Jan 5, 2016 at 8pm UK at ​Britannia Stadium

StokeStoke City
0-1
Liverpool

FT(HT: 0-1)
Ibe (37')
Mignolet (73')
Roberto Firmino congratulates Jordon Ibe after he scores during the League Cup semi-final between Stoke and Liverpool on January 5, 2016
Result: Jordon Ibe puts Liverpool in control
Jordon Ibe nets the only goal of the game as Liverpool record a 1-0 victory from the first leg of their League Cup semi-final away at Stoke City.
Reaction
Adam Lallana of Liverpool FC looks to pass the ball during the international friendly match between Adelaide United and Liverpool FC at Adelaide Oval on July 20, 2015
Adam Lallana rejects Graeme Souness injury claims
Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana believes that the club's recent spate of hamstring injuries is down to bad luck rather than their training regime.
Jan 6, 15:02
 Philippe Coutinho sits injured during the League Cup semi-final between Stoke and Liverpool on January 5, 2016
Graeme Souness: 'Injury-hit Liverpool must alter training style'
Liverpool legend Graeme Souness believes that the club's recent spate of hamstring injuries is down to Jurgen Klopp's high-tempo style of play.
Jan 6, 14:34
 Jurgen 'Klippety' Klopp shouts orders during the League Cup semi-final between Stoke and Liverpool on January 5, 2016
Jurgen Klopp "proud" of Liverpool players
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp speaks of his pride following his side's 1-0 victory away at Stoke City.
Jan 5, 22:19
 Lucas Leiva of Liverpool in action during the Barclays Premier League match between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park on October 4, 2015 in Liverpool, England.
Lucas: 'Positive start was crucial'
A positive start was key to Liverpool's 1-0 win over Stoke City in the semi-final of the League Cup, according to Brazilian midfielder Lucas.
Jan 5, 22:11
 Philippe Coutinho of Liverpool in action during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and West Ham United at Anfield on August 29, 2015
Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho limps off with hamstring injury
Philippe Coutinho limps off clutching his hamstring just 18 minutes into Liverpool's League Cup semi-final clash away at Stoke City.
Jan 5, 20:26
The Match
Match Report
Jordon Ibe nets the only goal of the game as Liverpool record a 1-0 victory from the first leg of their League Cup semi-final away at Stoke City.
Live Commentary
Relive Liverpool's 1-0 win over Stoke City as Jordon Ibe's goal puts the Reds in control at the halfway stage of their League Cup semi-final.
Team News
Belgian centre-forward Christian Benteke drops to the bench for Liverpool's League Cup semi-final clash away at Stoke City.
Preview
Sports Mole looks ahead to the first leg of the League Cup semi-final between Stoke City and Liverpool at the Britannia Stadium.
Head to Head
Aug 9, 2015 4pm
Stoke
0-1
Liverpool

Afellay (4'), Adam (73')
Coutinho (86')
Skrtel (28'), Milner (39'), Lovren (50'), Gomez (63')
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May 24, 2015 3pm
Stoke
6-1
Liverpool
Biram Diouf (22', 26'), Walters (30'), Adam (41'), Nzonzi (45'), Crouch (86')
Adam (8'), Whelan (16'), Shawcross (45'), Peters (77')
Gerrard (70')
Leiva (14'), Skrtel (49')
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Nov 29, 2014 3pm
Liverpool
1-0
Stoke
Johnson (85')

Wilson (38'), Cameron (53'), Shawcross (58')
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Jan 12, 2014 4.10pm
Stoke
3-5
Liverpool
Crouch (39'), Adam (44'), Walters (84')
Shawcross (58')
Cissokho (4'), Suarez (31', 70'), Gerrard (50' pen.), Sturridge (87')
Cissokho (53')
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Aug 17, 2013 12.45pm
Liverpool
1-0
Stoke
Sturridge (38')
Toure (76')

N'Zonzi (44')
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Build-up
Mark 'Bah Humbug' Hughes watches on during the game between Manchester United and Stoke City on December 26, 2015
Mark Hughes desperate for Stoke City silverware
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes admits that he would "love" to win a trophy as a manager having experienced so much success during his playing days.
Jan 4, 22:40
 Stoke City boss Mark Hughes watches on during the game with Everton on December 28, 2015
Mark Hughes confident of first-leg advantage in League Cup
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes is confident that his side can cause Liverpool problems in the first leg of their League Cup semi-final.
Jan 4, 19:30
Tables
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Leicester CityLeicester31199354312366
2Tottenham HotspurSpurs311710456243261
3Arsenal30167748301855
4Manchester CityMan City30156952322051
5West Ham UnitedWest Ham301311647351250
6Manchester UnitedMan Utd30148838271150
7Southampton31138104132947
8Stoke CityStoke31137113437-346
9Liverpool2912894540544
10Chelsea30101194541441
11West Bromwich AlbionWest Brom30109113037-739
12Everton29911951411038
13Bournemouth31108133850-1238
14Watford30107133032-237
15Swansea CitySwansea3199133140-936
16Crystal Palace3096153240-833
17Norwich CityNorwich3177173254-2228
18Sunderland3068163655-1926
19Newcastle UnitedNewcastle3067172955-2625
20Aston Villa3137212258-3616
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