Liverpool, under Bill Shankly, were reigning English champions and continued their rise to prominence. Domestically, they finished 7th in the First Division, showing inconsistency compared to the previous title-winning campaign. However, history was made in the FA Cup: on 1 May 1965, Liverpool won the trophy for the first time in the club’s history, beating Leeds United 2–1 after extra time at Wembley. Goals came from Roger Hunt and Ian St John. In Europe, Liverpool debuted in the European Cup, reaching the semi-finals before losing narrowly to Inter Milan. The season marked a turning point in Liverpool’s emergence as a major force.
