Four clubs are left in the battle to qualify for the 2024-25 Carabao Cup final, having already played the first instalments of the two-legged semi-finals. The tournament began back on Aug 13 and ultimately included all 72 EFL and 20 Premier League clubs in a knock-out format to win the 65th staging of the competition which was originally launched as the League Cup in 1960 and has been known, as well as taking the title of its sponsor, as the EFL Cup for the past nine.

Three of the four semi-finalists, Liverpool, Tottenham and Arsenal, by dint of qualification for Europe, have each won three ties to make it to the semi-finals, while Newcastle began a round earlier. Liverpool have dispatched West Ham, Brighton and Southampton; Tottenham accounted for Coventry before completing a Mancunian double over City and United; Arsenal defeated Bolton, Preston and Crystal Palace and Newcastle knocked out Nottingham Forest on penalties, AFC Wimbledon, Chelsea and Brentford.

The first legs of the semi-finals were held on Jan 7 and Jan 8 and ended with Newcastle beating Arsenal 2-0 at Emirates Stadium and Tottenham securing a late 1-0 home victory over Premier League leaders Liverpool.

When are the semi-final, second legs?

Wednesday, Feb 5, 8pm
Newcastle United (2) vs Arsenal (0)

Thursday, Feb 6, 8pm
Liverpool (0) vs Tottenham Hotspur (1)

When is the 2025 Carabao Cup final?

The 2024-25 Carabao Cup final will be held on Sunday, March 16.

Where is the 2025 Carabao Cup final?

The Carabao Cup final will be held at Wembley Stadium where it has been staged for the past 17 years following a seven-year sojourn in Cardiff while the national stadium was being rebuilt.

What time is kick-off?

Kick-off time has yet to be determined and has variously been at 2pm, 3pm, 4pm and 4.30pm over the past 10 years. Last year’s match between Liverpool and Chelsea began at 3pm (GMT). But we do know that it will feature 30 minutes of extra time should the scores be level after 90 minutes. If the scores remain level after extra time, a penalty shoot-out will decide the winner.

What TV channel is it on?

The final will be shown on ITV 1, Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football. Alternatively, you can follow all the live action with our live blog on the Telegraph Sport website.

Who is the top scorer in Carabao/EFL Cup final history?

Didier Drogba leads the way with four goals from four appearances in finals.

How to buy tickets?

The two finalists will receive about 32,500 tickets each which will be allocated by ballot to season ticket holders and other qualifying members. The remaining 23,000 tickets are reserved for various hospitality packages, for organisers, sponsors and their guests.

How many times have the remaining four clubs won the League Cup?

Liverpool, the holders, have won it 10 times, the last of Tottenham’s four victories was 17 years ago, Arsenal have won it twice but not since 1993 and Newcastle, runners-up in 1976 and 2023, are yet to win it and, as most football fans know, are striving to end a trophy drought stretching back to 1969.

What are the latest odds?

• Liverpool 7/5

• Newcastle 15/8

• Tottenham 13/2

• Arsenal 8/1

Odds correct as of Jan 23