Crystal Palace vs Liverpool Community Shield: When and where to watch, Confirmed Lineups

The 2025/26 English football season is all set to start with the Crystal Palace vs Liverpool Community Shield opener on the 10th August 2025 at Wembley Stadium.

The FA Cup-winning Eagles will take on the defending Premier League champions, Liverpool FC, to start the season. Here is everything you need to know about the Crystal Palace vs Liverpool Community Shield match.

Match Details

Match: Crystal Palace vs Liverpool FC, Community Shield

Date: 10th August 2025

Time: 7:30:00 PM IST

Venue: Wembley Stadium, United Kingdom

Lineups:

Crystal Palace: D. Henderson, C. Richards, M. Lacroix, M. Guéhi, D. Muñoz, D. Kamada, A. Wharton, T. Mitchell, I. Sarr, E. Eze, J. Mateta

Subs: Walter Benítez, Jefferson Lerma, Nathaniel Clyne, Will Hughes, Romain Esse, Justin Devenny, Odsonne Édouard, Borna Sosa, Rio Cardines.

Liverpool: Alisson, J. Frimpong, I. Konaté, V. van Dijk, M. Kerkez, C. Jones, D. Szoboszlai, M. Salah, F. Wirtz, C. Gakpo

Subs: Giorgi Mamardashvili, Andrew Robertson, Wataru Endo, Alexis Mac Allister, Harvey Elliott, Trey Nyoni, Ben Doak, Federico Chiesa, Rio Ngumoha

When and where to watch the match?

Football fans from India, especially the Liverpool FC fans, can watch the Crystal Palace vs Liverpool Community Shield opener on the SonyLIV app and website, accessible via OTTplay Premium.

What was the previous name of the Community Shield?

Till 2002, the Community Shield was known as the Charity Shield. The FA changed the name to Community Shield after the 2002 season.

Who are the current winners of the Community Shield?

Manchester City are the current winners of the Community Shield. They had defeated arch-rivals Manchester United in the 2024 final, 7-6 on penalties following a 1-1 draw.

Will the whole Liverpool FC side play in the Community Shield?

Yes, the whole available squad of Liverpool FC will play in the season opener against Crystal Palace.

"Obviously, we’re going to play the Community Shield. It’s going to be an important game for us to start the season well, and that’s what we’re here for. We’re going to give it our best shot. Hopefully, we come back with the Community Shield," Liverpool FC star Cody Gapko said.

Who are the most successful team in Community Shield history?

Manchester United, with 21 trophies (17 outright wins and 4 shared), are the most successful team in Community Shield history.