Carabao cup 2019 20 fixtures teams draw dates all you need to know
Here's all you need to know about the Carabao Cup 2019-20:
Fixtures:
The Carabao Cup 2019-20 fixtures were announced on June 18, 2019. The competition started on August 13, 2019, and the final was played on February 24, 2020.
Teams:
The competition featured 92 teams from the English football league system, including:
- 20 teams from the Premier League
- 72 teams from the English Football League (EFL)
Draw Dates:
The draw dates for each round were as follows:
- First Round: August 13, 2019
- Second Round: August 27, 2019
- Third Round: September 24, 2019
- Fourth Round: October 29, 2019
- Quarter-Finals: December 17, 2019
- Semi-Finals: January 7-8, 2020
- Final: February 24, 2020
Format:
The competition followed a traditional knockout format, with each tie played as a single match. If the score was level after 90 minutes, the match would go to extra time and then penalties if necessary.
Prize Money:
The winners of the Carabao Cup received £100,000 in prize money, while the runners-up received £50,000.
Trophy:
The Carabao Cup trophy is the EFL Cup, which is one of the most prestigious domestic cup competitions in English football.
Sponsor:
The Carabao Cup was sponsored by Carabao Energy Drink for the 2019-20 season.
Final:
The final of the Carabao Cup 2019-20 was played between Manchester City and Aston Villa at Wembley Stadium on February 24, 2020. Manchester City won the match 2-1, with goals from Rodri and Sergio Agüero.