Liverpool F.C. Will host Tottenham Hotspur in the third round of the Carabao Cup at Anfield, with the tie scheduled for the weeks beginning 7 September and 14 September 2026. The match sees former Liverpool left-back Andrew Robertson return to Anfield after his summer transfer to Tottenham, adding a personal storyline to the fixture.
The third-round draw pits Liverpool F.C. Against Tottenham in a repeat of recent high-stakes encounters, though this time in cup competition. Liverpool enter the tie having played just one Premier League game this season, sitting 10th in the table with one point from a 0W-1D-0L record and a recent form of D. They have scored two goals and conceded two so far, leaving them level on goal difference but two points behind leaders Brighton.
Robertson, who left Liverpool for Tottenham during the summer transfer window, will face his former club for the first time since departing Anfield. His return adds emotional weight to the tie, as he seeks to make an impact against the team where he spent several seasons and won major honours. The fixture will be his first appearance at Anfield in a Tottenham shirt.
Before the Carabao Cup tie, Liverpool F.C. Have a Premier League home match against Nottingham Forest on 29 August 2026, with Forest currently 15th in the table. Fans can check the full list of upcoming games on our fixtures page to see how the cup fixture fits into a busy September schedule. The club’s current squad details, including Robertson’s status, are available on our squad hub.
With just one league game played, Liverpool F.C. Are still finding their rhythm early in the 2026-27 campaign. Their defensive solidity has been tested, conceding two in the opener, while their attack has shown promise with two goals scored. The Carabao Cup offers a chance to build momentum and test squad depth ahead of tougher league challenges.
Winning this tie would see Liverpool F.C. Progress to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup, where they could face another Premier League side depending on other results. The club will look to use the match to give minutes to rotating players while maintaining competitiveness, with updates on player availability and performance accessible via our stats and injuries pages as the match approaches.
