Table of Contents
Liverpool Dominates Accrington Stanley 4-0 to Reach FA Cup Fourth Round
First-Half Dominance
Liverpool took control early in the match with a first-half brace. The opening goal came just before the half-hour mark when Trent Alexander-Arnold’s cross set up Diogo Jota for a simple tap-in. Alexander-Arnold then doubled the lead just before the break with a perfectly placed shot from outside the box, finding the top corner of the net.
Danns and Chiesa Seal the Win
Substitute Jayden Danns marked his arrival in the 72nd minute by scoring just four minutes later. After Billy Crellin’s save from Federico Chiesa, Danns was on hand to finish the rebound. Chiesa made it 4-0 in the dying moments, finding the bottom corner with a precise shot after an earlier effort had struck the woodwork.
Accrington’s Struggles
Despite showing determination, Accrington Stanley struggled to create meaningful opportunities. They had no shots on target in the first half and could not apply consistent pressure on Liverpool’s defense. The closest they came to scoring was when Josh Woods’ shot rattled the crossbar in the 57th minute. A subsequent header from Donald Love went over the bar.
Youthful Impact
16-year-old Rio Ngumoha made history as the youngest Liverpool player to start a competitive match and an FA Cup game. His debut performance was a notable moment for the club, even if he was substituted for Danns in the second half.
Liverpool’s Quality Too Much for Accrington
Although Accrington displayed spirited play, the gulf in quality between the teams was evident. Liverpool’s attacking depth and dominance in possession ultimately led to a straightforward victory.
Next Up: Nottingham Forest
Liverpool will now shift focus to their upcoming Premier League clash with third-placed Nottingham Forest on Tuesday.