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Carabao Cup Final 2026
Manchester City vs Arsenal

The 2025-26 EFL League Cup Final — England's first domestic silverware of the season. Goals, highlights and reaction from Wembley Stadium.

🏆 CHAMPIONS: Manchester City (beat Arsenal at Wembley)

🏁 Final Match Result

Manchester City Winners
2 - 1
Match Played (FT)
Arsenal Runner-Up

📅 Final Details

Date
March 1, 2026
Kick-off 4:30pm GMT
Venue
Wembley Stadium
London 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 · 90,000 cap.
Prize
Carabao Cup Trophy
First major cup of 2026

About the Carabao Cup Final

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England's League Cup

The Carabao Cup (EFL Cup) has been contested since 1960 — the second domestic cup competition in English football.

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Wembley Stage

The final is always held at Wembley Stadium, capacity 90,000 — one of the iconic atmospheres in world football.

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European Reward

The Carabao Cup winner earns a place in UEFA European competition — major incentive for clubs not in the top 6.

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Early-Season Route

Starting in the EFL rounds (Rounds 1-4), Premier League clubs enter in Round 3. 5 months from first round to Wembley glory.

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Big Broadcast

Sky Sports and streaming platforms carry the final live, with global audiences tuning in for this prestigious domestic cup.

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Historic Winners

Liverpool (9), Man City (8), Aston Villa (5), Chelsea (5), Arsenal (2) are the most decorated clubs in League Cup history.

📰 Carabao Cup News

Arsenal latest: Carabao Cup final win could be start of something for Gunners, says Rice

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Football Daily | Will the League Cup be Arsenal’s gateway to glory?

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Mixed emotions for Bompastor and City stumble: Women’s League Cup final and WSL talking points

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Skinner rues 'rubbish' Chelsea goals as Blues beat Man Utd in League Cup final

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‘Still a lot to play for’: Jérémy Doku focuses on Carabao Cup after Champions League exit

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‘I just think…’ – Rooney makes Premier League title claim after Man City beat Arsenal in League Cup final

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Newcastle host 'Road to Wembley' exhibition celebrating Carabao Cup triumph

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Paul Scholes names player who could ‘save Arsenal’s season’ after Carabao Cup final defeat

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Man Utd to re-issue iconic 1992 League Cup final jacket

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David Raya or Kepa? Mikel Arteta makes decision for Arsenal’s Carabao Cup final

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Is Eberechi Eze injured? Injury latest on Arsenal forward ahead of the Carabao Cup final

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Women's Football Quiz, episode 1: Matildas heroes and League Cup finals

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Arsenal legend Ian Wright to appear on Sky and ITV coverage of Carabao Cup final

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Premier League and Carabao Cup: things to look out for this weekend

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Man City legend makes bold Carabao Cup final prediction as one advantage to ‘swing’ Arsenal match

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Pep Guardiola confirms Carabao Cup final selection decision two days before game

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Pep Guardiola confirms Carabao Cup final selection decision two days before game

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New law to ban ticketless fans from stadiums ahead of Carabao Cup final

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James stars as Chelsea beat Man Utd in Women's League Cup final

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Man City latest: Pep reveals GK to start League Cup final against Arsenal

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📋 Final Facts

Date: March 1, 2026
Venue: Wembley, London
Competition: Carabao Cup / EFL Cup
Round: Final
Result: Man City 2 - 1 Arsenal
Capacity: 90,000

🏆 Most Titles

Liverpool9
Man City8
Aston Villa5
Chelsea5
Tottenham4

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