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Liverpool 2-1 Southampton: Isak and Ekitike Send Reds Through in Carabao Cup Thriller

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Last updated: September 24, 2025 3:19 pm
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Liverpool 2-1 Southampton: Isak and Ekitike Send Reds Through in Carabao Cup Thriller

Liverpool advanced to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Southampton at Anfield. Alexander Isak opened the scoring just before half-time, but Shea Charles equalised for the Saints midway through the second half. Hugo Ekitike came off the bench to restore Liverpool’s lead late on before being sent off moments later.


Scoreline & Competition Info

  • Competition: Carabao Cup (EFL Cup) – Third Round
  • Date: Yesterday
  • Venue: Anfield, Liverpool
  • Result: Liverpool 2–1 Southampton

Goals

  • 43’ – Alexander Isak (Liverpool)
  • 76’ – Shea Charles (Southampton)
  • 85’ – Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool)

Red Card:

  • 86’ – Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool)

What to Watch

  1. Liverpool’s squad depth pays off: Goals from Isak and substitute Ekitike show Klopp’s side have firepower across the bench.
  2. Southampton’s brave effort: The visitors out-shot Liverpool (13–10) and forced them into mistakes despite being underdogs.
  3. Discipline twist: Ekitike turned hero to villain inside a minute, scoring and then receiving a straight red card.
  4. Cup pedigree continues: Liverpool progress yet again in a competition they’ve historically dominated.

Minute-by-Minute Timeline

  • 43’ – Isak breaks the deadlock with a sharp finish from close range.
  • Half-time: Liverpool 1–0 Southampton.
  • 76’ – Shea Charles strikes to bring Southampton level, sparking hopes of an upset.
  • 85’ – Ekitike restores Liverpool’s lead with a composed effort.
  • 86’ – Drama as Ekitike is sent off immediately after scoring.
  • Full-time: Liverpool 2–1 Southampton – the Reds advance.

Match Stats

  • Shots: Liverpool 10 – 13 Southampton
  • Shots on target: Liverpool 4 – 3 Southampton
  • Possession: Liverpool 61% – 39% Southampton
  • Passes: Liverpool 856 – 412 Southampton
  • Pass accuracy: Liverpool 90% – 82% Southampton
  • Fouls: Liverpool 8 – 12 Southampton
  • Yellow cards: Liverpool 0 – 2 Southampton
  • Red cards: Liverpool 1 – 0 Southampton
  • Offsides: Liverpool 4 – 2 Southampton
  • Corners: Liverpool 3 – 8 Southampton

Lineups

Liverpool (4-2-3-1):
Mamardashvili; Frimpong, Leoni, Gomez, Robertson; Endo, Jones; Chiesa, Nyoni, Ngunmoha; Isak.
Substitutes used: Ekitike, Archer.
Manager: Jürgen Klopp.

Southampton (5-4-1):
McCarthy; Jelet, Edwards, Wood, Quarshie, Manning; Armstrong, Jander, Downes, Scienza; Charles.
Manager: Russell Martin.


Player of the Match

Alexander Isak (Liverpool): His first-half goal set the tone and gave Liverpool control at a crucial moment.


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