EFL Cup · Tue 23 Sep 2025 · Anfield
- Alexander Isak 43'
- Hugo Ekitike 85'
- Shea Charles 76'
The story
Liverpool beat Southampton 2-1 at Anfield in EFL Cup, matchday 1.
Liverpool's goals came from Alexander Isak (43') and Hugo Ekitike (85'); Shea Charles (76') replied for Southampton.
It was 1-0 at half-time.
Hugo Ekitike of Liverpool was sent off (86', second booking).
Liverpool had 61% of the ball and 10 shots to Southampton's 13.
Match stats
Key moments
- 43' Alexander Isak Goal · Liverpool 1-0 Assist: Federico Chiesa
- 76' Shea Charles Goal · Southampton 1-1 Assist: Joshua Quarshie
- 85' Hugo Ekitike Goal · Liverpool 2-1 Assist: Federico Chiesa
- 86' Hugo Ekitike Sent off (second booking) · Liverpool
Line-ups
Liverpool
- Giorgi MamardashviliGoalkeeper
- Andrew RobertsonDefender
- Joe GomezDefender
- Giovanni Leonioff 81'Defender
- Jeremie FrimpongMidfielder
- Wataru EndoMidfielder
- Trey NyoniMidfielder
- Curtis Jonesoff 57'Midfielder
- Alexander Isakoff 46'Forward
- Rio Ngumohaoff 75'Forward
- Federico ChiesaForward
Southampton
- Alex McCarthyGoalkeeper
- Nathan WoodDefender
- Ryan ManningDefender
- Ronnie Edwardsoff 88'Defender
- Joshua QuarshieDefender
- Elias Jelertoff 88'Defender
- Flynn DownesMidfielder
- Caspar Janderoff 51'Midfielder
- Adam ArmstrongForward
- Cameron Archeroff 51'Forward
- Léo Scienzaoff 62'Forward
Full timeline
Every goal and card (7)
- 43' ⚽ Alexander Isakassist Federico Chiesa
- 45' 🟨 Cameron Archer
- 53' 🟨 Hugo Ekitike
- 76' ⚽ Shea Charlesassist Joshua Quarshie
- 85' ⚽ Hugo Ekitikeassist Federico Chiesa
- 86' 🟨🟥 Hugo Ekitike
- 90+2' 🟨 Ryan Manning
Head to head
5Liverpool wins1Draws0Southampton wins
