H. Ekitike received a red card on a level playing field, while Liverpool barely overcame the Southampton barrier in the League Cup.

2025-09-23 23:57 © Liverpool FC

The rested "Liverpool" team struggled in the League Cup.

In the third round, the "Reds" defeated "Southampton" 2:1.

At the end of the first half, Alexander Isak scored the first goal for the "Liverpool" team.

Shea Charles equalized the score in the 76th minute after a corner kick.

In the 86th minute, Hugo Ekitike secured the victory for "Liverpool." The Frenchman, who scored the decisive goal, soon took off his shirt and received a second yellow card, completely forgetting about the first one.

"Chelsea" also advanced to the next round.

The "Aristocrats" defeated "Lincoln City" 2:1 away.

The goals were scored by Federico Bounanoutte and Tyrique George.