Live score updates, analysis and commentary from Deepdale as Liverpool take on Preston North End in their first pre-season friendly and match since Diogo Jota died

Ngumoha, Slot and MoreLiverpool began their pre-season with a composed and promising 3-1 win against Preston North End at Deepdale, and David Lynch,

Liverpool got their preseason schedule off to a strong start by beating Preston North End 3-1 in a friendly at Deepdale on Sunday afternoon. The game was slow to start, but Arne Slot 's side put together some intricate passages of play, and looked especially dangerous when 17-year-old left-winger Rio Ngumoha was able to get on the ball.

Giorgi Mamardashvili has sent a message to Liverpool supporters as he shared his pride at making his unofficial debut for the club. The goalkeeper completed his move to the Reds earlier this summer, after a £29m deal was agreed with Valencia last year.

Liverpool began their 2025/26 pre-season with a 3-1 win over Preston North End, but the football was only part of the story at Deepdale. Just ten days after the tragic deaths of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva in a car accident, the afternoon became a poignant tribute as much as a sporting contest.

The Liverpool vs Preston North End, club friendly match will be played on Sunday, 13 July 2025 at 7:30 PM IST at Deepdale Stadium. The Liverpool vs Preston North End, Club Friendly match will be live-streamed for free in India on the FanCode app/website.

Liverpool’s Pre-Season Opener Marked by Emotion and ExpectationLiverpool’s return to the pitch for their first pre-season fixture comes under a cloud of emotion and transition, as they face