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Thatâ€s all for tonight. Iâ€ll leave you with match reports from Anfield and the LNER Stadium (aka Sincil Bank). Goodnight.

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Liverpool reaction

Alexander Isak

I could have done better with my first chance. But then itâ€s all about being ready for the next one [which he scored], so Iâ€m happy with that. It was good to get some more minutes but itâ€s a competitive game so the main priority is to win.

I feel good, I feel fit. Itâ€s still early – new club, new teammates – and with each game itâ€s only going to get better.

[On being asked to do sprints on the pitch at half-time] Yeah that was a new one. It was funny. Gotta get fit!

Andy Robertson

We canâ€t keep relying on late goals. We were nowhere near our standards, especially in the first half. Iâ€m delighted for Alex; the first goal is always the hardest. Hopefully there are many more to come.

He was excellent against Atletico and again today. He looks fit to me! Maybe the sports scientists think a little differently. But thatâ€s what we had to do in pre-season as well!

[On the Ekitike red card] Iâ€ll be very surprised if he does it again. Scoring a goal is always emotional and he must have forgotten heâ€d already been booked. The first one was stupidity, for kicking the ball away, and now we miss him for Saturday. Itâ€s silly on his part but heâ€s only young and heâ€ll learn from it.

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The four remaining ties will be played tomorrow night.

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Carabao Cup results

The shock of the night came at Turf Moor, where League One Cardiff joined Wrexham* and Swansea in the last 16. Imagine.

* The last time they reached this tage of the League Cup was in 1977, when Ryan Reynolds was a one-year-old with a dream. Probably didnâ€t even have the dream.

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Full time: Liverpool 2-1 Southampton

Liverpool are through to the last 16 after yet another late winner, their sixth of the season. It was scored by the substitute Hugo Ekitike, who was then sent off for his celebration. Some bloke called Isak scored as well.

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“Among the other consequences of Ekitikeâ€s silly moment, the one that I rue the most is that it takes the spotlight off Chiesa,†writes Kári Tulinius. “Heâ€s been brilliant every time Iâ€ve seen him this season. It would be lovely to see find his mislaid form. At his best he cut through defences like a flashlight beam through fog.â€

Thatâ€s a lovely image. His two assists tonight were really superb.

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90+3 min: Liverpool 2-1 SouthamptonJoe Gomez makes a vital takcle on Charles, who controlled a pass from Armstrong and was about to shoot when Gomez lunged across him to win the ball. Terrific defending.

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90+1 min: Liverpool 2-1 Southampton“Ekitike rightly sent off for taking off his red shirt to reveal his red undershirt,†says Niall Mullen. “Disgusting.â€

Laws are there for a reason. To be ignored, if recent world events are anything to go by, so good on the referee for taking us back to a more respectcful, draconian age.

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90 min: Liverpool 2-1 SouthamptonThat Ekitike red card means heâ€ll miss the tricky trip to Crystal Palace on Saturday.

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Cardiffand Wycombehave also made it through to the last 16. That means the 7.45pm games are all done.

• Barnsley 0-6 Brighton

• Burnley 1-2 Cardiff

• Fulham 1-0 Cambridge

• Lincoln 1-2 Chelsea

• Wigan 0-2 Wycombe

• Wolves 2-0 Everton

• Wrexham 2-0 Reading

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Federico Chiesa made a fine run in behind, drew the keeper and gave the goal to Ekitike. He whipped his top off in celebration – but heâ€d already been booked and the referee showed him a second yellow card.

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GOAL! Liverpool 2-1 Southampton (Ekitike 85)

Hugo Ekitike scores – and is sent off for his celebration!

Whatever you do, donâ€t take off your shirt… Photograph: Peter Byrne/PAOh. Photograph: Jan Kruger/Getty ImagesShare

Updated at 16.51 EDT

84 min: Liverpool 1-1 Southampton Just before we switched to this game, Liverpoolâ€s new defender Geovani Leoni was stretchered off after landing awkwardly. Hopefully itâ€s nothing too serious, and it sounds like he made a very impressive debut.

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Some more full-time results

Wolves 2-0 Everton

Wrexham 2-0 Reading

Fulham 1-0 Cambridge

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82 min: Liverpool 1-1 SouthamptonLetâ€s watch this game now, shall we? Shea Charles†equaliser came from a corner, helped by a poor defensive header by Wataru Endo (I think).

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Full time: Lincoln 1-2 Chelsea

Chelsea have survived a sizeable scare to make it through the last 16.

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Full time: Barnsley 0-6 Brighton

Harry Howell, 17, and Yasin Ayari scored late goals for Brighton at Oakwell. But the star was Diego Gomez – he scored the first four goals, including two absolute belters.

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GOAL! Liverpool 1-1 Southampton (Charles 76)

Perhaps Anfield is the place for a shock. Southamptonâ€s young substitute Shea Charles has equalised with 14 minutes to play.

Shea Charles scores for Southampton! Photograph: Stu Forster/Getty ImagesShare

Updated at 16.38 EDT

89 min: Lincoln 1-2 ChelseaA cross from the right is missed again by Jorgensen and volleyed over an open goal by the substitute Francis Okoronkwo. He saw it very late, but in hindsight he had time to control the ball and roll it into the net.

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GOAL! Wolves 2-0 Everton (Arokodare 88)

Wolves may be pointless in the Premier League but theyâ€re heading through to the last 16 of the Carabao Cup. Emmanuel Arokodare, who came on to replace Jorgen Strand Larsen, has doubled their lead against Everton with a cool chip over Mark Travers.

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Updated at 16.33 EDT

82 min: Lincoln 1-2 ChelseaThe substitute Pedro Neto plays a lovely through ball to Buonanotte, whose shot is blocked by the outrushing Zach Jeacock. Thatâ€s a vital save.

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80 min: Lincoln 1-2 ChelseaThereâ€s no extra-time in this round, so a Lincoln equaliser would lead to a penalty shootout. They are still right in this tie – theyâ€ve had more attempts at goal than Chelsea – and know that one set-piece or cross into the box could get the job done.

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Updated at 16.25 EDT

Four teams have already qualified for the last 16.Iâ€ll remind me you who they are just as soon as Iâ€ve checked Wikipedia.

Like I said: Grimsby, Brentford, Swansea and Crystal Palace.

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74 min: Barnsley 0-4 BrightonSInce you asked so kindly, no, Diego Gomezâ€s four goals arenâ€t a League Cup record. That record, as any child of the eighties knows, is held by Frank E Bunn.

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Updated at 16.23 EDT

Latest scores

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GOAL! Wrexham 2-0 Reading (Smith 70) It looks like Wrexham are heading for the last 16; Sam Smith has put them 2-0 up against Reading.

Itâ€s worth remembering that Wrexham should really have gone out in the first round, when they were 3-1 down at home to Hull going into injury time. Ollie Palmer scored twice and they won on penalties.

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Brighton’s Gomez scores four at Oakwell

GOALS! Wigan 0-2 Wycombe (McNeilly 62); Barnsley 0-4 Brighton (Gomez 68)

Thatâ€s not a typo: Diego Gomez has scored his F-O-U-R-T-H goal of the night at Oakwell. On this occasion he ran onto a deft first-time pass from Danny Welbeck and slid the ball under the keeper.

What a night for Diego Gomez! Photograph: Cody Froggatt/PAShare

Updated at 16.20 EDT

GOAL! Fulham 1-0 Cambridge (Smith Rowe 66)Emile Smith Rowe has broken the deadlock at Craven Cottage.

At Sincil Bank, meanwhile, Lewis Montsma walloped that free-kick into orbit.

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66 min: Lincoln 1-2 ChelseaLincoln are not going quietly. Draper is fouled 25 yards from goal by Santos, which gives htem another chest to test the vulnerable Jorgensen…

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Goals plural! Burnley 1-2 Cardiff (Flemming 61); Wrexham 1-0 Reading (Broadhead 57)

Meanwhile, at Sincil Bank, Draper misses a good chance to equalise after a horrible fumble from Jorgensen. Heâ€s had a tough night.

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54 min: Lincoln 1-2 ChelseaLincoln threaten again when Draperâ€s close-range header is desperately cleared by a combination of Chalobah and Hato.

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The latest scores

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GOAL! Lincoln 1-2 Chelsea (Buonanotte 50)

The fairytale has gone up in smoke. Facundo Buonanotte receives a clever pass from George just inside the area and walks straight through a couple of woolly challenges to score. Itâ€s his first goal for Chelsea.

Facundo Buonanotte turns it around for Chelsea. Photograph: Lee Smith/Action Images/ReutersShare

Updated at 16.03 EDT

GOAL! Lincoln 1-1 Chelsea (George 48)

Who needs substitutes? The teenager Tyrique George has equalised for Chelsea with a brilliant goal. A loose ball bounced towards him, maybe 25 yards out, and he arrowed a half-volley into the net via the far post. Inspector Gianluigi Gadget-Donnarumma wouldnâ€t have saved that.

Tyrique George wallops in the equaliser! Photograph: Oli Scarff/AFP/Getty ImagesShare

Updated at 16.01 EDT

46 min: Lincoln 1-0 ChelseaNo substitutions for Chelsea. Yet.

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Andnewchampion of the world…

“In the style of Scotland claiming to be world champions after beating England in 1967, I checked to see who the current world club champions are,†writes Niall Mullen. “Turns out itâ€s Sholing FC who beat Chelsea on the 26 July and have yet to lose since. They are 1-0 up at half time against the might Uxbridge so no sign that they are going to relinquish their crown just yet.â€

Thatâ€s my winter sorted. You can keep your Premier League, your Ashes and even your Fools and Horses Christmas Special.

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Updated at 15.56 EDT

Half time: Liverpool 1-0 Southampton

See below.

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GOAL! Liverpool 1-0 Southampton (Isak 43)

Alexander Isak gets his first Liverpool goal! Less than 60 seconds after Adam Armstrong hit the bar at the other end, Isak put Liverpool ahead. The keeper Alex McCarthy played a poor pass that was intercepted by Chiesa on the right side of the area. He screwed the ball back to Isak, who clipped a simple finish over McCarthy.

Terrific play from Chiesa, first to read McCarthyâ€s pass and then to pick out Isak, but Southampton should be in front, not behind. Armstrongâ€s chance wasnâ€t the only one; Caspar Jander headed the rebound just wide with Mamardashvili out of the game.

Alexander Isak scores for Liverpool! Photograph: Stu Forster/Getty ImagesShare

Updated at 15.49 EDT

Half-time scores

Itâ€s half time in the seven 7.45pm games. The big news is that Lincoln lead Chelsea 1-0, a scoreline that flatters them not one jot. Enzo Maresca will probably have to turn to a bench that includes Estevao, Pedro Neto, Reece James, Marc Cucurella and Moises Caicedo.

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45 min: Barnsley 0-3 Brighton“Hereâ€s footage of that Gomez hat-trick goal,†says Niall Mullen.

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30 min: Liverpool 0-0 SouthamptonIâ€ve been following Lincoln rather than this game but it sounds like Southampton are doing very well and keeping Liverpool at armâ€s length.

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GOAL! Burnley 0-2 Cardiff (Robinson 36)Callum Robinson has doubled Cardiffâ€s lead at Turf Moor, where another Premier League team could be about to bite the Carabao dust.

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Rob Street has given Lincoln the lead– and it doesnâ€t flatter them. Fernandez played a risky pass across the face of the penalty area towards Chalobah, who dithered and was beaten to the ball by Ivan Varfolomeev. He headed it through to Street, who slid the ball calmly past Jorgensen. Lincoln are beating the world champions.

Lincoln are beating the world champions!!!

Rob Street cooly slots home and Lincoln lead Chalsea! Photograph: Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesShare

Updated at 15.36 EDT

GOAL! Lincoln 1-0 Chelsea (Street 42)

Blimey.

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40 min: Lincoln 0-0 ChelseaJamie Gittens cuts inside from the left and smacks a shot into the side netting. Not a bad effort but the angle was very tight.

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39 min: Lincoln 0-0 Chelsea“Do you have any idea why the Lincoln supporters are booing Garnacho?†asks Kári Tulinius. “The commentators have acknowledged it, but not explained why.â€

You mean you donâ€t remember the incident? (Erm, thereâ€s no obvious reason. I guess heâ€s the most high-profile/flamboyant player in the Chelsea team; thereâ€s probably also a perception that heâ€s partial to a dive.

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