Alexis Mac Allister opened the scoring in the 21st minute before Cody Gakpo doubled Liverpool\u2019s advantage shortly after halftime. Conor Gallagher headed Tottenham back into contention, but Szoboszlai\u2019s long-range finish ended the visitors\u2019 recovery attempt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The result kept Liverpool\u2019s pursuit of a record-extending 11th League Cup alive. Tottenham, meanwhile, exited another competition despite creating enough opportunities to make the contest considerably more difficult for the hosts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Match Details<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- Competition: Carabao Cup third round<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Result: Liverpool 3-1 Tottenham Hotspur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Venue: Anfield<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Attendance: 60,169<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Liverpool scorers: Alexis Mac Allister 21\u2019; Cody Gakpo 54\u2019; Dominik Szoboszlai 90+1\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Tottenham scorer: Conor Gallagher 69\u2019<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Tottenham Waste Promising Early Chances<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nLiverpool head coach Andoni Iraola made 10 changes from the team that drew with Fulham, with Ronald Araujo the only player retaining his starting position. Joe Gomez captained the side on his first appearance of the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tottenham also rotated heavily but made the brighter start. Lucas Bergvall appeared certain to score after meeting Destiny Udogie\u2019s low delivery, only for Giorgi Mamardashvili to make an instinctive save with his knee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mohammed Kudus then wasted an excellent opportunity by lifting another Udogie delivery over the crossbar from close range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Those misses proved costly. Liverpool gradually gained control through the energy of Lewis Koumas, James McConnell, Trey Nyoni and Rio Ngumoha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Liverpool](\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ug\/temps\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image_2026-09-16_122941108-1024x683.png\")
Liverpool goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili punches the ball clear during the Carabao Cup victory over Tottenham Hotspur. Photograph: Jon Super\/AP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nMac Allister Breaks the Deadlock<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nLiverpool took the lead after 21 minutes when Ngumoha attacked Udogie inside the penalty area and directed the ball towards Mac Allister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Argentina international opened his body before driving a powerful first-time finish into the top corner beyond Martin Dubravka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mac Allister\u2019s strike punished Tottenham for failing to convert their earlier chances and changed the momentum of the match. Liverpool pressed more confidently, while the visitors became increasingly vulnerable when attempting to build from defence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Koumas also caused problems through his work rate and aggressive pressing. Although he did not score, his movement repeatedly forced Tottenham\u2019s defenders into hurried decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gakpo Doubles Liverpool\u2019s Advantage<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nLiverpool extended their lead nine minutes after halftime following a patient attacking move involving Ngumoha, Milos Kerkez and Mac Allister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mac Allister found Gakpo inside the left channel of the penalty area. The Netherlands international moved inside Archie Gray before driving a precise finish across Dubravka and into the far corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gakpo\u2019s combination of composure and power gave Liverpool a valuable cushion. His goal also continued an encouraging start to the season during which his future had previously appeared uncertain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ug\/temps\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image_2026-09-16_123227481-1-1024x729.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nGallagher Ends Tottenham\u2019s Goal Drought<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nTottenham continued creating opportunities and were rewarded in the 69th minute. Mamardashvili misjudged Mateus Fernandes\u2019 corner, allowing Gallagher to head into the net from close range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The goal ended Tottenham\u2019s 429-minute scoring drought against top-flight opposition and gave Roberto De Zerbi\u2019s team renewed belief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spurs increased the pressure, but Mamardashvili responded impressively to his mistake. He made a fine reaction save to deny Omar Marmoush and finished the game with five stops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Milos Kerkez also produced an important challenge to prevent Marmoush from obtaining a clear shooting opportunity inside the penalty area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Szoboszlai Settles the Contest Spectacularly<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nTottenham\u2019s pressure ensured the outcome remained uncertain until stoppage time. Szoboszlai finally removed any doubt in the 91st minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After controlling Gakpo\u2019s flick with his chest approximately 25 yards from goal, the Hungarian midfielder unleashed a swerving strike into the top corner beyond Dubravka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The exceptional finish gave the scoreline a more comfortable appearance and produced the defining image of the contest. Iraola praised the quality and confidence required to attempt the shot from such a difficult position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Liverpool vs Tottenham Match Statistics<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nStatistics are based on figures published by the ESPN<\/a> match centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tottenham Waste Promising Early Chances<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nLiverpool head coach Andoni Iraola made 10 changes from the team that drew with Fulham, with Ronald Araujo the only player retaining his starting position. Joe Gomez captained the side on his first appearance of the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tottenham also rotated heavily but made the brighter start. Lucas Bergvall appeared certain to score after meeting Destiny Udogie\u2019s low delivery, only for Giorgi Mamardashvili to make an instinctive save with his knee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mohammed Kudus then wasted an excellent opportunity by lifting another Udogie delivery over the crossbar from close range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Those misses proved costly. Liverpool gradually gained control through the energy of Lewis Koumas, James McConnell, Trey Nyoni and Rio Ngumoha.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLiverpool goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili punches the ball clear during the Carabao Cup victory over Tottenham Hotspur. Photograph: Jon Super\/AP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nMac Allister Breaks the Deadlock<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nLiverpool took the lead after 21 minutes when Ngumoha attacked Udogie inside the penalty area and directed the ball towards Mac Allister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Argentina international opened his body before driving a powerful first-time finish into the top corner beyond Martin Dubravka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mac Allister\u2019s strike punished Tottenham for failing to convert their earlier chances and changed the momentum of the match. Liverpool pressed more confidently, while the visitors became increasingly vulnerable when attempting to build from defence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Koumas also caused problems through his work rate and aggressive pressing. Although he did not score, his movement repeatedly forced Tottenham\u2019s defenders into hurried decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gakpo Doubles Liverpool\u2019s Advantage<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nLiverpool extended their lead nine minutes after halftime following a patient attacking move involving Ngumoha, Milos Kerkez and Mac Allister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mac Allister found Gakpo inside the left channel of the penalty area. The Netherlands international moved inside Archie Gray before driving a precise finish across Dubravka and into the far corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gakpo\u2019s combination of composure and power gave Liverpool a valuable cushion. His goal also continued an encouraging start to the season during which his future had previously appeared uncertain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nGallagher Ends Tottenham\u2019s Goal Drought<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nTottenham continued creating opportunities and were rewarded in the 69th minute. Mamardashvili misjudged Mateus Fernandes\u2019 corner, allowing Gallagher to head into the net from close range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The goal ended Tottenham\u2019s 429-minute scoring drought against top-flight opposition and gave Roberto De Zerbi\u2019s team renewed belief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spurs increased the pressure, but Mamardashvili responded impressively to his mistake. He made a fine reaction save to deny Omar Marmoush and finished the game with five stops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Milos Kerkez also produced an important challenge to prevent Marmoush from obtaining a clear shooting opportunity inside the penalty area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Szoboszlai Settles the Contest Spectacularly<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nTottenham\u2019s pressure ensured the outcome remained uncertain until stoppage time. Szoboszlai finally removed any doubt in the 91st minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After controlling Gakpo\u2019s flick with his chest approximately 25 yards from goal, the Hungarian midfielder unleashed a swerving strike into the top corner beyond Dubravka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The exceptional finish gave the scoreline a more comfortable appearance and produced the defining image of the contest. Iraola praised the quality and confidence required to attempt the shot from such a difficult position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Liverpool vs Tottenham Match Statistics<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nStatistics are based on figures published by the ESPN<\/a> match centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mac Allister Breaks the Deadlock<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nLiverpool took the lead after 21 minutes when Ngumoha attacked Udogie inside the penalty area and directed the ball towards Mac Allister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Argentina international opened his body before driving a powerful first-time finish into the top corner beyond Martin Dubravka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mac Allister\u2019s strike punished Tottenham for failing to convert their earlier chances and changed the momentum of the match. Liverpool pressed more confidently, while the visitors became increasingly vulnerable when attempting to build from defence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Koumas also caused problems through his work rate and aggressive pressing. Although he did not score, his movement repeatedly forced Tottenham\u2019s defenders into hurried decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gakpo Doubles Liverpool\u2019s Advantage<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nLiverpool extended their lead nine minutes after halftime following a patient attacking move involving Ngumoha, Milos Kerkez and Mac Allister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mac Allister found Gakpo inside the left channel of the penalty area. The Netherlands international moved inside Archie Gray before driving a precise finish across Dubravka and into the far corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gakpo\u2019s combination of composure and power gave Liverpool a valuable cushion. His goal also continued an encouraging start to the season during which his future had previously appeared uncertain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nGallagher Ends Tottenham\u2019s Goal Drought<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nTottenham continued creating opportunities and were rewarded in the 69th minute. Mamardashvili misjudged Mateus Fernandes\u2019 corner, allowing Gallagher to head into the net from close range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The goal ended Tottenham\u2019s 429-minute scoring drought against top-flight opposition and gave Roberto De Zerbi\u2019s team renewed belief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spurs increased the pressure, but Mamardashvili responded impressively to his mistake. He made a fine reaction save to deny Omar Marmoush and finished the game with five stops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Milos Kerkez also produced an important challenge to prevent Marmoush from obtaining a clear shooting opportunity inside the penalty area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Szoboszlai Settles the Contest Spectacularly<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nTottenham\u2019s pressure ensured the outcome remained uncertain until stoppage time. Szoboszlai finally removed any doubt in the 91st minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After controlling Gakpo\u2019s flick with his chest approximately 25 yards from goal, the Hungarian midfielder unleashed a swerving strike into the top corner beyond Dubravka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The exceptional finish gave the scoreline a more comfortable appearance and produced the defining image of the contest. Iraola praised the quality and confidence required to attempt the shot from such a difficult position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Liverpool vs Tottenham Match Statistics<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nStatistics are based on figures published by the ESPN<\/a> match centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Liverpool extended their lead nine minutes after halftime following a patient attacking move involving Ngumoha, Milos Kerkez and Mac Allister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mac Allister found Gakpo inside the left channel of the penalty area. The Netherlands international moved inside Archie Gray before driving a precise finish across Dubravka and into the far corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gakpo\u2019s combination of composure and power gave Liverpool a valuable cushion. His goal also continued an encouraging start to the season during which his future had previously appeared uncertain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tottenham continued creating opportunities and were rewarded in the 69th minute. Mamardashvili misjudged Mateus Fernandes\u2019 corner, allowing Gallagher to head into the net from close range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The goal ended Tottenham\u2019s 429-minute scoring drought against top-flight opposition and gave Roberto De Zerbi\u2019s team renewed belief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Spurs increased the pressure, but Mamardashvili responded impressively to his mistake. He made a fine reaction save to deny Omar Marmoush and finished the game with five stops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Milos Kerkez also produced an important challenge to prevent Marmoush from obtaining a clear shooting opportunity inside the penalty area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Tottenham\u2019s pressure ensured the outcome remained uncertain until stoppage time. Szoboszlai finally removed any doubt in the 91st minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After controlling Gakpo\u2019s flick with his chest approximately 25 yards from goal, the Hungarian midfielder unleashed a swerving strike into the top corner beyond Dubravka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The exceptional finish gave the scoreline a more comfortable appearance and produced the defining image of the contest. Iraola praised the quality and confidence required to attempt the shot from such a difficult position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Statistics are based on figures published by the ESPN<\/a> match centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nGallagher Ends Tottenham\u2019s Goal Drought<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Szoboszlai Settles the Contest Spectacularly<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Liverpool vs Tottenham Match Statistics<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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