Newcastle United will face Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final and here is how you can watch the match.
Though it’s been a tough few weeks since they defeated Arsenal to get there, Newcastle United will be fired up when they compete in the Carabao Cup final.
Eddie Howe’s side will be desperate to be the manager to finally end the club’s 70-year wait for a trophy, having failed to do so at Wembley two years ago against Manchester United.
Standing in their way this time is imperious Premier League leaders Liverpool, who comfortably defeated Newcastle recently in an ominous preview of the final.
Yet, Alexis Mac Allister’s admission that the Reds are feeling tired could give Newcastle hope even if mounting injuries and suspension threaten to shrink their chances even further.
Here is everything you need to know about the Carabao Cup final.
When is the Carabao Cup final?
Liverpool vs Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup final will take place on Sunday, March 16, 2025.
Kick-off at Wembley Stadium will be at 4:30 pm.
How to watch Carabao Cup final Newcastle vs Liverpool
The Carabao Cup final will obviously be televised live in the UK but, interestingly, it will be shown on two TV channels so there are multiple ways to watch the game.
What TV channel is the Carabao Cup final on?
Sky Sports are the usual broadcasters of the Carabao Cup and they will also be televising the final as part of their Super Sunday coverage.
The game will be televised on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football, with coverage beginning at 3 pm following Arsenal vs Chelsea in the Premier League.
Additionally, the match will be available on free view as ITV have also got rights to show it and will do so on prime channel ITV 1.
Newcastle vs Liverpool live stream
As a result, there are multiple ways to stream the game live, as well.
If you are a Sky customer, the match will be available to live stream on their online streaming platform SkyGo.
ITV 1 can also be accessed on SkyGo so you can have your pick of channels.
If you are not a Sky customer, then instead you can stream the match through ITV X, the streaming home for ITV. You just need to make an account.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool team news as Lewis Hall and Alexander Isak doubts
Newcastle are facing an injury crisis ahead of the Carabao Cup final and could be without several crucial players.
Howe already knows he will be without Anthony Gordon due to suspension after his foolish red card for violent conduct against Brighton.
Alexander Isak is dealing with a groin issue that saw him limp off in the FA Cup tie and Kieran Trippier had to leave the field with a back issue.
Lewis Hall couldn’t even play in the game due to an ankle injury, which he has had to see a specialist for, with Howe unable to put a time scale on his return as he awaits the results.
In some good news, Sven Botman is nearing a return while Joelinton and Harvey Barnes are both back in action.
Liverpool, meanwhile, will be without Conor Bradley and Joe Gomez.
Referee and officials for Carabao Cup final
- Referee: John Brooks
- Assistants: Eddie Smart & Nick Greenhalgh
- Fourth official: Darren England
- Reserve assistant: Steve Meredith
- VAR: Stuart Atwell
- Assiatnt VAR: Sian Massey-Ellis
Carabao Cup final predictions
Though he stopped short on predicting the result, legendary figure of both Newcastle and Liverpool, Rafa Benitez, had this to say when asked who would win the final.
“I have been talking with some Geordie fans and friends and they are desperate to win a trophy,” he told TNT Sports.
“Just the desire that they have. I could see with the substitutions at the end, everybody even in the back of the head are thinking about that (the final) instead of this game.
“Eddie was talking about that they competed in both games, I don’t agree too much in this one. I think that they have the belief that they can do it, and if they have these players coming back then yes I believe they can be more dangerous. If they have the chances that Wilson had today maybe with Isak today.”
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