2023–24 EFL Cup

The 2023–24 EFL Cup was the 64th 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.

2023–24 EFL Cup
Carabao Cup
Wembley Stadium hosted the final
Tournament details
CountryEngland
Wales
Dates8 August 2023 – 25 February 2024
Teams92
Defending championsManchester United
Final positions
ChampionsLiverpool (10th title)
Runner-upChelsea
Tournament statistics
Matches played93
Goals scored322 (3.46 per match)
Attendance1,472,810 (15,837 per match)
Top goal scorer(s)Morgan Rogers
(5 goals)

The winner of the competition qualified for the play-off round of the 2024–25 UEFA Conference League.

Manchester United were the defending champions, but were eliminated by Newcastle United, whom they had beaten in the previous season's final, in the fourth round.

The final was played at Wembley Stadium on 25 February 2024 between Liverpool and Chelsea. Liverpool secured a record-extending tenth title following a 1–0 win after extra time, courtesy of club captain Virgil van Dijk's late header.

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