The Carabao Cup, officially known as the English Football League (EFL) Cup, is an annual knockout competition in English men’s football. It features clubs from the EFL Championship, League One, League Two, and Premier League.
The 2024–2025 Carabao Cup culminated today, March 16, 2025, with the final held at Wembley Stadium. Liverpool faced Newcastle United in a match that concluded with a 1-0 victory for Liverpool after extra time.
This win marked Liverpool’s eleventh League Cup title, reinforcing their dominance in the competition. Newcastle, aiming to end a 70-year trophy drought, displayed a valiant effort but fell short in securing their first major silverware since 1969.
The Carabao Cup is traditionally the first major silverware of the English football season, offering clubs an early opportunity to claim a trophy. The competition is structured in several rounds, beginning with regional fixtures and progressing to national stages, culminating in the final at Wembley Stadium.
For fans in the USA, matches, including the final, are typically broadcast on Paramount+.
To relive Liverpool’s journey to the Carabao Cup final, you might find this video insightful: