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Southampton vs Liverpool LIVE: League Cup result, final score and reaction

Follow all the action from St. Mary's Stadium

Luke Baker
Wednesday 18 December 2024 18:00 GMT
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Follow live coverage as Southampton face Liverpool in the EFL cup.

Liverpool are the reigning champions of the competition following an extra time victory over Chelsea at Wembley last term, Virgil van Dijk scoring the decisive goal to secure a record-extending tenth win of this domestic cup for the Reds.

While all 72 clubs from the football league enter from the first round, Premier League teams enter at the second or third round stage, the latter for clubs competing in Europe this season. Last year, Middlesbrough were the team from outside the top flight to go furthest in the competition, reaching the semi-finals.

Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.

Southampton vs Liverpool

Cody Gakpo (Liverpool) wins a free kick on the left wing.

18 December 2024 20:25

Southampton vs Liverpool

Goal! Southampton 0, Liverpool 1. Darwin Núñez (Liverpool) right footed shot from the centre of the box.

18 December 2024 20:23

Southampton vs Liverpool

Wataru Endo (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

18 December 2024 20:22

Southampton vs Liverpool

Foul by Harvey Elliott (Liverpool).

18 December 2024 20:21

Southampton vs Liverpool

Attempt saved. Tyler Dibling (Southampton) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved.

18 December 2024 20:19

Southampton vs Liverpool

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

18 December 2024 20:17

Southampton vs Liverpool

Delay in match (Liverpool).

18 December 2024 20:16

Southampton vs Liverpool

Cody Gakpo (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

18 December 2024 20:15

Southampton vs Liverpool

Attempt missed. Darwin Núñez (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box.

18 December 2024 20:14

Southampton vs Liverpool

Attempt blocked. Treymaurice Nyoni (Liverpool) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Cody Gakpo.

18 December 2024 20:14

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