Match report

Southampton Stuns Liverpool 1-0 in League Cup Clash

Liverpool
Liverpool
0–1
FT
Southampton
Southampton
Jan 25, 2017

Southampton pulled off a stunning upset against Liverpool, defeating the Reds 1-0 in the League Cup. The visitors capitalized on a late goal from Shane Long in the 91st minute, securing a hard-fought victory over the home team in a closely contested match.

Key Facts

  • • Southampton defeated Liverpool 1-0 in the League Cup match.
  • • Shane Long scored the lone goal in the 91st minute for Southampton.
  • • Jay Rodriguez and J. Ward-Prowse were substituted for Southampton at the 46th and 59th minutes, respectively.
  • • E. Can and Coutinho were substituted for Liverpool at the 78th and 87th minutes, respectively.

Lineups

Liverpool

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Karius (G)
  • 6 D. Lovren (D)
  • 32 J. Matip (D)
  • 7 J. Milner (M)
  • 20 A. Lallana (M)
  • 14 J. Henderson (M)
  • 10 Philippe Coutinho (M)
  • 23 E. Can (M)
  • 66 T. Arnold (D)
  • 15 D. Sturridge (F)
  • 11 Roberto Firmino (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 D. Origi
  • 5 G. Wijnaldum
  • 17 R. Klavan
  • 18 Alberto Moreno
  • 21 Lucas Leiva
  • 22 S. Mignolet
  • 58 B. Woodburn

Southampton

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 F. Forster (G)
  • 3 M. Yoshida (D)
  • 21 R. Bertrand (D)
  • 2 Cédric Soares (D)
  • 24 J. Stephens (D)
  • 8 S. Davis (M)
  • 11 D. Tadić (F)
  • 14 Oriol Romeu (M)
  • 22 N. Redmond (M)
  • 16 J. Ward-Prowse (M)
  • 9 J. Rodriguez (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 S. Long
  • 23 P. Højbjerg
  • 39 J. Sims
  • 4 J. Clasie
  • 15 R. Martina
  • 38 S. McQueen
  • 41 H. Lewis

Timeline

  1. Southampton
    46' Southampton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jay Rodriguez · On: Shane Long
  2. Southampton
    59' Southampton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Ward-Prowse · On: P. Hojbjerg
  3. Liverpool
    78' Liverpool subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Can · On: D. Origi
  4. Southampton
    81' Southampton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Redmond · On: J. Sims
  5. Liverpool
    87' Liverpool subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Coutinho · On: G. Wijnaldum
  6. Southampton
    90'+1 Southampton Goal · Normal Goal
    Shane Long · Assist: J. Sims

Match Stats

Stat Liverpool Southampton
Fouls 8 2
Pass Accuracy 85% 63%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 13 7
Corners 8 4
Total Passes 721 279
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 3 2
Shots off Target 5 2
Possession 72% 28%
Accurate Passes 614 177
Shots Inside Box 7 5
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 6 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Southampton's substitutions of Jay Rodriguez and J. Ward-Prowse in the second half brought fresh legs and renewed vigor, leading to their late goal.
  • ▸ The match remained goalless until the 91st minute when Shane Long's goal secured the victory for Southampton, catching Liverpool off guard.