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Liverpool Faces Barnsley in FA Cup Showdown at Anfield

1/13/2026

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Summary

Liverpool Hosts Barnsley

Liverpool Football Club will host Barnsley Football Club in FA Cup third round at Anfield on 12 January 2026.
Liverpool FC is the reigning Premier League champion and has a 10-match unbeaten run, with three draws.
Barnsley FC is a League One side in 17th, hoping to replicate their 2008 Anfield upset.
The match will be shown on TNT Sports 1 (UK) and ESPN+ (US) at 7:45 PM GMT.

Summary

Barnsley Faces Liverpool

Adam Phillips and Vimal Yoganathan, Barnsley players and Liverpool academy alumni, say they are excited to face their old club in the FA Cup.
Phillips recalled his time as a ball boy at Anfield.
Barnsley are 17th in League One and aim to repeat their 2008 FA Cup upset of Liverpool, with Conor Hourihane urging a solid game plan ahead of January 12, 2026, 7:45 PM GMT.

History

Historical Context

Barnsley FC's 2-1 victory over Liverpool FC in the 2008 FA Cup quarter-finals marked a historic upset, as it was Barnsley's first win against Liverpool in 12 attempts. This match highlighted the tradition of "giant-killing" in the FA Cup, where lower-tier teams often defeat top-flight clubs, a phenomenon that has captivated fans since the tournament's inception in 1871.

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Liverpool Hosts Barnsley

Liverpool Football Club will host Barnsley Football Club in FA Cup third round at Anfield on 12 January 2026.
Liverpool FC is the reigning Premier League champion and has a 10-match unbeaten run, with three draws.
Barnsley FC is a League One side in 17th, hoping to replicate their 2008 Anfield upset.
The match will be shown on TNT Sports 1 (UK) and ESPN+ (US) at 7:45 PM GMT.

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