
At Wembley Stadium on March 16, 2025, Newcastle United defeated Liverpool 2-1 to record a historic triumph in the 2025 Carabao Cup Final. With this victory, Newcastle ends a 70-year trophy run and wins its first major domestic prize since 1955.
The tall defender headed in a superb cross shortly before halftime to give Newcastle the lead, and Dan Burn broke the deadlock.
With a well-placed shot early in the second half, Alexander Isak demonstrated his ability to score goals and increase Newcastle’s lead.
Federico Chiesa scored a late goal in stoppage time, but Liverpool was unable to overcome the gap, as Newcastle held firm to carry thr day.
Newcastle supporters celebrated wildly, and thousands of them traveled to London to see the momentous occasion.
Newcastle United’s victory in the Carabao Cup guarantees them a place in the UEFA Europa Conference League playoffs for the next campaign.
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The Conference League slot would go to the next-highest-ranked Premier League team that is not already in Europe if Newcastle also finishes in the top five in the Premier League, earning them a spot in a higher-tier European competition.
This triumph not only puts an end to Newcastle United’s decades-long trophy drought, but it also marks the beginning of a bright future for the team under manager Eddie Howe.
Despite the defeat, Liverpool still holds the record for most EFL Cup victories, having taken home ten of them.
Both players and supporters enthusiastically celebrated the win, which opened a new era in the club’s legendary past.