Carabao Cup: Liverpool v Tottenham fixture details confirmed
Liverpool will host Tottenham in the Carabao Cup third round at Anfield on Wednesday, 16 September, with an 8pm BST kick-off live on ITV and Sky Sports. While Everton v Wolves and other wolves fixtures shape the wider slate, this Premier League clash is the round's headline tie after Spurs' 5-1 win over Charlton.
Key Takeaways
- Liverpool v Tottenham is set for Wednesday 16 September at Anfield, kicking off at 8pm BST.
- The tie will be broadcast live in the UK on both ITV and Sky Sports.
- Tottenham reached the third round with a 5-1 victory over Charlton, including a debut goal from Savio.
- Third-round matches are scheduled across the weeks commencing 7 and 14 September.
- Everton v Wolves is among the other confirmed Carabao Cup third-round fixtures on the same slate.
When and where is Liverpool v Tottenham in the Carabao Cup?
Liverpool FC has confirmed that the Reds will welcome Tottenham Hotspur to Anfield for the Carabao Cup third round. The fixture is locked in for Wednesday 16 September, with kick-off at 8pm BST.
Both clubs arrive as Premier League sides, making this one of the most high-profile ties in the round. Liverpool will play at home, while Spurs make the trip north after securing their place in the last 32.
How did Tottenham reach the third round?
Spurs advanced by beating Charlton Athletic 5-1 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mikey Moore opened the scoring before Dominic Solanke added a second, and Danso headed in with his first touch.
New signing Savio marked his Tottenham debut off the bench with a goal and was heavily involved when Ben Davies scored Spurs' fifth. The BBC described Liverpool v Tottenham as the standout tie in the draw after that result put Spurs on course for Anfield.
What other Carabao Cup third-round fixtures are confirmed?
The BBC's live EFL Cup coverage listed the full third-round draw, including Everton v Wolves after the Toffees beat Preston 4-0. Chelsea's tie with Leeds United is confirmed for Wednesday 9 September at 8pm at Stamford Bridge on Sky Sports Main Event.
Other ties include Manchester City v Norwich, Manchester United v Brighton, Ipswich v Arsenal, and Millwall v Newcastle. Third-round games are spread across the weeks commencing 7 and 14 September, so wolves fixtures and other League Cup dates will land in that window alongside Liverpool v Tottenham.
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Where can fans watch Liverpool v Tottenham?
According to Liverpool FC's official announcement, the match will be shown live on ITV and Sky Sports in the UK. Liverpool also pointed supporters to its updated 2026-27 fixture list and eCalendar for planning.
With a prime-time Wednesday slot and dual broadcast coverage, the tie is positioned as one of the Carabao Cup's marquee third-round games this season.