Liverpool to Face Fenerbahce in Istanbul
Liverpool seeks a fourth straight Champions League win when it travels to Turkiye on Wednesday.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Soccer
Liverpool is set to play Fenerbahce at Sukru Saracoglu Stadium in Istanbul on Wednesday, November 5, in matchday four of the Champions League league phase. Liverpool has won its first three league-phase matches and head coach Andoni Iraola and Gakpo previewed the fixture at a press conference in Istanbul.
Why it matters
A win would extend Liverpool's unbeaten start in the competition and keep it competitive in the league table, where it currently holds nine points. The match offers the club a chance to build on its strong record in Turkiye, where it played two Champions League games last year.
Liverpool is unbeaten in three Champions League league-phase matches, with 100 per cent winning record and nine points in the table. Kickoff is at 5:45pm GMT at Sukru Saracoglu Stadium, and the source does not report injury or lineup news.
The players
Liverpool
Liverpool is an English football club based in Liverpool that competes in the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League.
Fenerbahce
Fenerbahce is a Turkish professional football club based in Istanbul that plays its home matches at Sukru Saracoglu Stadium.
Andoni Iraola
Andoni Iraola is the head coach of Liverpool, a former Spanish player and manager known for his tenure at Bournemouth.
The details
Liverpool has been in Turkiye ahead of the fixture, following wins over Atletico Madrid, LASK and Villarreal in the league phase. Fenerbahce, led on an interim basis by Dirk Kuyt, hosts the match, and Liverpool lost its most recent league match to Arsenal.
Timeline
November 3: Gakpo and Iraola hold a press conference in Istanbul previewing the match.
Wednesday, November 5, 5:45pm GMT: Liverpool vs Fenerbahce, matchday four of the Champions League league phase.
Season Trajectory
Liverpool's three straight Champions League league-phase wins over Atletico Madrid, LASK and Villarreal have built a strong start to its European campaign. A win in Istanbul would extend that run and strengthen its position in the league table.
Liverpool's result against Fenerbahce will affect its position in the Champions League league table as the phase progresses. Fans watching the match can check kickoff at 5:45pm GMT on Wednesday, November 5.
The takeaway
Liverpool's form in Turkiye and its unbeaten Champions League start make Wednesday's match a useful test of its progress in the competition.
Further reading
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