Liverpool’s Plummeting Points Reflect Season’s Troubles Compared to Last Year
Last season looked all but sealed for Liverpool under Arne Slot. They led the Premier League by 11 points with seven matches remaining.
One year on, results have tumbled. The Reds sit 24 points worse off than at the same stage last year.
Season-by-season comparison
By matchday 31 of 2024/25 Liverpool had amassed 73 points. That total would have left them three points clear of Arsenal in the current campaign.
The plummeting points tally underscores Liverpool’s season’s troubles when compared to last year. The gap has shifted from title favourites to a much tougher run-in.
Key numbers at matchday 31
| Season | Points (MD31) | Wins | Draws | Defeats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 73 | 22 | 7 | 2 |
| 2025/26 | 49 | 14 | 7 | 10 |
Where the difference has come from
The number of draws is unchanged across the two seasons. Liverpool recorded seven draws in their first 31 matches both times.
The extra defeats tell the story. The Reds have lost eight more games so far this season.
Last Saturday, Brighton inflicted Liverpool’s 10th league defeat. That result accounted for a 24-point swing versus last year.
What remains possible
There are 21 points still available in the 2025/26 campaign. Mathematically, Liverpool can still claim the title.
The next draw or defeat would end that theoretical chance. The maximum attainable points now stand at 70.
Filmogaz.com analysis says the immediate goal should be to reach 70. Observers expect the Reds may struggle to hit 60 points.
Implications for the run-in
The club faces a significant fight to secure Champions League qualification. Arne Slot’s side must arrest the decline quickly.
Short-term form will determine whether Liverpool recover or continue to slip. The remaining fixtures take on new urgency.
