Tottenham’s League Cup record against Liverpool suggests they are capable of pulling off a major upset at Anfield on Tuesday.
Tottenham Hotspur’s attention is set to turn away from the Premier League to the Carabao Cup this midweek as games continue to come thick and fast.
The last time in the League Cup, Spurs were rampant in their display against Championship side Charlton Athletic, beating them 5-0 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Those five goals currently stand as the only goals scored by the Lilywhites this season in a competitive game, as they remain without a goal in the Premier League.
Tottenham’s record against Liverpool in the League Cup
Up next in round three of the Carabao Cup is a clash against Liverpool at Anfield. It is sure to be a big test for Spurs, who would be aiming to go deep in the competition this term.
But given Tottenham’s struggles in the Premier League so far this season, not many would fancy their chances against the Reds.
However, based on their previous head-to-head outings in the League Cup, Tottenham do stand a chance against Liverpool.
The two sides have met ten times in the competition, and Spurs have come out with a win five times, while Liverpool have managed four wins, with one ending in a draw.
| Season | Round | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | Semi-final, 2nd leg | Liverpool 4-0 Tottenham |
| 2024/25 | Semi-final, 1st leg | Tottenham 1-0 Liverpool |
| 2016/17 | Fourth round | Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham |
| 2008/09 | Round of 16 | Tottenham 4-2 Liverpool |
| 2004/05 | Quarter-final | Tottenham 1-1 Liverpool (Liverpool won 4-3 on pens) |
| 1998/99 | Round of 16 | Liverpool 1-3 Tottenham |
| 1984/85 | Third round | Tottenham 1-0 Liverpool |
| 1981/82 | Final | Liverpool 3-1 Tottenham (AET) |
| 1972/73 | Fifth round, replay | Tottenham 3-1 Liverpool |
| 1972/73 | Fifth round | Liverpool 1-1 Tottenham |
Spurs’ record against Liverpool at Anfield
But when you look at Spurs’ record against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup in matches played at Anfield, the picture is very different.
The two sides have met five times at Anfield in the competition, but it is Liverpool who often come out on top.
The Reds have won three of the meetings at Anfield, with Spurs winning just once on Liverpool’s ground -a victory that came back in the 1998/99 season.
| Season | Round | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | Semi-final, 2nd leg | 6 Feb 2025 | Liverpool 4–0 Tottenham |
| 2016/17 | Fourth round | 25 Oct 2016 | Liverpool 2–1 Tottenham |
| 1998/99 | Round of 16 | 10 Nov 1998 | Liverpool 1–3 Tottenham |
| 1981/82 | Final | 13 Mar 1982 | Liverpool 3–1 Tottenham (AET) |
| 1972/73 | Fifth round | 4 Dec 1972 | Liverpool 1–1 Tottenham |
Goals: Liverpool 11–6 Tottenham