Liverpool 3-1 Tottenham
Updated
Liverpool won: Liverpool 3-1 Tottenham in the EFL Cup (Round 3) on Tue, 15 Sept 2026 at Anfield, Liverpool. Liverpool goals: Alexis Mac Allister 21', Cody Gakpo 54', Dominik Szoboszlai 90'+1. Tottenham goals: Conor Gallagher 69'. Expected goals: 1.85-2.24. Possession: 44-56. Player of the match: Alexis Mac Allister (8.8).
Match report
Liverpool beat Tottenham 3-1
Liverpool beat Tottenham 3-1 at Anfield on Tuesday 15 September in EFL Cup.
Alexis Mac Allister put Liverpool ahead on 21' (1-0), Cody Gakpo made it 2-0 on 54', Conor Gallagher pulled one back for Tottenham on 69' (2-1) and Dominik Szoboszlai made it 3-1 on 90+1'.
Liverpool had 44% of the ball, shots were 12-17 (5-6 on target) and expected goals finished 1.85-2.24.
Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Attendance: 60,169. Referee: Andy Madley.
Match stats
| Liverpool | Tottenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 44 | 56 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.85 | 2.24 |
| Total shots | 12 | 17 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 22 | 27 |
| Big chances | 2 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 305 (83%) | 413 (86%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 2 |
| Corners | 5 | 9 |
| Total shots | 12 | 17 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 11 |
Lineups
Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Giorgi Mamardashvili, Jeremie Frimpong, Ronald Araujo, Joseph Gomez, Miloš Kerkez, Trey Nyoni, Alexis Mac Allister, Rio Ngumoha, James McConnell, Cody Gakpo, Lewis Koumas
Tottenham (4-2-3-1): Martin Dúbravka, Archie Gray, Tosin Adarabioyo, Marcos Senesi, Destiny Udogie, Rodrigo Bentancur, Lucas Bergvall, Mohammed Kudus, Conor Gallagher, Mathys Tel, Omar Marmoush
Key events
- 21' · Goal · Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool)
- 36' · Yellow card · Ronald Araujo (Liverpool)
- 40' · Yellow card · Jeremie Frimpong (Liverpool)
- 41' · Yellow card · Omar Marmoush (Tottenham)
- 45'+3 · Yellow card · Rodrigo Bentancur (Tottenham)
- 46' · Substitution · Jérémy Jacquet for Joseph Gomez (Liverpool)
- 54' · Goal · Cody Gakpo (Liverpool)
- 57' · Substitution · Mateus Fernandes for Rodrigo Bentancur (Tottenham)
- 57' · Substitution · Andrew Robertson for Destiny Udogie (Tottenham)
- 62' · Substitution · Ryan Gravenberch for Trey Nyoni (Liverpool)
- 62' · Substitution · Dominik Szoboszlai for James McConnell (Liverpool)
- 69' · Goal · Conor Gallagher (Tottenham)
- 72' · Substitution · Bradley Barcola for Rio Ngumoha (Liverpool)
- 75' · Substitution · Sávio for Mohammed Kudus (Tottenham)
- 75' · Substitution · James Maddison for Conor Gallagher (Tottenham)
- 75' · Yellow card · Miloš Kerkez (Liverpool)
- 85' · Substitution · Dominic Solanke for Mathys Tel (Tottenham)
- 86' · Substitution · Alexander Isak for Lewis Koumas (Liverpool)
- 90'+1 · Goal · Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool)
All-time head-to-head
66 league meetings since 1993: Liverpool 34, draws 18, Tottenham 14.
Questions
Who won Liverpool vs Tottenham?
Liverpool won, 3-1 (EFL Cup) on Tue, 15 Sept 2026.
When and where is Liverpool vs Tottenham?
Tue, 15 Sept 2026, 19:00 UTC at Anfield, Liverpool, EFL Cup.
What is the head-to-head record between Liverpool and Tottenham?
In 66 league meetings since 1993: Liverpool 34 wins, 18 draws, Tottenham 14 wins (goals 122-79).