Overview

• Liverpool edged Southampton 2–1 at Anfield as Alexander Isak scored his first goal for the club before Hugo Ekitiké netted an 85th‑minute winner and was sent off for removing his shirt.
• Chelsea turned a deficit into a 2–1 win at Lincoln City with rapid second‑half goals from Tyrique George and Facundo Buonanotte.
• Brighton thrashed Barnsley 6–0, highlighted by four goals from Diego Gómez, while Fulham advanced past Cambridge United 1–0.
• Burnley exited at home with a 2–1 defeat to Cardiff City, and Wolverhampton eliminated Everton 2–0 as Wrexham and Wycombe also progressed.
• On Wednesday, Manchester City beat Huddersfield Town 2–0 through Phil Foden and Savinho, Arsenal won 2–0 at Port Vale via Eze and Leandro Trossard, Tottenham topped Doncaster Rovers 3–0, and Newcastle dispatched Bradford City 4–1 with braces from Joelinton and Osula.