Liverpool suffer disappointing early FA Youth Cup exit for 2nd year in a row

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Liverpool U18s suffered a disappointing exit from the FA Youth Cup on Saturday, losing 3-2 against Charlton U18s at home. Liverpool U18s 2-3 Charlton Athletic U18s FA Youth Cup third round, Kirkby Academy December 13, 2025 Goals: Sonni-Lambie, Inglethorpe; Belton, McMillan, Tagoe Liverpool U18s have become known for their fighting spirit this season, coming from behind on several occasions.

However, they left themselves with just too much to do in the third round of the FA Youth Cup, as they scored twice in the second half but still lost 3-2 at home. There was still time left in the first period for Charlton to threaten again, but on this occasion, Reuben Reid’s shot from the edge of the box hit the post.

Half time: Liverpool U18s 0-2 Charlton U18s On the other side of the break, things got even worse for coach Simon Wiles’ side, as another mazy run from McMillan saw him set up Bradley Tagoe to for past goalkeeper DJ Bernard, making it 3-0. Liverpool U18s: Bernard; O’Connor, Powney Wain (Inglethorpe 46′), Clarke, Esdaille (Owen 70′); Murray-Holme, Upton; Bradshaw, Ayman, Lee Forrester; Sonni-Lambie Subs not used: M.