Liverpool and Newcastle have faced each other 188 times in all competitions since 1893. The first game these two legendary teams played against each other was that year, resulting in a dramatic 5-1 Liverpool win.
Out of these 188 games, Liverpool have won 93, drawn 45, and lost 50, which is an incredibly sound record against a team of Newcastle's caliber.
Memorable Meetings
Some notable historical matchups between the clubs include a goalscoring frenzy in December of 1909, when Liverpool barely beat Newcastle with a final score of 6-5.
One of the other highest scoring matches played between the two clubs was Christmas Day in 1925, where Liverpool beat Newcastle 6-3.
The worst loss suffered by the Reds in this fixture is almost certainly the 9-2 battering they suffered in 1934, on New Years Day. What a way to start the New Year.
In terms of the more recent fixtures, Liverpool thrashed Newcastle 6-0 under manager Brendan Rodgers, thanks to the help of Daniel Sturridge and Stewart Downing, who both scored 2 goals in that game.
Since Jürgen Klopp became the manager in late 2015, Liverpool have yet to lose a Premier League game to Newcastle, marking a decade of success against the club.
The Goalscorers
In terms of the goalscorers in this legendary matchup, Newcastle striker and English legend Alan Shearer has the most goals in the all-time matchup, netting 10 against Liverpool for Newcastle.
Close behind him lie two Liverpool legends in Michael Owen and Robbie Fowler, with each scoring 8 against Newcastle. With such an emphasis on the strikers in this fixture, I wouldn't be surprised to see Isak on the scoresheet later today.
As for the assists in the fixture, Liverpool dominates the top three positions. Our skipper and legendary captain Steven Gerrard has assisted 10 goals in the fixture, which should come as no shock to fans of the Reds.
Behind him lie current Leverkusen manager and Liverpool legend Xabi Alonso with 7, and current Liverpool and Scotland left-back Andy Robertson with 6.
There have been countless legends, icons and world class players to participate in this fixture over the years.
The Liverpool and Newcastle United fixture is littered with crazy numbers over the years and it's likely we can expect more of the same on Wednesday.
This has truly been a fixture for the ages, and we should all be in for an exciting game later today.