EFL make key Carabao Cup decision - and it could be good news for Newcastle United fans

The date for the final of the Carabao Cup has been pushed back two months in the hope more fans will be allowed in.
Richard Mennear
By Richard Mennear
Published 21st Dec 2020, 16:38 BST
Manchester City players celebrate with the trophy earlier this year.Manchester City players celebrate with the trophy earlier this year.
Manchester City players celebrate with the trophy earlier this year.

Newcastle United travel to Championship side Brentford on Tuesday in the quarter-finals.

The final was due to be played February 28 but will now take place Sunday, April 25.

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An EFL statement read: “This season’s Carabao Cup final has been rescheduled and will now take place on Sunday 25 April 2021, with a 4pm kick-off.

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“It is the objective of the League to stage the final with as many supporters in attendance as possible and the decision has therefore been taken to move the final from its original date of Sunday 28 February 2021 to later in the year.

“The number of fans permitted will be dependent on Government guidance in place at the time and it is hoped that moving the date to later in the year will give clubs and their fans the best opportunity to attend in person.”

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