EFL Cup (Carabao Cup)

The EFL Cup, also known as the Carabao Cup for sponsorship reasons, is an annual knockout football competition in England open to the 92 professional clubs in the Premier League and the English Football League. Teams compete in single-elimination matches, with the winner advancing to the next round until only two teams remain to contest the final. The tournament offers a pathway for clubs to win silverware and qualify for European competitions. It is highly regarded as a competitive tournament, providing opportunities for both top-flight and lower-league teams to showcase talent and aim for major honors in English football.