How to participate in the League Cup?
Teams need to register for the League Cup with the English Football League (EFL) before the start of the season. Teams of every level are eligible to participate, but Premier League teams usually join the competition after the third round. Teams are required to submit the entry list and pay the entry fee before the specified deadline.
Rules of League Cup Competition
The Carling Cup is a knockout round, and each round is played within 90 minutes. If the game is tied, there will be extra time. If there is still no winner in overtime, the game will enter a penalty shootout. The final is usually held at Wembley Stadium.
History of the League Cup
The Carling Cup started at 1960, and was called the Carling Cup at that time. At first, only 92 teams participated in the competition, but now teams of every level are eligible to participate. Manchester United is the most successful team in the history of the Carling Cup. They won the championship five times. Other teams that won the Carling Cup included Tottenham, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City.
The importance of the League Cup
The League Cup is an important football event in England, which has a high sense of honor for the participating teams. In addition, the Carling Cup is also an event that provides opportunities. For smaller teams, they can compete with Premier League teams in the competition, which is very valuable experience for them.