2022–23 EFL Cup

The 2022–23 EFL Cup was the 63rd season of the EFL Cup (known as the Carabao Cup for sponsorship reasons). The competition was open to all clubs participating in the Premier League and the English Football League.

2022–23 EFL Cup
Wembley Stadium hosted the final
Tournament details
CountryEngland
Wales
Dates2 August 2022 – 26 February 2023
Teams92
Defending championsLiverpool
Final positions
ChampionsManchester United (6th title)
Runner-upNewcastle United
Tournament statistics
Matches played93
Goals scored241 (2.59 per match)
Attendance1,554,555 (16,716 per match)
Top goal scorer(s)Marcus Rashford
(6 goals)

The winner of the competition qualified for the play-off round of the 2023–24 UEFA Europa Conference League.

Liverpool were the defending champions, having beaten Chelsea on penalties to secure a record 9th title in the previous season's final, but were eliminated by Manchester City in the fourth round.

The final was played at Wembley Stadium on 26 February 2023 between Manchester United and Newcastle United, with Manchester United winning 2–0 for their sixth title.

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