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League Cup

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AFC back Infantino for third term as FIFA president in shock U-turn

Gianni Infantino has received a significant boost in his quest for a third term as FIFA president after the Asian Football Confederation performed a dramatic U-turn to endorse his leadership. The move comes just months after the AFC joined other continental bodies in a fierce criticism of the Swiss-Italian official over a controversial World Cup investment plan.

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USA to host first Women's Club World Cup as prize money parity edges closer

FIFA has officially announced that the United States will play host to the first-ever Women’s Club World Cup in 2028, marking a massive milestone for the professional game. Alongside this landmark hosting decision, the governing body has committed to a significant financial boost for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil to ensure players and clubs receive greater rewards than ever before.

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United States smash World Cup scoring records in 17-0 victory

The United States Women's Under-17 team have made history by securing the largest victory at any age level in a World Cup tournament. They delivered an incredible 17-0 thrashing against Samoa in their opening match, with talented forward Maddie DiMaria leading the charge by scoring six remarkable goals to etch her name alongside the best in the sport.

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League Cup, fixtures & results

Monday 19 October
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Portadown
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0
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Cliftonville
CLI
2
FT
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Ballinamallard United
BAL
1
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Queen's University
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1
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Tuesday 20 October
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Warrenpoint Town
WAR
5
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Crusaders
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2
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Monday 23 November
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Harland & Wolff Welders F.C.
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Glentoran
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Carrick Rangers
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Standings

PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
1Benfica crestBenfica44001331012
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W
W
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2AFC Bournemouth crestAFC Bournemouth4400112912
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W
W
W
3Ferencvaros crestFerencvaros4400113812
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W
W
W
4Union St.Gilloise crestUnion St.Gilloise4310102810
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W
D
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5Juventus crestJuventus4310114710
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D
W
W
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Frequently asked questions

Merseyside team Liverpool hold the record for most League cup titles in history with 10 title wins to their name. Their most recent came in 2024 as they defeated Chelsea in the final.

The English Football League Cup, better known as the EFL Cup, Carabao Cup, or simply League Cup, features 92 teams in total. The competition consists of seven rounds to determine the winner. The first-ever edition of the EFL Cup took place in the 1960-61 season.

Former Welsh international and Liverpool legend Ian Rush holds the record for most appearances in the league cup. Rush featured in 80 League Cup games playing for three different English clubs.

Ian Rush holds the record for most goals in the League Cup. Rush has scored a total of 49 goals in 80 appearances in the competition.

Kevin Poole is the oldest player to feature in the League Cup. He achieved this feat while playing for Burton Albion at the age of 46 years and 21 days in 2009.

Harvey Elliott is the youngest player to have featured in the League Cup at the age of 15 years and 174 days, achieving the feat while playing for Fulham in 2018.

The League Cup has witnessed many legendary players over the years. The list includes the likes of Eden Hazard, Steven gerrard, Alan Shearer, Ian Rush, Wayne Rooney, Sergio Aguero, John Terry, Theirry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp, Jamie Vardy, among many more.

Some of the most notable managers to have featured in the League Cup are Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger, Jose Mourinho, Claudio Ranieri, Jurgen Klopp, Antonio Conte, etc.