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Liverpool play host to Southampton in the final match in the FA Cup fifth round on February 28.
Jurgen Klopp’s side head into the contest full of confidence after edging out a dramatic 1-0 Carabao Cup final win over Chelsea to keep alive their hopes of potentially winning four trophies this season.
Liverpool retain a one point lead over Manchester City at the top of the Premier League and they have been paired with Sparta Prague in the UEFA Europa League Round of 16.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it across the world, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
What time does Liverpool vs Southampton kick off?
This FA Cup match takes place at Anfield in Liverpool, UK and kicks off on Wednesday, February 28 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across some of the major territories:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Wed, Feb. 28 | 3:00 p.m. ET |
| Canada | Wed, Feb. 28 | 3:00 p.m. ET |
| UK | Wed, Feb. 28 | 8:00 p.m. GMT |
| Australia | Thu, Feb. 29 | 7:00 a.m. AEDT |
| India | Thu, Feb. 29 | 1:30 a.m. IST |
Liverpool vs Southampton live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this FA Cup match across selected areas of the world’s major regions:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | — | ESPN+ |
| Canada | — |
Sportsnet NOW Plus |
| UK | ITV 1, STV | ITVX, STV Player |
| Australia | — | Paramount+ |
| India | — | — |
USA: This game is available exclusively on ESPN+.
Canada: Broadcast and streaming options are available via Sportsnet.
Australia: Fans in Australia can stream FA Cup matches live and on demand on Paramount+.
UK: This match is available on ITV 1 and streaming is covered by ITVX. Viewers in Scotland can access the game with STV and the STV Player.
Liverpool vs Southampton lineups, team news
Liverpool’s injury list remains a major issue for Klopp with the German coach forced to throw on a host of teenage substitutes in their final win over Chelsea.
Midfield duo Ryan Gravenberch and Wataru Endo joined the list of absentees, with injuries in the final, and Klopp will name a youthful team as Mohamed Salah potentially comes back into contention.
Liverpool predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Kelleher (GK) — Bradley, Quansah, Gomez, Robertson — Mac Allister, Clark, McConnell — Elliott, Gakpo, Diaz.
Liverpool subs (9): TBC
Southampton’s push for Premier League promotion has slipped in recent weeks as Russell Martin aims for an immediate return to the top-flight.
With the focus on league matters, he will also rotate, with first-choice goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu set for a break.
Southampton predicted XI (4-3-3 right to left): Lumley (GK) — Charles, Stephens, Bednarek, Meghoma — Smallbone, Downes, Rothwell — Edozie, Adams, Mara.
Southampton subs (9): TBC
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Liverpool vs Southampton prediction
Despite Liverpool’s injury concerns, they remain a force at Anfield, with no home defeat in any competition for just over a year.
Klopp will hope to have more key players back for the weekend Premier League trip to Nottingham Forest, but against a Southampton team focused on promotion, they should have enough to book a quarterfinal spot.
Prediction: Liverpool 2-0 Southampton
