Josh Sonni-Lambie scored his 15th goal of the season to hand Liverpool U18s a 1-0 victory over Newcastle on Saturday, making it two wins from two in 2026.
Newcastle U18s 0-1 Liverpool U18s
U18 Premier League, Newcastle Academy
January 17, 2026
Goal: Sonni-Lambie 54′
The 18-year-old finished clinically with his left foot after good work from Erik Farkas out wide and an eventual assist from Finn Inglethorpe, as the latter’s good form continues.
It was Inglethorpe’s fourth assist in the space of seven days, having registered three in the aforementioned triumph over Stoke.
For the exciting Sonni-Lambie, it’s now 13 goals in 17 appearances for Liverpool’s U18s and 15 in 25 overall at youth team level for the club, including for the U21s and U19s.
He missed the opportunity to make it 2-0 soon after, being thwarted when clean through on goal, but Liverpool still saw out the final exchanges to seal an important and impressive victory.
KIRKBY, ENGLAND - Saturday, November 1, 2025: Liverpool's Josh Sonni-Lambie during the U18 Premier League match between Liverpool FC Under-18's and Sunderland AFC Under-18's at the Liverpool Academy. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
Simon Wiles’ side were looking to build on last weekend’s 4-2 win at home to Stoke in the U18s Premier League, taking on a Magpies side nine points ahead of them going into the game.
While the hosts naturally went into the game as favourites, Liverpool produced a dogged performance that bodes well moving forward.
It was Newcastle who made the stronger start out of the two sides, with DJ Bernard forced into a save, but Wiles’ team grew into proceedings.
After going in 0-0 at half-time, it was Liverpool who made the breakthrough, thanks to Sonni-Lambie’s strike nine minutes into the second half.
MILAN, ITALY - Tuesday, December 9, 2025: Liverpool's Erik Leonard Farkas during the UEFA Youth League match between Internazionale Milano Under-19's and Liverpool FC Under-19's at the Konami Youth Development Centre. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
It wasn’t just a positive afternoon for Sonni-Lambie, though, with a number of players impressing for the visitors.
Right-back DJ Esdaille shone in a rare centre-back role, while the midfield unit of Farkas (pictured above), Joe Upton and Haydn Murray-Holme also caught the eye.
It was also a good day for winger Josh Abe, who made a welcome return from a shoulder injury.
Next up for Liverpool’s seventh-placed youngsters is the visit of Burnley in the league next Saturday, with the Clarets 12th in the table.
Liverpool U18s: Bernard; Hickman, Esdaille, Clarke, Ayman; Upton, Murray-Holme, Farkas; Abe (O’Connor 60′), Inglethorpe, Sonni-Lambie
Subs not used: M.Wright, Conde, Powney Waine, Lee Forrester
Next match: Burnley (H) – U18 Premier League – Saturday, January 24, 11am (GMT)