kieran morrison scored twice as Liverpool’s Under-21s overturned Tottenham to win 4-2 at Kirkby on March 1, 2026, 4: 00 p. m. ET, a result that underlined his on-field influence and emerging captaincy. The 19-year-old helped turn the game after an early Spurs opener and finished the victory in stoppage time, joining team-mates Prince Cisse and Will Wright on the scoresheet. Rob Page says the armband and Morrison’s maturity have pushed him to lead by example as Liverpool chase a strong finish to the Premier League 2 season.
Kieran Morrison: goals, form and a growing captain
Morrison struck to level on 25 minutes and then sealed the win deep into added time as Liverpool beat Tottenham Hotspur Under-21s 4-2, with Will Wright and Prince Cisse also scoring for the home side and James Wilson and Reiss Russell-Denny finding the net for Spurs. The second strike came after Wright had restored Liverpool’s lead late, and Morrison’s stoppage-time finish wrapped up a dramatic turnaround. Tottenham had taken an early lead, but Liverpool grew into the match and dominated the decisive phases.
The scoring sequence reinforced a staggering run: Morrison has now netted 10 goals in his last six Premier League 2 outings and is among the season’s top scorers for his side. Prince Cisse’s headed goal and Wright’s late solo effort complemented Morrison’s brace, highlighting a collective finish that keeps Liverpool well placed with three regular-season games remaining.
Reactions: Rob Page hails leadership and maturity
Rob Page, Liverpool U21s coach, praised Morrison’s response to captaincy and form. Page said: “You see him work hard in training and giving him the armband has given him another lift as well. We’ve given him that responsibility and he’s absolutely shining with it. “
Page added that Morrison’s off-field changes have been as important as his scoring: “I saw from day one that he had ability but there were certain things he was doing, not just on the field but off the field too. Giving him the armband has made him step up and say: ‘Well, I can’t be the class clown any more and I have to lead by example. ‘ He’s doing that and some, and I’m so proud of him. “
Page also linked Morrison’s rise to first-team exposure, noting the winger has trained regularly with Arne Slot’s side and has been on the bench for the first team on several occasions. With Liverpool facing selection uncertainty because of an ongoing injury situation affecting the squad, Page said Morrison is a player who can “rise to the occasion” and who “relishes” responsibility.
Background and what comes next
Morrison primarily operates as a right winger who likes to cut in on his left foot and can also play in midfield; he made his first-team debut in the Carabao Cup this season and is a Northern Ireland youth international. Prince Cisse, who scored in the win, is the son of former Liverpool striker Djibril, adding another narrative thread to the Academy success on the day.
Liverpool U21s are next in Premier League 2 action on Sunday when they take on Wolves at Kirkby, kick-off 2: 00 p. m. ET, a fixture that will test whether Morrison can maintain his scoring momentum and leadership role as the regular season winds down. With Liverpool currently positioned fourth in the table and three regular-season matches remaining, Morrison’s form and availability could be decisive for both seeding and potential first-team opportunities — and the squad will be watching how he carries the armband into those next weeks.
