Match report
Liverpool vs Barnsley — the facts
Liverpool beat Barnsley 4–1 (half-time 2–1).
Liverpool met Barnsley in the FA Cup (Round of 64). Kick-off was Monday, 12 January 2026, 19:45 UTC at Anfield. Referee: Farai Hallam.
Key moments
- 9' Goal: Dominik Szoboszlai (assist: Alexis Mac Allister) — 1–0
- 36' Goal: Jeremie Frimpong (assist: Alexis Mac Allister) — 2–0
- 40' Goal: Adam Phillips — 2–1
- 84' Goal: Florian Wirtz (assist: Hugo Ekitike) — 3–1
- 90' Goal: Hugo Ekitike (assist: Florian Wirtz) — 4–1
Starting line-ups
Liverpool (4-2-3-1)
Barnsley (5-4-1)
About this match
On this page: the Liverpool vs Barnsley final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this FA Cup fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the Liverpool and Barnsley team pages or the FA Cup page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Liverpool vs Barnsley?
Liverpool beat Barnsley 4–1 (half-time 2–1).
›Who scored in Liverpool vs Barnsley?
Dominik Szoboszlai (9') for Liverpool; Jeremie Frimpong (36') for Liverpool; Adam Phillips (40') for Barnsley; Florian Wirtz (84') for Liverpool; Hugo Ekitike (90') for Liverpool.
›Where can I watch Liverpool vs Barnsley highlights?
This page carries the full match report, stats and lineups for Liverpool vs Barnsley; goal clips are added as soon as official highlights are available.