EFL Cup Results: Fixtures, Games & Schedule
Are you looking for the 2025/26 English EFL Cup results? The EFL Cup is one of the oldest English cup competitions. It is one of the domestic competitions. Watch & Bet here =>
The EFL Cup is known as the Carabao Cup for sponsorship reasons, was first held in the 1960/61 season. The tournament is played across seven rounds with single-leg ties until the semi-finals.
The EFL Cup of 2025/26 is scheduled to take place on. More commonly known as the Carabao Cup, last year’s finalists were Liverpool and Newcastle United.
EFL Cup Results 2025/26: Who will win this year’s Carabao Cup?
The quarter-final draw has created the following fixtures, with matches to be played the week commencing December 15, 2025:
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
Cardiff City vs Chelsea
Manchester City vs Brentford
Newcastle United vs Fulham
The contenders include the current holders, Newcastle United, who successfully defended their home ground by defeating Tottenham 2-0 to advance.
As the defending champions, they have proven their capability to win this trophy.
Other Premier League giants like Manchester City and Chelsea also remain in the competition and are always strong candidates for the title.
The presence of Arsenal, with its deeper squad, also makes them a team to watch.
The quest for the trophy is intensifying, and it will be fascinating to see which team secures a spot in the semi-finals after the next round.
Is Manchester City out of the EFL Cup?
No — Manchester City are not out of the 2025–26 EFL Cup (Carabao Cup). They progressed to the fourth round after beating Huddersfield Town 2-0 in the third round.
They will face Swansea City away on Wednesday 29 October in the fourth round.
In that match, manager Pep Guardiola is considering rotating his squad — notably resting star striker Erling Haaland — as City balance their busy schedule.
EFL Cup results today
Several top Premier League clubs advanced in the fourth round of the EFL Cup, while others stumbled. The holders Newcastle United secured progression with a composed display.
In contrast, Liverpool suffered a surprising defeat to Crystal Palace at home, signalling a possible vulnerability in cup fixtures.
Meanwhile, Arsenal maintained momentum with a solid win, and Manchester City scraped through after initially falling behind. The results highlight the unpredictable nature of the competition, where squad depth and rotation are being tested.
Here’s a today’s key results from the 2025–26 EFL Cup (Carabao Cup) fourth-round action:
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— Carabao Cup (@Carabao_Cup) October 30, 2025
Liverpool suffered a heavy home defeat, losing 3-0 to Crystal Palace.
Defending champions Newcastle United advanced, beating Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 courtesy of goals from Fabian Schär and Nick Woltemade.
Arsenal secured a 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion, with youngsters making an impact.
Manchester City came from behind to beat Swansea City 3-1.
Chelsea edged past Wolverhampton Wanderers in a dramatic 4-3 thriller, despite being reduced to ten men.
Carabao Cup Results – First Round
Here are the second-round results of the 2025/26 EFL Cup
| Date | Fixtures | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 06 Aug | Accrington Stanley vs Oldham Athletic | 3–1 |
| 12 Aug | Swansea vs Crawley Town (Red) | 3–0 |
| 13 Aug | Newport County vs Millwall | 0–1 |
| 13 Aug | Barrow vs Preston | 0–1 |
| 13 Aug | Middlesbrough vs Doncaster | 0–4 |
| 13 Aug | Stockport vs Crewe Alexandra | 3–1 |
| 13 Aug | Oxford Utd vs Colchester | 1–0 |
| 13 Aug | Coventry vs Luton Town | 1–0 |
| 13 Aug | Harrogate Town vs Lincoln City | 1–3 |
| 13 Aug | Gillingham vs AFC Wimbledon | 1–1 (2–4 P) |
| 13 Aug | Salford City vs Rotherham | 0–0 (2–3 P) |
| 13 Aug | Chesterfield vs Mansfield Town | 0–2 |
| 13 Aug | Wrexham vs Hull City | 3–3 (5–3 P) |
| 13 Aug | Plymouth Argyle vs QPR | 3–2 |
| 13 Aug | Charlton vs Stevenage | 3–1 |
| 13 Aug | Bristol City vs MK Dons | 2–0 |
| 13 Aug | Blackburn Rovers vs Bradford City | 1–2 |
| 13 Aug | Northampton Town vs Southampton | 0–1 |
| 13 Aug | Leyton Orient vs Wycombe | 0–1 |
| 13 Aug | Watford vs Norwich City | 1–2 |
| 13 Aug | West Brom vs Derby County | 1–1 (2–3 P) |
| 13 Aug | Grimsby Town vs Shrewsbury | 3–1 |
| 13 Aug | Bristol Rovers vs Cambridge United | 0–2 |
| 13 Aug | Portsmouth vs Reading | 1–2 |
| 13 Aug | Cardiff City vs Swindon Town | 2–1 |
| 13 Aug | Wigan Athletic vs Notts County | 1–0 |
| 13 Aug | Accrington Stanley vs Peterborough | 2–1 |
| 13 Aug | Stoke City vs Walsall | 0–0 (4–3 P) |
| 13 Aug | Blackpool vs Port Vale | 0–1 |
| 13 Aug | Bromley vs Ipswich Town | 1–1 (5–4 P) |
| 14 Aug | Cheltenham vs Exeter City | 2–0 |
| 14 Aug | Bolton (Red 3) vs Sheffield Wednesday | 3–3 (2–4 P) |
| 14 Aug | Barnsley vs Fleetwood | 2–2 (5–4 P) |
| 14 Aug | Huddersfield vs Leicester City | 2–2 (3–2 P) |
| 14 Aug | Birmingham vs Sheffield United | 2–1 |
| 20 Aug | Tranmere vs Burton | 1–1 (4–5 P) |
Carabao Cup Second Round Results
Here are the second-round results of the 2025/26 EFL Cup
| Date | Fixtures | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | Reading vs AFC Wimbledon | 2–1 |
| 27 Aug | Cambridge United vs Charlton (Red) | 3–0 |
| 27 Aug | Wolves vs West Ham | 3–2 |
| 27 Aug | Barnsley vs Rotherham | 2–1 |
| 27 Aug | Preston vs Wrexham | 2–3 |
| 27 Aug | Wigan Athletic vs Stockport | 1–0 |
| 27 Aug | Swansea vs Plymouth Argyle | 1–1 (5–3 P) |
| 27 Aug | Bournemouth (Red) vs Brentford | 0–2 |
| 27 Aug | Birmingham vs Port Vale | 0–1 |
| 27 Aug | Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster | 0–2 |
| 27 Aug | Cardiff City vs Cheltenham | 3–0 |
| 27 Aug | Bromley vs Wycombe | 1–1 (4–5 P) |
| 27 Aug | Burnley vs Derby County | 2–1 |
| 27 Aug | Norwich City vs Southampton | 0–3 |
| 27 Aug | Sunderland vs Huddersfield | 1–1 (5–6 P) |
| 27 Aug | Burton vs Lincoln City | 0–1 |
| 27 Aug | Stoke City vs Bradford City | 0–3 |
| 27 Aug | Sheffield Wednesday vs Leeds United | 1–1 (3–0 P) |
| 27 Aug | Millwall vs Coventry | 2–1 |
| 28 Aug | Fulham vs Bristol City | 2–0 |
| 28 Aug | Everton vs Mansfield Town | 2–0 |
| 28 Aug | Oxford Utd vs Brighton | 0–6 |
| 28 Aug | Grimsby Town vs Man United | 2-2 (12-11 P) |
Carabao Cup Third Round Results
Here are the third-round results of the 2025/26 EFL Cup
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep | Sheffield Wednesday vs Grimsby Town | 0-1 |
| 16 Sep | Brentford vs Aston Villa | 1-1 (4-2 P) |
| 16 Sep | Crystal Palace vs Millwall | 1-1 (4-2 P) |
| 17 Sep | Swansea City vs Nottingham Forest | 3-2 |
| 23 Sep | Barnsley vs Brighton & Hove Albion | 0-6 |
| 23 Sep | Burnley vs Cardiff City | 1-2 |
| 23 Sep | Fulham vs Cambridge United | 1-0 |
| 23 Sep | Lincoln City vs Chelsea | 1-2 |
| 23 Sep | Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Everton | 2-0 |
| 23 Sep | Wigan Athletic vs Wycombe Wanderers | 0-2 |
| 23 Sep | Wrexham vs Reading | 2-0 |
| 23 Sep | Liverpool vs Southampton | 2-1 |
| 24 Sep | Huddersfield Town vs Manchester City | 0-2 |
| 24 Sep | Newcastle United vs Bradford City | 4-1 |
| 24 Sep | Tottenham Hotspur vs Doncaster Rovers | 3-0 |
| 24 Sep | Port Vale vs Arsenal | 0-2 |
Carabao Cup Fourth Round Results
Here are the full fixtures for the 2025–26 Carabao Cup Fourth Round:
| Date | Matches | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | Grimsby Town vs Brentford | 0-5 |
| 28 Oct | Wycombe Wanderers vs Fulham | 1-1 (4-5 P) |
| 28 Oct | Wrexham vs Cardiff City | 1-2 |
| 29 Oct | Liverpool vs Crystal Palace | 3-0 |
| 29 Oct | Swansea City vs Manchester City | 1-3 |
| 29 Oct | Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea | 3-4 |
| 29 Oct | Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur | 2-0 |
| 29 Oct | Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion | 2-0 |
Carabao Cup Quarter-Final
The quarter-finals of the 2025–26 EFL Cup (Carabao Cup) are scheduled for the week commencing 15 December 2025, featuring eight teams competing across four ties.
Here are the quarter-final results of the 2025/26 EFL Cup – results will be updated once the Quarterfinal is fully completed and fixtures are confirmed.
| Date | Matches | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec | Man City vs Brentford | |
| 16 Dec | Arsenal vs Crystal Palace | |
| 16 Dec | Cardiff City vs Chelsea | |
| 16 Dec | Newcastle United vs Fulham |
EFL Semi-Final 2025
Here are the semi-final results of the 2025/26 EFL Cup –
2025 EFL Carabao Final
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| Date | Team 1 | Team 2 | Score |
FAQS on EFL Cup Results 2025/26
Here are frequently asked questions on carabao cup results
What happens if you win the EFL Cup?
Winning the EFL Cup (Carabao Cup) secures more than just a trophy. The champion earns:
A Major Trophy: It is one of English football’s three major senior honors.
European Qualification: The winner qualifies for the following season’s UEFA Europa League playoff round.
A Place in History: The team’s name is engraved on the trophy alongside past winners like Manchester United, Liverpool, and Chelsea.
Community Shield Place: The winner faces the Premier League champion in the season-opening FA Community Shield at Wembley.
Does the winner of the Carabao Cup qualify for Europe?
The winner of the Carabao Cup qualifies for the playoff round of the following season’s UEFA Europa Conference League.
However, there is an important condition:
If the winning team has already qualified for the Champions League or Europa League through their Premier League finish, the Conference League spot is passed down to the highest-placed team in the Premier League that has not already qualified for Europe.
The runners-up do not receive this European qualification, even if the winner qualifies for a higher-tier competition through other means.
How much money does the Carabao Cup winner get?
The exact prize money can change each season, but it is significantly less than competitions like the FA Cup or Premier League. For the 2024/25 season, the total prize fund was around £500,000 for the winner.
While the financial reward is modest compared to other tournaments, the true value lies in the prestige, European qualification, and potential revenue from a extended European run.
Which club has won the most EFL cups?
Liverpool F.C. holds the record, having won the competition 10 times. The next is Manchester City F.C. with 8 wins.
Here are the most successful clubs in the competition’s history:
| Club | Number of Titles |
|---|---|
| Liverpool | 10 |
| Manchester City | 8 |
| Manchester United | 6 |
| Chelsea | 5 |
| Aston Villa | 5 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 4 |
| Nottingham Forest | 4 |
Are EFL and Carabao Cup the same?
Yes, essentially. They are the same competition.
EFL Cup is the official name, as the competition is organized by the English Football League (EFL).
Carabao Cup is the sponsored name, due to a title sponsorship deal with the energy drink brand Carabao. It is similar to how the Premier League was once called the Barclays Premier League.
Who has the most Carabao Cup wins?
Liverpool holds the record for the most EFL Cup wins.
They have won the competition 10 times, with their most recent victory coming in 2024. Their successes came in the following years: 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1995, 2001, 2003, 2012, 2022, and 2024.
Manchester City is second on the list with 8 wins. Watch & Bet here =>
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