Match report

Liverpool Defeats Southampton 2-1 in League Cup Clash

Liverpool
Liverpool
2–1
FT
Southampton
Southampton
Sep 23, 2025

Liverpool held off a resilient Southampton to secure a narrow but crucial win in their League Cup encounter. A goal from Alexander Isak put Liverpool ahead before Southampton fought back through Samuel Charles. However, Herve Ekitike's second-half strike sealed the victory for Liverpool despite receiving a red card late on.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Liverpool 2–1 Southampton
  • • Goals: A. Isak (43'), H. Ekitike (85') for Liverpool; S. Charles (76') for Southampton
  • • Yellow Cards: C. Archer (Southampton), H. Ekitike (Liverpool)
  • • Red Card: H. Ekitike (Liverpool)

Lineups

Liverpool

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 25 G. Mamardashvili (G)
  • 30 J. Frimpong (D)
  • 15 G. Leoni (D)
  • 2 J. Gomez (D)
  • 26 A. Robertson (D)
  • 3 W. Endo (M)
  • 17 C. Jones (M)
  • 14 F. Chiesa (M)
  • 42 T. Nyoni (M)
  • 73 R. Ngumoha (M)
  • 9 A. Isak (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 F. Woodman
  • 6 M. Kerkez
  • 12 C. Bradley
  • 22 H. Ekitike
  • 46 R. Williams
  • 49 K. Gordon
  • 68 K. Morrison
  • 70 T. Pilling
  • 76 J. Danns

Southampton

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. McCarthy (G)
  • 38 E. Jelert (D)
  • 12 R. Edwards (D)
  • 15 N. Wood (D)
  • 17 J. Quarshie (D)
  • 3 R. Manning (D)
  • 9 A. Armstrong (M)
  • 20 C. Jander (M)
  • 4 F. Downes (M)
  • 13 L. Scienza (M)
  • 19 C. Archer (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 G. Long
  • 6 T. Harwood-Bellis
  • 24 S. Charles
  • 18 T. Fellows
  • 26 R. Fraser
  • 27 K. Matsuki
  • 42 D. Downs
  • 46 J. Robinson
  • 11 R. Stewart

Timeline

  1. Liverpool
    43' Liverpool Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Isak · Assist: F. Chiesa
  2. Southampton
    45' Southampton Card · Yellow Card
    C. Archer

    Foul

  3. Liverpool
    46' Liverpool subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Isak · On: H. Ekitike
  4. Southampton
    51' Southampton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Jander · On: S. Charles
  5. Southampton
    51' Southampton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Archer · On: D. Downs
  6. Liverpool
    53' Liverpool Card · Yellow Card
    H. Ekitike

    Argument

  7. Liverpool
    57' Liverpool subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Jones · On: C. Bradley
  8. Southampton
    62' Southampton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Scienza · On: J. Robinson
  9. Liverpool
    75' Liverpool subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Ngumoha · On: J. Danns
  10. Southampton
    76' Southampton Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Charles · Assist: Joshua Quarshie
  11. Liverpool
    81' Liverpool subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Leoni · On: M. Kerkez
  12. Liverpool
    85' Liverpool Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Ekitike · Assist: F. Chiesa
  13. Liverpool
    86' Liverpool Card · Yellow Card
    H. Ekitike
  14. Liverpool
    86' Liverpool Card · Red Card
    H. Ekitike
  15. Southampton
    88' Southampton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Jelert · On: T. Fellows
  16. Southampton
    88' Southampton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Edwards · On: R. Stewart
  17. Southampton
    90'+2 Southampton Card · Yellow Card
    R. Manning

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Liverpool Southampton
Fouls 8 12
Pass Accuracy 90% 83%
Offsides 4 2
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 10 13
Corners 3 6
Total Passes 656 412
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 2 6
Shots on Target 4 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 61% 39%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 591 340
Shots Inside Box 7 8
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Alexander Isak's early goal at the 43rd minute gave Liverpool a significant boost, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ Southampton equalized through Samuel Charles in the 76th minute, reviving their chances of securing a draw or victory. However, Herve Ekitike responded with another goal just nine minutes later to restore Liverpool's lead.