Match report

Liverpool Defeats Barnsley 4-1 in FA Cup Thriller

Liverpool
Liverpool
4–1
FT
Barnsley
Barnsley
Jan 12, 2026

Liverpool strolled to a comfortable 4-1 win against Barnsley in the FA Cup third round. Despite a temporary surge from Barnsley with Adam Phillips scoring early on, Liverpool's attacking prowess shone through with goals from D. Szoboszlai, Jeremie Frimpong, F. Wirtz, and H. Ekitike.

Key Facts

  • • D. Szoboszlai opened the scoring for Liverpool in the 9th minute with an assist from A. Mac Allister.
  • • Jeremie Frimpong added a second goal for Liverpool in the 36th minute, also assisted by A. Mac Allister.
  • • Adam Phillips pulled one back for Barnsley just four minutes later, scoring in the 40th minute.
  • • F. Wirtz extended Liverpool's lead to 3-1 with a goal scored from H. Ekitike’s assist at 84 minutes.
  • • H. Ekitike sealed the win for Liverpool in injury time with an assist from F. Wirtz.

Lineups

Liverpool

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 25 G. Mamardashvili (G)
  • 30 J. Frimpong (D)
  • 2 J. Gomez (D)
  • 4 V. van Dijk (D)
  • 26 A. Robertson (D)
  • 10 A. Mac Allister (M)
  • 8 D. Szoboszlai (M)
  • 14 F. Chiesa (M)
  • 17 C. Jones (M)
  • 73 R. Ngumoha (M)
  • 18 C. Gakpo (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Alisson
  • 22 H. Ekitike
  • 3 W. Endo
  • 38 R. Gravenberch
  • 6 M. Kerkez
  • 5 I. Konate
  • 42 T. Nyoni
  • 47 C. Ramsay
  • 7 F. Wirtz

Barnsley

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Cooper (G)
  • 7 C. O'Keeffe (D)
  • 27 T. Watson (D)
  • 6 M. de Gevigney (D)
  • 5 J. Shepherd (D)
  • 14 N. Ogbeta (D)
  • 8 A. Phillips (M)
  • 30 J. Bland (M)
  • 45 V. Yoganathan (M)
  • 19 R. Cleary (M)
  • 40 D. Keillor-Dunn (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 C. Barratt
  • 39 L. Farrell
  • 51 K. Flavell
  • 17 G. Gent
  • 22 P. Kelly
  • 10 D. McGoldrick
  • 15 E. O'Connell
  • 4 M. Roberts
  • 11 F. Jalo

Timeline

  1. Liverpool
    9' Liverpool Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Szoboszlai · Assist: A. Mac Allister
  2. Liverpool
    32' Liverpool Card · Yellow Card
    J. Gomez

    Foul

  3. Liverpool
    36' Liverpool Goal · Normal Goal
    Jeremie Frimpong · Assist: A. Mac Allister
  4. Barnsley
    40' Barnsley Goal · Normal Goal
    Adam Phillips
  5. Liverpool
    60' Liverpool subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Chiesa · On: H. Ekitike
  6. Liverpool
    60' Liverpool subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Gomez · On: Ibrahima Konaté
  7. Liverpool
    60' Liverpool subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jeremie Frimpong · On: F. Wirtz
  8. Liverpool
    73' Liverpool subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Ngumoha · On: R. Gravenberch
  9. Barnsley
    73' Barnsley subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Adam Phillips · On: P. Kelly
  10. Barnsley
    73' Barnsley subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Ogbeta · On: Eoghan O'Connell
  11. Barnsley
    81' Barnsley subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Keillor-Dunn · On: D. McGoldrick
  12. Liverpool
    84' Liverpool Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Wirtz · Assist: H. Ekitike
  13. Liverpool
    88' Liverpool subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Mac Allister · On: T. Nyoni
  14. Barnsley
    88' Barnsley subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Vimal Yoganathan · On: Georgie Gent
  15. Liverpool
    90' Liverpool Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Ekitike · Assist: F. Wirtz

Match Stats

Stat Liverpool Barnsley
Fouls 6 7
Pass Accuracy 91% 75%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 21 9
Corners 11 5
Total Passes 731 232
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 11 2
Shots on Target 7 4
xG 2.13 1.18
Shots off Target 3 3
Possession 75% 25%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 667 173
Shots Inside Box 14 4
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 7 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ D. Szoboszlai's early goal set the tone and boosted Liverpool’s confidence, leading to a second goal by Jeremie Frimpong.
  • ▸ F. Wirtz's late goal in the 84th minute effectively secured victory for Liverpool despite Barnsley’s brief resistance.