It is time for the fourth round of the Carabao Cup, and there is one significant question on everyone's mind.
Will there be extra time and penalties if the tie ends in a draw after two legs?
Newcastle are the reigning champions of the Carabao Cup. Will Carabao Cup fourth round matches go to extra time and penalties?
If the score is tied after 90 minutes, there will be NO extra time played.
The winner will be decided by a penalty shootout immediately following the final whistle.
Extra time is only utilized from the second leg of the semi-finals onward.
What occurred in last year's final?
Last year, Newcastle ended their 70-year wait for a major trophy by defeating Liverpool.
Local hero Dan Burn opened the scoring right before half-time with a powerful header from a corner.
Seven minutes into the second half, a remarkable first-time finish by ‘s player doubled the Magpies’ lead, igniting the Toon Army at Wembley.
Liverpool created a thrilling finish when Federico Chiesa came off the bench to score, making it 2-1 with just minutes left to play.
Eddie Howe’s squad held on to secure a historic victory as Newcastle brought the trophy back to Tyneside.
When is the Carabao Cup 2026 final?
- The 2026 Carabao Cup final is scheduled to take place at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, March 22.
- The kick-off time has not yet been confirmed, but the 2025 final started at 4:30 PM BST.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there extra time in the Carabao Cup?
No, if the score is level after 90 minutes, the match will go directly to a penalty shootout, with no extra time played.
When is the next Carabao Cup final?
The next Carabao Cup final is scheduled for Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Wembley Stadium.
