Cup Night at Anfield: Liverpool Host Fearless Barnsley on Monday
- Olivia Myers
- Jan 14
- 1 min read
This article is about Monday night's FA Cup 3rd round fixture when Premier League side Liverpool hosts EFL League 1 side Barnsley.
Liverpool Hosts Barnsley in Monday Night FA Cup Test
On Monday night, Anfield gets ready for an action-packed night of football as Premier League side Liverpool hosts League 2 Barnsley in the FA Cup 3rd round.
Liverpool enter the fixture as favourites to win. But as fans have seen over the years, there have been many examples along the way where EFL clubs have managed to upset Premier League clubs. But with squad rotation likely for Arne Slot's side, they will rely on both their squad depth and their experience in recent FA Cup competitions to bring a strong performance.
Barnsley come to Anfield knowing that they could earn their chance of winning their 1st piece of silverware this season if they manage to upset the Reds. But if the Premier League side settles early and moves the ball with their usual intensity, the win could tilt quickly in their favour.
The key battle for this game lies in the midfield as Barnsley will try to break Liverpool's flow by pressuring them into making mistakes. If the Premier League side opens the score early, it could cause the ball to tilt in their favour instead.
Article written by Elsie Nash © Elsie Nash 2026
