COMPETITION
EFL Cup
Overview
The EFL Cup is England’s League Cup, a major knockout competition for clubs in the English Football League and Premier League system.
Key facts
History
The League Cup was created in 1960 after a proposal associated with EFL secretary Alan Hardaker, with the first competition staged in 1960/61. The final later became a one-match Wembley event, and the competition developed into one of the major domestic trophies in English club football. Footballopedia links the EFL Cup to Premier League and EFL clubs, Wembley, major managers and players, and future final-by-final and season-by-season match coverage.
Sources
Competition History - Carabao CupPublisher: English Football League · Accessed: 2026-10-08
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