Liverpool vs. Accrington: FA Cup Third Round Preview
Liverpool will look to bounce back from a sluggish start to the new year when they host League Two side Accrington Stanley in the FA Cup third round on Saturday. This fixture offers Arne Slot’s side a chance to regain momentum and provide opportunities for fringe players to shine at Anfield.
Match Details
- Location: Anfield, Liverpool, England
- Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025
- Kick-off Time: 12:15 GMT / 07:15 ET / 04:15 PT
- Referee: Lewis Smith
Head-to-Head Record
- Liverpool Wins: 1
- Accrington Wins: 0
- Draws: 0
- Last Meeting: Liverpool 2-0 Accrington (January 7, 1956 – FA Cup)
Current Form
Liverpool
- Tottenham 1-0 Liverpool – January 8, 2025
- Liverpool 2-2 Manchester United – January 5, 2025
- West Ham 0-5 Liverpool – December 29, 2024
- Liverpool 3-1 Leicester – December 26, 2024
- Tottenham 3-6 Liverpool – December 22, 2024
Accrington Stanley
- Colchester 0-2 Accrington – January 4, 2025
- Accrington 3-2 Grimsby – January 1, 2025
- Carlisle 2-1 Accrington – December 29, 2024
- Accrington 0-2 Salford – December 21, 2024
- Fleetwood 1-1 Accrington – December 16, 2024
Team News
Liverpool
- Injuries/Doubts:
- Joe Gomez: Out with a hamstring injury.
- Dominik Szoboszlai: Doubtful due to recent illness and suspension.
- Returnees:
- Jarell Quansah: Substituted midweek due to illness but could feature.
- Likely Changes: Slot is expected to rotate heavily, offering starts to squad players and young talents.
Predicted Liverpool XI (4-2-3-1):
Kelleher; Bradley, Konate, Endo, Robertson; Morton, Nyoni; Chiesa, Elliott, Diaz; Nunez
Accrington Stanley
- Key Player: Shaun Whalley, the 37-year-old forward, has scored three goals in his last two matches and leads the team in goals and assists this season.
- Injuries/Doubts: None reported.
Predicted Accrington XI (3-4-1-2):
Crellin; Aljofree, Rawson, Awe; Love, Coyle, Khumbeni, B. Woods; Whalley; J. Woods, Hunter
Match Prediction
Liverpool are overwhelming favorites against a struggling Accrington side. The Premier League’s top scorers should dominate possession and create plenty of opportunities, even with a heavily rotated lineup. Accrington, who have one of the worst defensive records in League Two, are unlikely to keep Liverpool’s potent attack at bay.
Prediction: Liverpool 4-0 Accrington
Expect a comfortable win for the Reds, with Darwin Nunez and Federico Chiesa likely to be among the scorers. This match also provides a chance for Liverpool’s young stars, such as Tyler Morton and Trey Nyoni, to make an impression.
