Liverpool will take on Newcastle in the 2025 League Cup final after their 4-0 demolition of Tottenham at Anfield. Arne Slot’s men triumphed 4-1 on aggregate to set up a Wembley showdown against Eddie Howe’s Newcastle, who downed Arsenal.
Liverpool are the defending champions, with Jürgen Klopp winning a trophy in his final year at Anfield. Newcastle have not won a major trophy since 1955, though were beaten finalists in this competition two years ago when they lost to Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United.
When is the 2025 Carabao Cup final?
The 2024-25 Carabao Cup final will be held on Sunday, March 16.
Where is the 2025 Carabao Cup final?
The Carabao Cup final will be held at Wembley Stadium where it has been staged for the past 17 years following a seven-year sojourn in Cardiff while the national stadium was being rebuilt.
What time is kick-off?
Kick-off is at 4.30pm. It will feature 30 minutes of extra time should the scores be level after 90 minutes. If the scores remain level after extra time, a penalty shoot-out will decide the winner.
What TV channel is it on?
The final will be shown on ITV 1, Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football. Alternatively, you can follow all the live action with our live blog on the Telegraph Sport website.
Who is the top scorer in Carabao/EFL Cup final history?
Didier Drogba leads the way with four goals from four appearances in finals.
How to buy tickets?
The two finalists will receive about 32,500 tickets each which will be allocated by ballot to season ticket holders and other qualifying members. The remaining 23,000 tickets are reserved for various hospitality packages, for organisers, sponsors and their guests.
How many times have the remaining clubs won the League Cup?
Liverpool, the holders, have won it 10 times. Newcastle, runners-up in 1976 and 2023, are yet to win it and, as most football fans know, are striving to end a trophy drought stretching back to 1969.
What are the latest odds?
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Liverpool 4/11
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Newcastle 11/4
Odds correct as of March 5
