FANS are dreaming of a trip to Wembley for the Carabao Cup final.
Newcastle defeated Liverpool 2-1 in last year’s final to end their 56-year wait for a trophy.
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Newcastle are the holders of the Carabao Cup after beating Liverpool in last season’s finalCredit: PA
The Toon are looking to retain their crown but have plenty of work to do after losing the semi-final first leg 2-0 to Manchester City.
Chelsea and Arsenal meet in the other last-four tie.
When is the 2026 Carabao Cup final?
- The final is set for Sunday, March 22.
- Kick-off time is yet to be confirmed but 16.30 GMT is expected.
- The match will be shown live on ITV and Sky Sports.
For the second season in a row, the final takes place in March and not February.
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The final clashes with Gameweek 31 of the Premier League and the two Carabao Cup finalists will have their league match that weekend rescheduled.
For Newcastle that is their home derby against bitter rivals Sunderland.
While Man City are due to play Crystal Palace at home, Chelsea away at Everton and Arsenal away at Wolves.
Who has won the most Carabao Cups?
Liverpool have won the League Cup a record ten times.
But Man City are chasing them down with eight crowns and Manchester United third with six.
