Liverpool have progressed to the next round of the 2025-2026 season of the Carabao Cup after registering a straight forward 2-1 win over Southampton at Anfield.
The Reds off-season signings continue to impress as strikers Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak scored in the win. Isak’s goal came in the 43rd minute after he swept home a pass from Federico Chiesa.
The Italian intercepted a pass from Southampton goalkeeper Alex McCarthy and laid the ball on for the Swede to bag a simple finish. The goal is Isak’s first since joining Liverpool from Newcastle United for a record £125 million.
The game against Southampton also marked his first start for Liverpool as he works his way to full fitness; he recently made his debut for The Reds.
Southampton’s Shea Charles equalised in the 76th minute but Chiesa was the provider again as he found Ekitike for a tap-in. However, there was drama to follow as Ekitike celebrated his goal by taking off his jersey.
That got him shown a second yellow card and handed his marching orders. He will miss Liverpool’s league game against Crystal Palace on Saturday, September 27 at 14:00 GMT.
Alexander Isak of Liverpool scores his team’s first goal during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Liverpool and Southampton at Anfield on September 23, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
