Liverpool vs Spurs: Szoboszlai's Late Strike Seals 3-1 Carabao Cup Win

Liverpool beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 in a Carabao Cup third-round tie at Anfield on Tuesday, 15 September 2026. A stoppage-time goal from Dominik Szoboszlai ensured the victory, preventing a late comeback by Spurs and securing Liverpool's place in the next stage of the competition.

Liverpool vs Spurs: Match Result and Goalscorers

The match, which kicked off at 8:00pm at Anfield, saw Liverpool take early control. According to Sky Sports' live commentary, the scoring opened in the 21st minute via Alexis Mac Allister. Cody Gakpo doubled the lead in the 54th minute, giving the home side a comfortable cushion.

Tottenham Hotspur fought back in the second half, with Conor Gallagher scoring in the 69th minute to make it 2-1. However, any hopes of a draw were extinguished in the first minute of added time when Dominik Szoboszlai scored at 90+1' to seal the 3-1 win.

Minute	Player	Team	Score
21'	Alexis Mac Allister	Liverpool	1-0
54'	Cody Gakpo	Liverpool	2-0
69'	Conor Gallagher	Tottenham	2-1
90+1'	Dominik Szoboszlai	Liverpool	3-1

What's Next: Liverpool's Fourth-Round Clash

Following the victory over Tottenham, Liverpool FC confirmed around 19 September 2026 that fixture details have been finalised for their Carabao Cup fourth-round tie. Liverpool will face Chelsea at Anfield. While the venue is confirmed, fans are advised to check the official club website or the EFL for the specific date and kick-off time.

Tottenham's Struggle for Form

For Spurs, the defeat at Anfield was part of a wider struggle. BBC Sport described the team as "fragile" following a subsequent loss to Aston Villa, where Villa survived a late fightback to secure their first Premier League win of the season. The result suggests a difficult period for the North London club as they struggle to maintain consistency across competitions.

Search Interest in India

The fixture generated significant interest among Indian football fans. Google Trends India recorded approximately 100,000 searches for "liverpool vs spurs" in the 24 hours following the match, observed on 16 September 2026. This represents a growth of about 1000%, with related queries focusing on the "carabao cup" and "efl cup," highlighting the strong engagement of the Indian fanbase with English domestic cup football.