Back in September 2021, Liverpool announced that they would be investing millions into an Anfield Road expansion. While the majority of the construction is now complete, there are still some snagging works being undertaken before construction workers can leave the famous stadium.
Latest updates on Anfield Road expansion
Liverpool initially presented the Anfield Road expansion in December 2023 by partially reopening the upper tier during a match against Manchester United. That day, 57,158 people attended, setting a new Premier League record for Anfield at that time.
The stand was entirely reopened for Liverpool's match against Burnley in February 2024, welcoming 59,896 fans—further breaking club records. This record was surpassed when 59,947 fans attended the match against Manchester City in March.
While the stand is fully operational, work is still underway to resolve a few minor but important issues.
Adjustments are required for the cladding on the underside of the roof, as the club aims to replace certain sections of the perspex roof to address health and safety concerns. Additionally, glass fronts are being added to the new hospitality areas in the stand.
Regarding hospitality, renovations continue on the interior to ensure that the new boxes and suites meet the highest standards, while an undercover fan zone is also under construction.
Future plans post Anfield Road
For now, Liverpool are not planning to expand Anfield any more. Anfield is now at a very healthy capacity for the future and will likely remain in the top English capacity stadiums for a while to come. Crucially, it means that Anfield will remain in a world where many iconic stadiums are being replaced with new modern grounds.
Anfield Road expansion in the final stages
After completing many significant enhancements in February 2024, Liverpool have been putting the final touches on the Anfield Road Stand for some time. With the stand now open to fans on matchdays, progress has understandably slowed, but completion is now within reach.
Construction workers are currently focused on tasks like finishing window sills, adding final touches to seat details in the stands, and completing numerous minor jobs. These activities indicate we are very close to an official announcement regarding the completion of the Anfield Road expansion.
This development has been coming for a long time since construction began in 2021. With Arne Slot's promising start as Liverpool’s manager, the club’s future appears exceptionally bright, and this expansion contributes another layer of assurance to that future.
Anfield stadium capacity after Anfield Road expansion
The new capacity of Anfield, now the redevelopment is complete, is 61,276.
How big is new Anfield Road stand?
The stand itself now has a capacity of 15,967 supporters.
This includes an addition of 7,000 seats, 5,200 “general admission” seats, and 1,800 “hospitality” seats.
The concourse has been changed significantly and are now similar to those in the Main Stand. The ‘Family Park' has been moved under cover, too.
There has been some confusion as to why the new stand does not match exactly with the adjacent stands, with Liverpool not taking this opportunity to ‘fill the corners in' as Manchester United did successfully at Old Trafford in the 1990s and 2000s.
However, the expansion does make Anfield one of the largest stadiums in the league.
How much did Anfield Road expansion cost?
The estimated cost of the construction is around £80m, although the significant delays at the start of the 2023/24 season added to this.
Why was the Anfield redevelopment delayed?
The main reason for the delay was the Buckingham Group entering administration in September 2023. This meant Liverpool had to find a new construction company to take over. Rayner Rowen Construction and “a number of other contractors” took over to complete the job.
Anfield Road expansion latest photos
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