The Liverpool Senior Cup quarter-finals are taking place over the next two weeks.
After missing out on the trophy twice since 2013, AFC Liverpool will visit current holders, Southport, on Tuesday night. It will be the first competitive meeting between the clubs and it's a real David vs Goliath clash. The Little Reds compete in the ninth tier of English football (the North West Counties League Premier Division) while their opponents Southport play in the sixth (National League North).
The Sandgrounders were the last winners of the Liverpool Senior Cup, back in the 2018-19 season. The tournament was suspended because of coronavirus for the following two seasons and was not played in 2021-22. But after calls from fans and clubs for its return, the cup is back this season and Southport will be looking to win it for the 13th time. For AFC Liverpool, it is a chance to lift the trophy for the first time in the club's history.