574 Report Report 11-Sep-54 Blackburn Rovers A 3–4 Evans Liddell 29,200 Report Report 15-Sep-54 Bristol Rovers H 5–3 Evans 31,100 Report Report 18-Sep-54 Fulham H 4–1 Liddell Evans 44,372 Report Report 25-Sep-54 Swansea Town A 2–3 Liddell Rowley 25,836 Report Report 02-Oct-54 Notts County H 3–1 Anderson Evans 37,639 Report Report 09-Oct-54 Rotherham United H 3–1 A'Court Liddell Evans 45,868 Report Report 16-Oct-54 Stoke City A 0–2 23,569 Report Report 23-Oct-54 Bury H 1–1 Anderson 33,310 Report Report 30-Oct-54 Lincoln City A 3–3 Anderson Liddell 13,800 Report Report 06-Nov-54 Hull City H 2–1 Twentyman Anderson 32,592 Report Report 13-Nov-54 Luton Town A 2–3 Liddell Evans 15,000 Report Report 20-Nov-54 Nottingham Forest H 1–0 Liddell 33,509 Report Report 27-Nov-54 Leeds United A 2–2 Liddell 22,000 Report Report 04-Dec-54 Middlesbrough H 3–1 Liddell Twentyman 26,749 Report Report 11-Dec-54 Birmingham City A 1–9 Liddell 17,500 Report Report 18-Dec-54 Doncaster Rovers A 1–4 Evans 9,655 Report Report 25-Dec-54 Ipswich Town H 6–2 Liddell 4 Bimpson Evans 24,073 Report Report 27-Dec-54 Ipswich Town A 0–2 19,000 Report Report 01-Jan-55 Derby County H 2–0 Jackson Liddell 34,237 Report Report 22-Jan-55 Blackburn Rovers H 4–1 Liddell Evans 45,543 Report Report 05-Feb-55 Fulham A 2–1 Rowley Evans 24,000 Report Report 12-Feb-55 Swansea Town H 1–1 Twentyman 42,249 Report Report 03-Mar-55 Notts County A 3–0 Arnell A'Court Rowley 11,000 Report Report 05-Mar-55 Stoke City H 2–4 Evans 35,655 Report Report 12-Mar-55 Bury A 4–3 Evans 16,081 Report Report 19-Mar-55 Lincoln City H 2–4 Liddell 31,805 Report Report 26-Mar-55 Hull City A 2–2 Anderson Evans 6,000 Report Report 02-Apr-55 Luton Town H 4–4 Evans Anderson South 30,710 Report Report 08-Apr-55 Port Vale A 3–4 Anderson Evans Liddell 25,000 Report Report 09-Apr-55 Nottingham Forest A 1–3 Liddell 15,409 Report Report 11-Apr-55 Port Vale H 1–1 Jackson 36,285 Report Report 16-Apr-55 Leeds United H 2–2 Payne Rowley 34,950 Report Report 23-Apr-55 Middlesbrough A 2–1 Rowley Liddell 16,000 Report Report 26-Apr-55 West Ham United A 3–0 Evans Anderson 9,000 Report Report 30-Apr-55 Birmingham City H 2–2 Liddell 38,392 Report Report 02-May-55 Rotherham United A 1–6 Liddell 17,000 Report Report

FA Cup

DateOpponentsVenueResultScorersAttendanceReport 1Report 2 08-Jan-55 Lincoln City A 1–1 Evans 15,399 Report Report 12-Jan-55 Lincoln City H 1–0 Evans 32,179 Report Report 29-Jan-55 Everton A 4–0 Liddell A'Court Evans 72,000 Report Report 19-Feb-55 Huddersfield Town H 0–2 57,115 Report Report

References LFC History.net – 1954-55 season Liverweb - 1954-55 Season