Liverpool v Southampton result
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Liverpool 3–0 Southampton — Liverpool won this FA Cup match.
The result
Liverpool beat Southampton 3–0 at Anfield in the FA Cup on Wednesday 28 February. Liverpool have scored in at least 15 consecutive matches in all competitions.
The goals
Liverpool led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Liverpool: Lewis Koumas (44’, assisted by Bobby Clark) and Jayden Danns (73’, assisted by Harvey Elliott; 88’).
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Liverpool 0.00, Southampton 0.00, from 18 shots to 12 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
C. Pawson showed one yellow card — against 2.8 yellows a game across the last 20 matches refereed (all competitions). The bookings — Southampton: Ryan Manning (79’).
What it changes
Liverpool have won their last five matches in all competitions. Southampton have lost their last three matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Jayden Danns (Liverpool) 8.2, Shea Charles (Southampton) 8.1 and Bobby Clark (Liverpool) 5.9 led the match.
Next up
Liverpool next host Villarreal on 20 October 2026.
Southampton next travel to West Ham on 24 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Liverpool: Liverpool v Villarreal, Tuesday 20 October — the preview. Next for Southampton: West Ham v Southampton, Saturday 24 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Liverpool 3–0 Southampton · FA Cup
- Venue: Anfield · Liverpool
- Referee: C. Pawson
- Head-to-head (last 6): Liverpool 4 · draws 1 · Southampton 1 · 3.67 goals/game
- Recent form: Liverpool 4W 0D 1L · Southampton 2W 0D 3L
Liverpool 3–0 Southampton (FA Cup): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 9 May 2026). See the live track record →
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Match statistics & details
| Liverpool | Southampton | |
|---|---|---|
| 52% | Possession | 48% |
| 18 | Shots | 12 |
| 6 | Shots on target | 3 |
| 8 | Shots off target | 6 |
| 4 | Blocked shots | 3 |
| 11 | Shots inside the box | 11 |
| 7 | Corners | 8 |
| 1 | Offsides | 4 |
| 10 | Fouls | 2 |
| 0 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 3 | Saves | 2 |
| 585 | Passes | 543 |
| 90% | Pass accuracy | 89% |
Liverpool player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Kelleher | 95 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 |
| C. Bradley | 95 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| J. Quansah | 95 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.5 |
| K. Tsimikas | 95 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7.3 |
| J. Gomez | 95 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| B. Clark | 95 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| C. Gakpo | 90 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Harvey Elliott | 78 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7.6 |
| L. Koumas | 63 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.5 |
| J. McConnell | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 |
| V. van Dijk | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.3 |
| I. Konaté sub | 50 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7.3 |
| A. Mac Allister sub | 33 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7.2 |
| J. Danns sub | 32 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.2 |
| T. Nyoni sub | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Kaide Gordon sub | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
Southampton player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Lumley | 95 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| J. Stephens | 95 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6.5 |
| J. Bednarek | 95 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Ryan Manning | 95 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | Y | 6.9 |
| J. Aribo | 95 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Shea Charles | 95 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 7.9 |
| S. Mara | 95 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.3 |
| J. Rothwell | 69 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Samuel Edozie | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.9 |
| James Bree | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| K. Sulemana | 58 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| A. Armstrong sub | 37 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| W. Smallbone sub | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 |
| C. Adams sub | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Taylor Harwood-Bellis sub | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| K. Walker-Peters sub | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.7 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Liverpool v Southampton — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2023-05-28 Southampton 4–4 Liverpool
- 2022-11-12 Liverpool 3–1 Southampton
- 2022-05-17 Southampton 1–2 Liverpool
- 2021-11-27 Liverpool 4–0 Southampton
- 2021-05-08 Liverpool 2–0 Southampton
- 2021-01-04 Southampton 1–0 Liverpool
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Liverpool and Southampton?
- In their last 6 meetings, Liverpool won 4, Southampton won 1 and there was 1 draw, averaging 3.67 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Liverpool and Southampton?
- Recent form — Liverpool 4W 0D 1L; Southampton 2W 0D 3L.
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