EFL Cup

Association football tournament in England

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The EFL Cup, often referred to as the League Cup and currently known as the Carabao Cup for sponsorship reasons, is an annual knockout competition in men's domestic football in England. Organised by the English Football League (EFL), it is open to any club within the top four levels of the English football league system—96 clubs in total—comprising the top-level Premier League, and the three divisions of the English Football League's own league competition.

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Man Utd to visit Spurs in Carabao Cup quarters Manchester United will visit Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, while Liverpool face Southampton. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
Postecoglou's bold trophy boast takes significant step forward Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou stays on course to keep promise of second-season silverware as Manchester City are beaten in the Carabao Cup. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
'I think we are in trouble' - do Man City really have just 13 fit players? Pep Guardiola says Manchester City have "13 players" and are in "trouble" after his side suffers more injuries in the League Cup defeat at Tottenham on Wednesday. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago

100,000 litres later - Wimbledon head to Newcastle for cup tie Johnnie Jackson says AFC Wimbledon have endured a "crazy week" as they prepare to face Newcastle in their rescheduled EFL Cup tie. BBC Sport - Published on October 1, 2024
Meet the record-breakers & future stars given EFL Cup chance The EFL Cup has its critics, but it remains an important competition when it comes to blooding emerging Premier League talent. BBC Sport - Published on September 25, 2024
Liverpool head to Brighton - EFL Cup fourth-round draw Holders Liverpool travel to Brighton and Tottenham will host Manchester City in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. BBC Sport - Published on September 25, 2024

I will play second team in EFL Cup - Guardiola Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he will not be wasting energy in the EFL Cup next round after beating Watford to reach the last 16. BBC Sport - Published on September 25, 2024
Alexander-Arnold's concentration can improve - Slot Liverpool manager Arne Slot praises Trent Alexander-Arnold's defensive abilities but says his concentration can improve, as he speaks ahead of their EFL Cup tie against West Ham. BBC Sport - Published on September 24, 2024
Barrow forge deep bond with Canadian sponsor With an unconventional shirt sponsor, Barrow go into their EFL Cup tie with Chelsea hoping to promote themselves and a Canadian province. BBC Sport - Published on September 24, 2024
'Special feeling' as Rangers return to Ibrox Rangers manager Philippe Clement says it's "a special feeling" returning to Ibrox in Saturday's League Cup meeting with Dundee. BBC Sport - Published on September 20, 2024

Southampton beat Everton on penalties to progress Goalkeeper Alex McCarthy is the hero in the penalty shootout, saving Ashley Young's penalty in sudden death, as Southampton edge past Everton to reach the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. BBC Sport - Published on September 17, 2024
Holders Liverpool to host West Ham in EFL Cup third round Carabao Cup holders Liverpool will begin the defence of their crown at home to West Ham in the third round of the competition, while Chelsea face Barrow. BBC Sport - Published on August 28, 2024
New EFL Cup seeding system keeps apart clubs in Europe Carabao Cup holders Liverpool will begin the defence of their crown at home to West Ham in the third round of the competition, while Chelsea will host League Two Barrow. BBC Sport - Published on August 28, 2024	Crystal Palace 4-0 Norwich City - Eagles through to EFL Cup third round Crystal Palace overcome Norwich at Selhurst Park to claim their first win of the season and reach the EFL Cup third round. BBC Sport - Published on August 27, 2024
Sheffield United and Wrexham charged by FA after confrontation Sheffield United and Wrexham are charged by the Football Association (FA) following a mass confrontation during their Carabao Cup game on 13 August. BBC Sport - Published on August 19, 2024	Forest host Newcastle in EFL Cup second-round draw Four-time winners Nottingham Forest are drawn at home to Newcastle in the second round of the EFL Cup. BBC Sport - Published on August 14, 2024
Hibs through as three sides make it four from four in League Cup Aberdeen, Dundee and Ross County complete their League Cup groups with 100% records and are joined in the second round by Hibs, St Johnstone, Falkirk and Spartans. BBC Sport - Published on July 27, 2024	Middlesbrough visit Leeds in Carabao Cup opener Last season's Carabao Cup semi-finalists Middlesbrough are drawn away to Leeds in the first round of the 2024-25 competition. BBC Sport - Published on June 27, 2024
Chelsea bounce back from cup exits to beat Villa Chelsea return to the top of the Women's Super League by beating Aston Villa - as they bounce back from the disappointment of being knocked out of the FA Cup and losing the League Cup final. BBC Sport - Published on April 17, 2024	League Cup fallout cast 'dark shadow' - Eidevall Arsenal manager Jonas Eidevall says his players "didn't get the spotlight they deserved" after their Women's League Cup win over Chelsea. BBC Sport - Published on April 12, 2024
No FA action over Hayes' 'shove' on Eidevall The Football Association confirms Chelsea manager Emma Hayes will face no action after she appeared to shove Arsenal manager Jonas Eidevall at the end of Sunday's League Cup final. BBC Sport - Published on April 3, 2024	How to follow League Cup final & WSL this weekend Where and how you can watch action from the Women's League Cup final and the WSL this weekend. BBC Sport - Published on March 29, 2024