ENGLISH FOOTBALL CUP: LIVERPOOL VS. SOUTHAMPTON IN THE SIXTEENTH

Match Details

• Date: 23/09/2025
• Time: 9:00 p.m.
• Venue: TBC
• Referee: Thomas Bramall

Formations and Lineups

Liverpool

• Formation: 4-2-3-1
• Coach: Steven Gerrard
• Lineup:
  • G. Mamardashvili
  • A. Robertson
  • J. Gomez
  • G. Leoni
  • J. Frimpong
  • C. Jones
  • W. Endo
  • R. By Moha Adigun
  • T. Bird
  • F. Chiesa
  • A. Isak
• Substitutes:
  • C. Bradley
  • J. Milner
  • H. Elliott
  • K. Gordon
  • M. Gutierrez
  • K. Morrison
  • T. Pilling
  • R. Williams
  • F. Woodman

Southampton

• Formation: 5-4-1
• Coach: Ralph Hasenhüttl
• Lineup:
  • A. McCarthy
  • J. Vestergaard
  • N. Wood-Gordon
  • R. Edwards
  • R. Manning
  • E. Sima
  • M. Ward-Prowse
  • S. Armstrong
  • C. Adams
  • D. Thuram-Ulien
  • T. Z esport
• Substitutes:
  • S.ty James
  • J. Lewis-Potter
  • M. Salisu
  • J. Valery
  • I. Sissoko
  • X. Beaumont
  • R. الرأس
  • T. loss
  • F. Romeu
  • M. Walcott

Did You Know?

• Liverpool has won the League Cup six times, with their last triumph in 2003.
• Southampton has never won the League Cup, with their best finish being a runner-up in 1976 and 2017.
• The last League Cup meeting between these two sides was in the 2017-2018 round of 32, with Southampton winning 2-0.

Pro Tips for Sports Enthusiasts

Tip 1:

Keep an eye on Liverpool’s danger man, Diogo Jota, who has been in red-hot form this season with 5 goals in 6 matches.

Tip 2:

Southampton’s threat comes from their set-piece specialists, James Ward-Prowse and Stuart Armstrong. Expect some key chances from these situations.

Tip 3:

Weather conditions may play a significant role in tonight’s game, with heavy rain expected. Players with better control in wet conditions could hold an edge.

FAQs

Q: How many times have Liverpool and Southampton met in the League Cup?

A: They have met three times previously, with Liverpool winning twice and Southampton once.

Q: Who is the top scorer for Liverpool this season?

A: Darwin Núñez has scored 6 goals in 6 matches so far this season.

Q: Which Southampton player has provided the most assists this season?

A: James Ward-Prowse has 3 assists in 6 matches.

Final Thoughts

Tonight’s clash promises an exciting encounter between two historical English football giants. With Liverpool’s attacking prowess and Southampton’s resilience, we’re in for a treat. Don’t forget to follow the match live on 247sports.news. Will history repeat itself, or will Southampton exact revenge and cause an upset? Stay tuned to find out!