2 EFL Cup Trophies
Arsenal vs Manchester City: 2026 EFL Cup final at Wembley.
The 2026 EFL Cup final was the final match of the 2025–26 EFL Cup, played on 22 March 2026 at Wembley Stadium between Arsenal and Manchester City. Arsenal had won the League Cup twice before, in 1987 and 1993.
Quick Facts
- Competition name
- EFL Cup (Football League Cup)
- Total titles won
- 2
- Primary era of success
- 1987 & 1993
- Key manager
- George Graham
- Trophy status
- Winners receive a replica to keep permanently; the original remains with the EFL
Lore & Background
Arsenal's ninth League Cup final was their first since losing to City in the 2018 final and first final of any kind since the 2020 FA Cup final. They sought a first major trophy since the 2019–20 FA Cup and a first League Cup title since 1993. Manchester City aimed for their eighth League Cup win and first major cup since the 2022–23 UEFA Champions League.
Reader's Guide
Arsenal reached the final by defeating Port Vale (2–0), Brighton & Hove Albion (2–0), Crystal Palace (penalties after 1–1), and Chelsea (4–2 on aggregate). Manchester City beat Huddersfield Town (2–0), Swansea City (3–1), Brentford (2–0), and Newcastle United (5–1 on aggregate).
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