Liverpool hosts Tottenham Hotspur in Carabao Cup third round clash

The Guardian Sport1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 5:30 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Liverpool hosts Tottenham Hotspur in Carabao Cup third round clash
Summary

Liverpool faces Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup third round at Anfield, kicking off at 8pm BST. Both teams have struggled recently, with Liverpool yet to beat an English team at home this season and Spurs failing to score in four matches against top-flight opposition. The matchup precedes a history of high-scoring encounters, suggesting a potential for an eventful game. Coverage includes live updates throughout the match.

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  • Kickoff is scheduled for 8pm BST at Anfield.
  • Liverpool has not scored against English teams at home this season.
  • Tottenham has zero goals against top-flight clubs in recent matches.
  • Recent encounters between the teams have produced several high-scoring games.
  • Live updates will be provided during the match.
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  • 5:30 PMThe Guardian SportLiverpool v Tottenham Hotspur: Carabao Cup third round – live
What they're saying
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⚽️ Carabao Cup news from the 8pm BST kick-off at Anfield ⚽️ Live scoreboard | Send your thoughts to Scott via email Liverpool drew a miserable blank against Fulham on Saturday and have yet to beat an English team at Anfield this season, while Spurs have the sum total of zero goals in four matches against top-flight opposition. That doesn’t augur well, does it? But look at it another way. It’s the League Cup tonight, which means the team selections are likely to be left-field bordering on all-over-the-shop. And when these clubs meet, things usually happen: in the last four seasons alone, their get-togethers have generated scorelines such as 5-1, 4-0, 3-6, 4-2 and 4-3, a good smattering of last-minute equalisers and even later winners, four red cards, and one egregious VAR balls-up. Good process, everyone! So anything could feasibly happen. The fun – and it should be fun, shouldn’t it? – begins at 8pm BST. It’s on! Continue reading...

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