Liverpool 3-1 Tottenham: Dominik Szoboszlai Stunner Seals Carabao Cup Third Round Win

Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo established a two-goal advantage before Conor Gallagher gave Spurs hope, but Dominik Szoboszlai’s superb stoppage-time strike eventually put the tie beyond Roberto De Zerbi’s side.

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Mac Allister punishes bright Spurs start

Despite the final scoreline, Tottenham made an encouraging start on Merseyside and created the first major opportunity after 11 minutes. Lucas Bergvall looked set to open the scoring but was denied by Giorgi Mamardashvili, while Mohammed Kudus also passed up an opportunity as Spurs threatened Liverpool’s much-changed side.

Liverpool responded emphatically in the 21st minute. Rio Ngumoha helped create the opening before Mac Allister arrived on the edge of the penalty area and sent a powerful first-time finish beyond Martin Dubravka, giving Andoni Iraola’s side the advantage despite Spurs having enjoyed some promising moments.

Both managers had rotated heavily for the third-round tie, with Liverpool making 10 changes from their previous fixture and Tottenham making eight. Joe Gomez returned from injury to captain Liverpool, while Dubravka made his Spurs debut and Tosin Adarabioyo was handed his first start for the visitors.

Gakpo doubles Liverpool’s advantage

Liverpool extended their lead nine minutes after the restart following another well-worked move. Mac Allister found Gakpo inside the penalty area and the Netherlands international stepped inside before driving his finish across Dubravka to make it 2-0.

Spurs refused to allow the tie to drift away and found a route back into the contest in the 69th minute. Mateus Fernandes delivered from a corner and Gallagher was on hand at the back post to head home from close range, reducing the deficit and setting up a tense final 20 minutes at Anfield.

Spurs push for an equaliser

Tottenham enjoyed one of their strongest spells after Gallagher’s goal and finished the evening having registered 17 attempts compared to Liverpool’s 12. Kudus was denied by Mamardashvili, while the Liverpool goalkeeper produced another important stop late on to keep out Omar Marmoush and preserve the hosts’ advantage.

De Zerbi acknowledged afterwards that Spurs need to become more clinical, with the Head Coach pointing towards several opportunities his side failed to convert. Tottenham’s performance provided encouraging moments going forward, but Liverpool proved far more ruthless when their opportunities arrived.

Szoboszlai seals Liverpool’s progress

Any remaining hopes of a Tottenham comeback were ended in stoppage time by Szoboszlai. After collecting Gakpo’s flick, the midfielder unleashed a superb long-range strike beyond Dubravka to complete Liverpool’s 3-1 victory and secure their place in the fourth round.

It capped an impressive night for a much-changed Liverpool team, with several younger players taking their opportunity at Anfield. Lewis Koumas was subsequently voted Liverpool’s Player of the Match after leading the line in only his second senior start for the club.

For Tottenham, attention now turns quickly back to the Premier League and Saturday’s home meeting with Aston Villa at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Liverpool are also back in league action this weekend, travelling to Bournemouth on Sunday as Iraola’s side look to build on their cup victory.

FAQs

What was the Liverpool v Tottenham score?

Liverpool beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 at Anfield in the Carabao Cup third round on Tuesday 15 September 2026. Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai scored for Liverpool, with Conor Gallagher finding the net for Spurs.

Who scored for Liverpool against Tottenham?

Alexis Mac Allister opened the scoring before Cody Gakpo doubled Liverpool’s advantage early in the second half. Dominik Szoboszlai then completed the scoring with a long-range effort in stoppage time.

Are Liverpool through to the next round of the Carabao Cup?

Yes. The 3-1 victory sent Liverpool into the fourth round of the Carabao Cup, while Tottenham’s involvement in this season’s competition came to an end.

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