2020–21 EFL Cup
The 2020–21 EFL Cup will be the 61st season of the EFL Cup. Also known as the Carabao Cup for sponsorship reasons, the competition is open to all clubs participating in the Premier League and the English Football League.
| Carabao Cup, League Cup | |
| Country | England Wales |
|---|---|
| Dates | 5 September 2020 – 28 February 2021[1] |
| Teams | 92 |
| Defending champions | Manchester City |
← 2019–20 2021–22 → | |
Manchester City are the three-time defending champions, having retained the trophy in 2020, defeating Aston Villa in the final at Wembley Stadium in London on 1 March 2020.[2][3] The winner of the competition will qualify for the play-off round of the 2021-22 UEFA Europa Conference League rather than the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League.
References
- "2020/21 season dates confirmed across the EFL". English Football League. 13 August 2020. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
- "Key dates announced ahead of 2019/20 season". English Football League. 17 April 2019. Archived from the original on 1 May 2019. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
- McNulty, Phil (1 March 2020). "Man City win Carabao Cup final: Phil Foden offers glimpse into life without David Silva". BBC Sport. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
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