How did Liverpool beat Tottenham?
Liverpool secured a 3-1 home win over Tottenham at Anfield to reach the next round. Alexis Mac Allister opened the scoring in the 21st minute. Cody Gakpo added a second goal after the interval in the 54th minute. Dominik Szoboszlai scored in stoppage time at the 91st minute. Tottenham replied through Conor Gallagher in the 69th minute. Kostas Tsimikas was not included in the Liverpool squad for the match. The result confirmed Liverpool’s place among the last 16 teams on 16 September 2026.
Arsenal's comfortable victory at Ipswich
Arsenal recorded a 4-2 win at Portman Road against Ipswich to advance. Dowman scored twice in the 7th and 47th minutes. Noni Madueke found the net in the 16th minute and Mikel Merino added a fourth goal in the 58th minute. Ipswich responded with goals from Mehmedi in the 62nd minute and Akpom in the 91st minute. Joly entered as a substitute for Arsenal in the 76th minute. The result confirmed Arsenal's place in the last 16 after an efficient performance that never looked in doubt despite the two late replies from the hosts.
Other Carabao Cup results
Fulham defeated West Ham 3-2 away from home, with Dino Mavropanos starting in the West Ham line-up. Brentford won 2-1 at Reading. Peterborough advanced after a 3-3 draw with Barnsley followed by a 7-6 penalty shoot-out victory. These results confirmed that Brentford, Fulham and Peterborough also progressed to the round of 16 alongside Liverpool and Arsenal. The evening’s fixtures therefore produced five teams that will contest the last-16 draw after the matches played on 16 September 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Which teams reached the Carabao Cup last 16?
Liverpool, Arsenal, Brentford, Fulham and Peterborough all progressed from the matches played on 16 September 2026.
What were the goal scorers for Liverpool?
Mac Allister, Gakpo and Szoboszlai scored for Liverpool against Tottenham.
Who scored for Arsenal against Ipswich?
Dowman scored twice while Madueke and Merino each scored once.
