Match report

Southampton Defeats Liverpool 1-0 in League Cup Clash

Southampton
Southampton
1–0
FT
Liverpool
Liverpool
Jan 11, 2017

Southampton stunned Liverpool with a 1-0 victory in their League Cup clash. The Saints took the lead through a fine goal by Nathan Redmond in the 20th minute, which held up despite Liverpool's late push to equalize. Southampton's resilience and solid defensive display thwarted Liverpool's attempts to score, securing a crucial win in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Nathan Redmond scored the only goal for Southampton in the 20th minute.
  • • Jay Rodriguez provided the assist for the goal.
  • • Dusan Tadic received a yellow card in the 65th minute.
  • • Jay Rodriguez was substituted off in the 82nd minute after receiving a yellow card in the 81st.
  • • Liverpool made two substitutions in the second half: Gini Wijnaldum for Coutinho and Roberto Firmino for Roberto Firmino.

Lineups

Southampton

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 F. Forster (G)
  • 3 M. Yoshida (D)
  • 21 R. Bertrand (D)
  • 2 Cédric Soares (D)
  • 17 V. van Dijk (D)
  • 8 S. Davis (M)
  • 11 D. Tadić (F)
  • 14 Oriol Romeu (M)
  • 4 J. Clasie (M)
  • 22 N. Redmond (M)
  • 9 J. Rodriguez (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 P. Højbjerg
  • 7 S. Long
  • 16 J. Ward-Prowse
  • 24 J. Stephens
  • 38 S. McQueen
  • 39 J. Sims
  • 41 H. Lewis

Liverpool

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Karius (G)
  • 17 R. Klavan (D)
  • 6 D. Lovren (D)
  • 2 N. Clyne (D)
  • 7 J. Milner (M)
  • 5 G. Wijnaldum (M)
  • 21 Lucas Leiva (M)
  • 20 A. Lallana (M)
  • 23 E. Can (M)
  • 15 D. Sturridge (F)
  • 11 Roberto Firmino (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 Philippe Coutinho
  • 27 D. Origi
  • 12 J. Gomez
  • 18 Alberto Moreno
  • 22 S. Mignolet
  • 35 K. Stewart
  • 58 B. Woodburn

Timeline

  1. Southampton
    20' Southampton Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Redmond · Assist: Jay Rodriguez
  2. Liverpool
    61' Liverpool subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Wijnaldum · On: Coutinho
  3. Southampton
    65' Southampton Card · Yellow Card
    D. Tadić
  4. Southampton
    73' Southampton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Clasie · On: P. Hojbjerg
  5. Southampton
    81' Southampton Card · Yellow Card
    Jay Rodriguez
  6. Southampton
    82' Southampton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jay Rodriguez · On: Shane Long
  7. Southampton
    82' Southampton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Steven Davis · On: J. Ward-Prowse
  8. Liverpool
    83' Liverpool subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Roberto Firmino · On: D. Origi

Match Stats

Stat Southampton Liverpool
Fouls 11 5
Pass Accuracy 72% 86%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 11 9
Corners 2 5
Total Passes 314 676
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 5 2
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 32% 68%
Accurate Passes 226 583
Shots Inside Box 6 2
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 5 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Nathan Redmond's goal in the 20th minute put Southampton ahead and set the tone for the game.
  • ▸ Southampton's substitutions, including Jay Rodriguez and Steven Davis, helped maintain their lead and defend against Liverpool's late pressure.