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League Cup

League Cup Overview

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Why Heskey left City & followed in footsteps of Bellingham

Reigan Heskey has left Manchester City for a new challenge in Germany, with the 18-year-old’s father - ex-Liverpool and England striker Emile - telling GOAL why that transfer call was made. The highly-rated forward, who has starred for his country at U18 level, has decided to follow in the footsteps of Jadon Sancho and Jude Bellingham by heading to the Bundesliga.

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Sunderland transfer for Methalie stalling over failed medical tests

Sunderland's anticipated move for Toulouse defender Dayann Methalie is currently on the brink of complete collapse. The young full-back has unfortunately failed his medical examinations ahead of his proposed switch to the Stadium of Light, forcing him to return to France. This unexpected development serves as a significant obstacle for the Black Cats just before the new season starts.

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League Cup, fixtures & results

Monday 1 December
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Ballymena United
BAL
2
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Larne
LAR
0
FT
Newry City AFC badge
Newry City AFC
NEW
2
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Linfield
LIN
3
FT
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Glentoran
GLE
1
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Cliftonville
CLI
1
FT
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Tuesday 27 January
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Linfield
LIN
1
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Ballymena United
BAL
0
FT
Monday 2 February
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GLE
2
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COL
1
FT
Saturday 14 March
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GLE
0
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LIN
1
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Standings

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3Aston Villa crestAston Villa00000000
4Brentford crestBrentford00000000
5Brighton & Hove Albion crestBrighton & Hove Albion00000000
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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.