The 2025 Carabao Cup final between Liverpool and Newcastle United took place earlier today, Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Wembley Stadium in London. The match kicked off at 4:30 PM GMT (11:30 AM ET).
Liverpool, the defending champions, were aiming for their eleventh League Cup title under manager Arne Slot. Newcastle United, managed by Eddie Howe, sought to end their 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy, their last being the 1955 FA Cup.
Team News:
• Liverpool: Trent Alexander-Arnold was sidelined due to an ankle injury sustained earlier this month.
• Newcastle United: Anthony Gordon missed the final after receiving a red card in an FA Cup match earlier this month. Lewis Hall was ruled out for the rest of the season with a foot injury, and Sven Botman was unavailable for eight weeks due to a knee injury.
Here’s the official line up for today’s match against Newcastle on Carabao Cup final:
Liverpool and Newcastle United have a longstanding history of competitive encounters. Here’s an overview of their head-to-head record:
Overall Record:
• Total Matches Played: 189
• Liverpool Wins: 94
• Newcastle United Wins: 50
• Draws: 45
Recent Meetings (Since 2023):
• February 26, 2025 (Carabao Cup Final): Liverpool 2-0 Newcastle United
• December 4, 2024 (Premier League): Newcastle United 3-3 Liverpool
• January 1, 2024 (Premier League): Liverpool 4-2 Newcastle United
• August 27, 2023 (Premier League): Newcastle United 1-2 Liverpool
• February 18, 2023 (Premier League): Newcastle United 0-2 Liverpool
Recent Form:
• Liverpool: In their last five matches against Newcastle United, Liverpool secured four wins and one draw.
• Newcastle United: In the same span, Newcastle United achieved one win, one draw, and suffered three losses.
