The dispute over rent resulted in Everton leaving Anfield for Goodison Park, which left Houlding with an empty stadium.
Not content for his ground to lay idle, he created his own club: Liverpool.
[1] Liverpool joined the Lancashire League on their foundation before the 1892–93 season.
[3] Liverpool's first team have competed in a number of nationally and regionally contested leagues, and its record against each club faced in these competitions is listed below.
Manchester United have recorded the most league victories over Liverpool, with 69 wins.