Liverpool vs. Tottenham: EFL Cup Clash at Anfield
Liverpool faces Tottenham at Anfield in the EFL Cup third round. The Reds are looking to improve after a recent goalless draw against Fulham. This fixture sees two teams with varying cup histories facing off.
Liverpool, reaching the final three times in the last five EFL Cup seasons and winning in 2022 and 2024, expects a stronger performance. Meanwhile, Tottenham is yet to score or win in their four Premier League games this season.
Liverpool v Spurs: EFL Cup Stats and Recent Form
- This is the seventh EFL Cup meeting between the clubs since 1984. The home team has won the last four encounters.
- Liverpool has not lost to Tottenham in 17 home games since May 2011. Their most recent meeting at Anfield in the league on March 15 ended 1-1, with Richarlison scoring a late equalizer.
- Before that draw, Liverpool had won three consecutive matches against Spurs and five of the last six. The exception was a 1-0 defeat in the first leg of the 2024/25 EFL Cup semi-finals.
- Mohamed Salah leads all scorers in the fixture across all competitions with 14 goals, surpassing Spurs legend Jimmy Greaves.
- Overall, Liverpool leads Tottenham 92 wins to 50 in all competitions, with 45 draws. Liverpool has scored 312 goals to Tottenham's 219.
- Liverpool holds the record for most EFL Cup titles with 10 wins. Manchester City is second with nine.
- Only Liverpool (10), Manchester City (9), Manchester United (6), Chelsea (5), and Aston Villa (5) have won the EFL Cup more times than Tottenham (4). Tottenham’s last domestic trophy was the 2007/08 EFL Cup.
- Tottenham has won four and lost three of their EFL Cup ties against Liverpool. However, they were eliminated 4-0 away in the most recent semi-final encounter in 2024/25, following a 1-0 first-leg victory.
- Tottenham has scored more than one goal in only one of their last nine away matches, netting six goals in total and failing to score on four occasions.
- Richarlison, with three goals against Liverpool since May 2022, is Tottenham's top scorer against the Reds in this period.
Where to Watch Liverpool v Tottenham
The match kicks off on Tuesday at 8:00 PM BST (5:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT). In the UK, live coverage is available on ITV4, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football, and Sky Sports Ultra.
Online streaming is accessible via ITV's website and the ITVX app, compatible with various devices. For Sky Sports access, a day pass costs £14.99, a monthly subscription is £27.99 for 12 months, or £34.99 per month without a contract via Now TV.
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