The wait is almost over. Newcastle United head to London to face Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final looking to end 70 painful years without a major domestic trophy.
Eddie Howe’s side are potentially just 90 minutes away from what would be a famous victory – but Premier League champions-elect Liverpool stand in their way. Arne Slot’s side have largely swept aside everyone they have come up against this season, losing just once in the Premier League to date.
However, they saw their FA Cup hopes ended by Plymouth Argyle, and exited the Champions League on penalties to Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night, with defender Trent Alexander-Arnold picking up an injury. United have selection issues of their own with Sven Botman and Lewis Hall injured, while England winger Anthony Gordon is suspended.
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When is the Carabao Cup final?
Newcastle United will face Liverpool at Wembley on Sunday, Martch 16, 2025, at Wembley Stadium, London.
What time does Carabao Cup final kick-off?
You’ve got a full day for the nerves to build up, with kick-off scheduled for 4.30pm UK time.
Is the Carabao Cup final be on TV?
Yes, the match will be shown live on both ITV and Sky Sports. Coverage on ITV1 gets under at 3.30pm while Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports football also begins at 3.30pm.
How else can I follow the Carabao Cup final?
We’ll be in London for the whole Wembley weekend, bringing you coverage of United fans in and around the capital on both Saturday and Sunday. We’ll then turn our attentions to the game itself with our matchday live blog. You can also listen to the game on BBC Radio and talkSPORT.
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Who is the Carabao Cup final referee?
John Brooks is the man in the middle today. He oversaw two Newcastle victories over Arsenal this season, the 1-0 Premier League win at St James’ Park and the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final, which United won 2-0.
Early Carabao Cup final team news
Newcastle United will be without the suspended Anthony Gordon for the big game, while Sven Botman and Lewis Hall have been ruled out through injury. Tino Livramento is expected to continue at left-back in place of Hall, while Harvey Barnes could replace Gordon after performing well in the 1-0 win at West Ham.
Liverpool were rocked by an injury blow to Trent Alexander-Arnold in their Champions League defeat to PSG on Tuesday night, and are also missing Joe Gomez, Conor Bradley and Tyler Morton. Jarell Quansah is expected to play at right-back, while Arne Slot is also hoping Ibrahima Konate is fit to play. Cody Gakpo has returne to the squad and should be fit to play a part.
How Newcastle United and Liverpool reached the Carabao Cup final
Newcastle United
- Round Two: Nottingham Forest 1-1 Newcastle (NUFC won on pens)
- Round Three: Newcastle United 1-0 AFC Wimbledon
- Round Four: Newcastle United 2-0 Chelsea
- Quarter-final: Newcastle United 3-1 Brentford
- Semi-final first leg: Arsenal 0-2 Newcastle United
- Semi-final second leg: Newcastle United 2-0 Arsenal (4-0 on aggregate)
Liverpool
- Round Three: Liverpool 5-1 West Ham
- Round Four: Brighton 2-3 Liverpool
- Quarter-final: Southampton 1-2 Liverpool
- Semi-final first leg: Tottenham 1-0 Liverpool
- Semi-final second leg: Liverpool 4-0 Tottenham (4-1 on aggregate)
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