Football League Cup 2015–16 Football League Cup | ||
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Dates | 11 August 2015–28 February 2016 | |
Number of teams | 92 | |
Defending champions | Chelsea | |
Champions | Manchester City (4th title) | |
Runner-up | Liverpool | |
Total matches played | 93 | |
Total goals scored | 284 | |
Top goal scorer | Kevin De Bruyne (5 goals) | |
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The 2015–16 Football League Cup, known as the Capital One Cup for sponsorship purposes, was the 55th season of the Football League Cup. It is set to begin on 11 August 2015, and conclude on 28 February 2016.
Chelsea are the defending champions, having beaten Tottenham Hotspur 2–0 in the previous season's final.
Manchester City won the final on 28 February, defeating Liverpool 3-1 in a penalty shoot-out after the match had finished 1-1 after extra-time.
First round[]
The draw for the first round took place on 16 June 2015 at 10:00 BST. The 24 teams of League Two, the 24 teams of League One, and 24 teams from the Championship (72 teams altogether) entered in this round. There will be 36 ties played in the first round of the competition, with seeded teams drawn against unseeded teams, and the fixtures are to be played in the week commencing 10 August 2015.
Matches[]
The matches will be played in the week commencing 10 August 2015.
Northern section[]
11 August 2015 | Accrington Stanley (4) | 2–2 (3–4 pen)
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Hull City (2) | Crown Ground | |
19:45 BST | Crooks ![]() Gornell ![]() |
Report | Akpom ![]() Luer ![]() |
Attendance: 2,118 Referee: David Webb | |
Penalties | |||||
Mingoia ![]() Windass ![]() Kee ![]() McConville ![]() Gornell ![]() Crooks ![]() |
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11 August 2015 | Blackburn Rovers (2) | 1–2 | Shrewsbury Town (3) | Ewood Park | |
19:45 BST | Lawrence ![]() |
Report | Collins ![]() Barnett ![]() |
Attendance: 5,280 Referee: Geoff Eltringham |
11 August 2015 | Carlisle United (4) | 3–1 | Chesterfield (3) | Brunton Park | |
19:45 BST | Ibehre ![]() Osei ![]() |
Report | Dieseruvwe ![]() |
Attendance: 2,950 Referee: Sebastian Stockbridge |
11 August 2015 | Fleetwood Town (3) | 0–1 | Hartlepool United (4) | Highbury Stadium | |
19:45 BST | Report | Paynter ![]() |
Attendance: 1,892 Referee: Gary Sutton |
11 August 2015 | Huddersfield Town (2) | 1–2 | Notts County (4) | John Smith's Stadium | |
19:45 BST | Wallace ![]() |
Report | Noble ![]() |
Referee: Jeremy Simpson |
11 August 2015 | Morecambe (4) | 0–1 | Sheffield United (3) | Globe Arena | |
19:45 BST | Report | Collins ![]() |
Attendance: 2,168 Referee: Stephen Martin |
11 August 2015 | Northampton Town (4) | 3–0 | Blackpool (3) | Sixfields Stadium | |
19:45 BST | Hackett ![]() Calvert-Lewin ![]() Hoskins ![]() |
Report | Attendance: 2,549 Referee: James Adcock |
11 August 2015 | Nottingham Forest (2) | 3–4 | Walsall (3) | City Ground | |
19:45 BST | Walker ![]() Antonio ![]() |
Report | Bradshaw ![]() Sawyers ![]() |
Attendance: 5,237 Referee: Darren Handley |
11 August 2015 | Port Vale (3) | 1–0 | Burnley (2) | Vale Park | |
19:45 BST | Moore ![]() |
Report | Attendance: 4,634 Referee: Trevor Kettle |
11 August 2015 | Rochdale (3) | 1–1 (5–3 pen)
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Coventry City (3) | Spotland Stadium | |
19:45 BST | McDermott ![]() |
Report | Tudgay ![]() |
Attendance: 1,986 Referee: Eddie Ilderton | |
Penalties | |||||
Rose ![]() Henderson ![]() Kennedy ![]() Rafferty ![]() Andrew ![]() |
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11 August 2015 | Rotherham United (2) | 1–0 | Cambridge United (4) | New York Stadium | |
19:45 BST | Bowery ![]() |
Report | Attendance: 4,568 Referee: Christopher Sarginson |
11 August 2015 | Scunthorpe United (3) | 1–1 (6–7 pen)
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Barnsley (3) | Glanford Park | |
19:45 BST | Madden ![]() |
Report | Scowen ![]() |
Attendance: 3,003 Referee: Graham Salisbury | |
Penalties | |||||
Madden ![]() Hopper ![]() Adelakun ![]() Laird ![]() Bishop ![]() Van Veen ![]() Mirfin ![]() McAllister ![]() |
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11 August 2015 | Sheffield Wednesday (2) | 4–1 | Mansfield Town (4) | Hillsborough Stadium | |
19:45 BST | João ![]() Semedo ![]() Lee ![]() Sougou ![]() |
Report | Tafazolli ![]() |
Attendance: 14,021 Referee: Mark Brown |
11 August 2015 | Wigan Athletic (3) | 1–2 | Bury (3) | DW Stadium | |
19:45 BST | Grigg ![]() |
Report | L. Clarke ![]() |
Attendance: 5,484 Referee: Mark Heywood |
11 August 2015 | York City (4) | 2–2 (4–2 pen)
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Bradford City (3) | Crescent | |
19:45 BST | Summerfield ![]() James Berrett ![]() |
Report | Routis ![]() Hanson ![]() |
Attendance: 4,201 Referee: Mark Haywood | |
Penalties | |||||
Lowe ![]() Hyde ![]() Berrett ![]() Thompson ![]() Carson ![]() |
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11 August 2015 | Bolton Wanderers (2) | 0–1 | Burton Albion (3) | Macron Stadium | |
20:00 BST | Report | Palmer ![]() |
Attendance: 5,842 Referee: Richard Clark |
12 August 2015 | Crewe Alexandra (3) | 1-3 | Preston North End (2) | Gresty Road | |
19:45 BST | King ![]() |
Report | Hugill ![]() Keane ![]() Brownhill ![]() |
Attendance: 2,852 Referee: Scott Duncan |
12 August 2015 | Oldham Athletic (3) | 1-3 | Middlesbrough (2) | Boundary Park | |
19:45 BST | Philliskirk ![]() |
Report | Wildschut ![]() Stuani ![]() |
Attendance: 4,182 Referee: Carl Boyeson |
13 August 2015 | Doncaster Rovers (3) | 1–1 (4–2 pen)
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Leeds United (2) | Keepmoat Stadium, Doncaster | |
19:45 BST | Williams ![]() |
Report | L. Cook ![]() |
Attendance: 8,361 Referee: Keith Hill | |
Penalties | |||||
Tyson ![]() Williams ![]() Forrester ![]() Wellens ![]() |
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Southern section[]
11 August 2015 | Brentford (2) | 0–4 | Oxford United (4) | Griffin Park | |
19:45 BST | Report | Sercombe ![]() Hylton ![]() Roofe ![]() Mullins ![]() |
Attendance: 5,177 Referee: Lee Collins |
11 August 2015 | Bristol Rovers (4) | 1–2 | Birmingham City (2) | Memorial Stadium | |
19:45 BST | Harrison ![]() |
Report | Maghoma ![]() Shinnie ![]() |
Attendance: 5,650 Referee: Andy Davies |
11 August 2015 | Cardiff City (2) | 1–0 | AFC Wimbledon (4) | Cardiff City Stadium | |
19:45 BST | Noone ![]() |
Report | Attendance: 6,314 Referee: Brendan Malone |
11 August 2015 | Charlton Athletic (2) | 4–1 | Dagenham & Redbridge (4) | The Valley | |
19:45 BST | Watt ![]() Ahearne-Grant ![]() Bergdich ![]() Ghoochannejhad ![]() |
Report | Doidge ![]() |
Attendance: 5,100 Referee: Stuart Attwell |
11 August 2015 | Colchester United (3) | 0–1 | Reading (2) | Colchester Community Stadium | |
19:45 BST | Report | Gunter ![]() |
Attendance: 2,706 Referee: Darren Drysdale |
11 August 2015 | Ipswich Town (2) | 2–1 | Stevenage (4) | Portman Road | |
19:45 BST | Yorwerth ![]() Tabb ![]() |
Report | Berra ![]() |
Attendance: 10,449 Referee: Frederick Graham |
11 August 2015 | Luton Town (4) | 3–1 | Bristol City (2) | Kenilworth Road | |
19:45 BST | Marriott ![]() Benson ![]() |
Report | Robinson ![]() |
Attendance: 3,948 Referee: James Linington |
11 August 2015 | Millwall (3) | 1–2 | Barnet (4) | The Den | |
19:45 BST | Morison ![]() |
Report | Akinde ![]() Yiadom ![]() |
Attendance: 4,454 Referee: Andrew Madley |
11 August 2015 | Milton Keynes Dons (2) | 2–1 | Leyton Orient (4) | Stadium mk | |
19:45 BST | Baudry ![]() Baker ![]() |
Report | Lewington ![]() |
Attendance: 5,444 Referee: Simon Hooper |
11 August 2015 | Peterborough United (3) | 2–0 | Crawley Town (4) | London Road Stadium | |
19:45 BST | Washington ![]() Maddison ![]() |
Report | Attendance: 2,500 Referee: Rob Lewis |
11 August 2015 | Plymouth Argyle (4) | 1–2 | Gillingham (3) | Home Park | |
19:45 BST | Tanner ![]() |
Report | Dack ![]() Hessenthaler ![]() |
Attendance: 5,120 Referee: Kevin Johnson |
11 August 2015 | Southend United (3) | 0–1 | Brighton & Hove Albion (2) | Roots Hall | |
19:45 BST | Report | LuaLua ![]() |
Attendance: 4,485 Referee: Iain Williamson |
11 August 2015 | Swindon Town (3) | 1–2 | Exeter City (4) | County Ground | |
19:45 BST | Obika ![]() |
Report | Nicholls ![]() Wheeler ![]() |
Attendance: 4,693 Referee: Charles Breakspear |
11 August 2015 | Wolverhampton Wanderers (2) | 2–1 | Newport County (4) | Molineux Stadium | |
19:45 BST | Dicko ![]() Afobe ![]() |
Report | Boden ![]() |
Attendance: 9,586 Referee: Darren Bond |
11 August 2015 | Wycombe Wanderers (4) | 0–1 | Fulham (2) | Adams Park | |
19:45 BST | Report | Kačaniklić ![]() |
Attendance: 4,012 Referee: Gavin Ward |
11 August 2015 | Yeovil Town (4) | 0–3 | Queens Park Rangers (2) | Huish Park | |
19:45 BST | Report | Polter ![]() Emmanuel-Thomas ![]() Onouha ![]() |
Attendance: 4,058 Referee: Oliver Langford |
12 August 2015 | Portsmouth (4) | 2-1 | Derby County (2) | Fratton Park | |
19:45 BST | McGurk ![]() Chaplin ![]() |
Report | Shackell ![]() |
Attendance: 11,573 Referee: Paul Tierney |
Second round[]
A total of 48 teams play in the second round: 12 teams which enter in this round, and the 36 winners of the first round. The 12 teams entering this round are the teams from 2015–16 Premier League not involved in any European competition. The draw for the second round was held on 13 August 2015. (Note: The numbers in brackets are the tier for the team during the 2015–16 season.)
Matches[]
The matches will be played in the week commencing 24 August 2015.
25 August 2015 | Aston Villa (1) | 5–3 | Notts County (4) | Villa Park, Birmingham | |
19:45 BST | Traoré ![]() Sinclair ![]() Bennett ![]() |
Report | Snijders ![]() Stead ![]() Burke ![]() |
Referee: Christopher Kavanagh |
25 August 2015 | Walsall (3) | 2–1 | Brighton & Hove Albion (2) | Bescot Stadium, Walsall | |
19:45 BST | Lalkovič ![]() Henry ![]() |
Report | Jake Forster-Caskey ![]() |
Attendance: 2,968 Referee: Peter Bankes |
25 August 2015 | Crystal Palace (1) | 4–1 | Shrewsbury Town (3) | Selhurst Park, London | |
19:45 BST | Gayle ![]() Murray ![]() Lee Chung-yong ![]() Zaha ![]() |
Report | Tootle ![]() |
Attendance: 10,978 Referee: Darren Bond |
25 August 2015 | Sheffield Wednesday (2) | 1–0 | Oxford United (4) | Hillsborough Stadium, Sheffield | |
19:45 BST | Lees ![]() Nuhiu ![]() Lee ![]() Sougou ![]() |
Report | Dunkley ![]() |
Attendance: 11,799 Referee: David Webb |
25 August 2015 | Portsmouth (4) | 1–2 | Reading (2) | Fratton Park, Portsmouth | |
19:45 BST | Chaplin ![]() |
Report | Blackman ![]() McCleary ![]() |
Attendance: 18,190 Referee: Gavin Ward |
25 August 2015 | Hartlepool United (4) | 0–4 | AFC Bournemouth (1) | Victoria Park, Hartlepool | |
19:45 BST | Report | Kermorgant ![]() Gosling ![]() Stanislas ![]() |
Attendance: 4,890 Referee: Carl Boyeson |
25 August 2015 | Fulham (2) | 3–0 | Sheffield United (3) | Craven Cottage, London | |
19:45 BST | McCormack ![]() Dembélé ![]() |
Report | Baxter ![]() Wallace ![]() |
Attendance: 5,927 Referee: Dean Whitestone |
25 August 2015 | Milton Keynes Dons (2) | 2–1 | Cardiff City (2) | Stadium:MK, Milton Keynes | |
19:45 BST | Baker![]() Murphy ![]() |
Report | Revell![]() |
Attendance: 5,617 Referee: Tim Robinson |
25 August 2015 | Hull City (2) | 1–0 | Rochdale (3) | KC Stadium, Kingston-Upon-Hull | |
19:45 BST | Luer ![]() |
Report | Eastham ![]() |
Attendance: 10,430 Referee: Mark Haywood |
25 August 2015 | Sunderland (1) | 6–3 | Exeter City (4) | Stadium of Light, Sunderland | |
19:45 BST | Rodwell ![]() Defoe ![]() Watmore ![]() |
Report | Oyeleke ![]() Wheeler ![]() McCready ![]() |
Attendance: 14,360 Referee: Stuart Attwell |
25 August 2015 | Bury (3) | 1–4 | Leicester City (1) | Gigg Lane, Bury | |
19:45 BST | Mayor ![]() |
Report | Dodoo ![]() Kramarić ![]() |
Referee: Andrew Madley |
25 August 2015 | Doncaster Rovers (3) | 1–4 | Ipswich Town (2) | Keepmoat Stadium, Doncaster | |
19:45 BST | Williams ![]() |
Report | Pitman ![]() McGoldrick ![]() Alabi ![]() Fraser ![]() |
Attendance: 3,729 Referee: Scott Duncan |
25 August 2015 | Rotherham United (2) | 1–2 | Norwich City (1) | New York Stadium, Rotherham | |
19:45 BST | Green![]() |
Report | Howson![]() van Wolfswinkel ![]() |
Attendance: 5,648 Referee: Kevin Wright |
25 August 2015 | Swansea City (1) | 3–0 | York City (4) | Liberty Stadium, Swansea | |
19:45 BST | Dyer ![]() Grimes ![]() Emnes ![]() |
Report | Attendance: 10,174 Referee: James Adcock |
25 August 2015 | Queens Park Rangers (2) | 1–2 | Carlisle United (4) | Loftus Road, London | |
19:45 BST | Doughty ![]() Emmanuel-Thomas ![]() |
Sweeney ![]() Asamoah ![]() Kennedy ![]() |
Attendance: 5,501 Referee: James Linington |
25 August 2015 | Peterborough United (3) | 1–4 | Charlton Athletic (2) | London Road, Peterborough | |
19:45 BST | J Anderson ![]() |
Report | Kennedy ![]() Ahearne-Grant ![]() Kashi ![]() Vetokele ![]() |
Attendance: 2,771 Referee: Gary Sutton |
25 August 2015 | Birmingham City (2) | 2–0 | Gillingham (3) | St Andrew's, Birmingham | |
19:45 BST | Thomas ![]() |
Report | Attendance: 9,275 Referee: Graham Salisbury |
25 August 2015 | Newcastle United (1) | 4–1 | Northampton Town (4) | St James' Park, Newcastle-upon-Tyne | |
19:45 BST | Thauvin ![]() de Jong ![]() Janmaat ![]() Williamson ![]() |
Report | Richards ![]() |
Attendance: 26,923 Referee: David Coote |
25 August 2015 | Wolverhampton Wanderers (2) | 2–1 | Barnet (4) | Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton | |
19:45 BST | Enobokhare ![]() Ojo ![]() |
Report | Dembélé ![]() |
Attendance: 7,384 Referee: Mark Heywood |
25 August 2015 | Burton Albion (3) | 1–2 | Middlesbrough (2) | Pirelli Stadium, Burton upon Trent | |
19:45 BST | Friend ![]() |
Report | Stuani ![]() |
Attendance: 3,414 Referee: Mark Brown |
25 August 2015 | Luton Town (4) | 1–1 (7–8 pen)
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Stoke City (1) | Kenilworth Road, Luton | |
19:45 BST | McGeehan ![]() |
Report | Walters ![]() |
Attendance: 6,099 Referee: Paul Tierney | |
Penalties | |||||
Benson ![]() McGeehan ![]() Lee ![]() Wilkinson ![]() Hall ![]() O'Donnell ![]() Smith ![]() Griffiths ![]() |
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25 August 2015 | Preston North End (2) | 1–0 | Watford (1) | Deepdale, Preston | |
19:45 BST | Vermijl ![]() |
Report | Attendance: 6,250 Referee: Stephen Martin |
25 August 2015 | West Bromwich Albion (1) | 0–0 (5–3 pen)
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Port Vale (3) | The Hawthorns, West Bromwich | |
20:00 BST | Report | Attendance: 13,915 Referee: Keith Stroud | |||
Penalties | |||||
Lambert ![]() Yacob ![]() McManaman ![]() Fletcher ![]() Chester ![]() |
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26 August 2015 | Barnsley (3) | 3–5 | Everton (1) | Oakwell, Barnsley | |
19:45 BST | Winnall ![]() Watkins ![]() Crowley ![]() |
Report | Mirallas ![]() Naismith ![]() Lukaku ![]() Roberts ![]() |
Referee: Simon Hooper |
Third round[]
Teams[]
A total of 32 teams play in the third round: 8 teams which enter in this round, and the 24 winners of the second round. The 8 teams entering this round are the teams from 2015–16 Premier League involved in European competition in the 2015–16 season. There was no seeding in this round.
Matches[]
The matches were played in the week commencing 21 September 2015.
22 September 2015 | Middlesbrough (2) | 3–0 | Wolverhampton Wanderers (2) | Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough | |
19:45 BST | Adomah ![]() Fabbrini ![]() |
Report | Attendance: 13,368 Referee: Kevin Wright |
22 September 2015 | Hull City (2) | 1–0 | Swansea City (1) | Kingston upon Hull | |
19:45 BST | Meyler ![]() |
Report | Stadium: KC Stadium Attendance: 16,286 Referee: James Linington |
22 September 2015 | Leicester City (1) | 2–1 | West Ham United (1) | Leicester | |
19:45 BST | Dodoo ![]() King ![]() |
Report | Zárate ![]() |
Stadium: King Power Stadium Attendance: 21,268 Referee: Peter Bankes |
22 September 2015 | Aston Villa (1) | 1–0 | Birmingham City (2) | Aston, Birmingham | |
19:45 BST | Gestede ![]() |
Report | Stadium: Villa Park Attendance: 34,442 Referee: Robert Madley |
22 September 2015 | Fulham (2) | 0–1 | Stoke City (1) | Fulham, London | |
19:45 BST | Report | Crouch ![]() |
Stadium: Craven Cottage Attendance: 9,100 Referee: Stuart Attwell |
22 September 2015 | Sunderland (1) | 1–4 | Manchester City (1) | Sunderland | |
19:45 BST | Toivonen ![]() |
Report | Agüero ![]() De Bruyne ![]() Mannone ![]() Sterling ![]() |
Stadium: Stadium of Light Attendance: 21,644 Referee: Roger East |
22 September 2015 | Preston North End (2) | 2–2 (2–3 pen)
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AFC Bournemouth (1) | Preston | |
19:45 BST | Hugill ![]() Johnson ![]() |
Report | MacDonald ![]() Pugh ![]() |
Stadium: Deepdale Attendance: 5,643 Referee: Nigel Miller | |
Penalties | |||||
Hugill ![]() Keane ![]() Reid ![]() Browne ![]() Johnson ![]() |
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22 September 2015 | Reading (2) | 1–2 | Everton (1) | Reading | |
20:00 BST | Blackman ![]() |
Report | Barkley ![]() Deulofeu ![]() |
Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 19,435 Referee: Keith Hill |
23 September 2015 | Norwich City (1) | 3–0 | West Bromwich Albion (1) | Norwich | |
19:45 BST | Jarvis ![]() Lafferty ![]() Pocognoli ![]() |
Report | Stadium: Carrow Road Attendance: 19,015 Referee: Craig Pawson |
23 September 2015 | Tottenham Hotspur (1) | 1–2 | Arsenal (1) | Tottenham, London | |
19:45 BST | Chambers ![]() |
Report | Flamini ![]() |
Stadium: White Hart Lane Attendance: 35,687 Referee: Andre Marriner |
23 September 2015 | Crystal Palace (1) | 4–1 | Charlton Athletic (2) | South Norwood, London | |
19:45 BST | Campbell ![]() Gayle ![]() |
Report | Sarr ![]() |
Stadium: Selhurst Park Attendance: 16,576 Referee: Neil Swarbrick |
23 September 2015 | Newcastle United (1) | 0–1 | Sheffield Wednesday (2) | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | |
19:45 BST | Report | McGugan ![]() |
Stadium: St James' Park Attendance: 33,986 Referee: Christopher Kavanagh |
23 September 2015 | Walsall (3) | 1–4 | Chelsea (1) | Walsall | |
19:45 BST | O'Connor ![]() |
Report | Ramires ![]() Rémy ![]() Kenedy ![]() Pedro ![]() |
Stadium: Bescot Stadium Attendance: 10,525 Referee: Lee Mason |
23 September 2015 | Milton Keynes Dons (2) | 0–6 | Southampton (1) | Milton Keynes | |
19:45 BST | Report | Rodriguez ![]() Mané ![]() Long ![]() |
Stadium: Stadium:mk Attendance: 10,189 Referee: Keith Stroud |
23 September 2015 | Manchester United (1) | 3–0 | Ipswich Town (2) | Old Trafford, Manchester | |
20:00 BST | Rooney ![]() Pereira ![]() Martial ![]() |
Report | Stadium: Old Trafford Attendance: 56,607 Referee: Simon Hooper |
23 September 2015 | Liverpool (1) | 1–1 (3–2 pen)
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Carlisle United (4) | Liverpool | |
20:00 BST | Ings ![]() |
Report | Asamoah ![]() |
Stadium: Anfield Attendance: 42,518 Referee: Andrew Madley | |
Penalties | |||||
Milner ![]() Can ![]() Lallana ![]() Coutinho ![]() Ings ![]() |
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Fourth round[]
Teams[]
A total of 16 teams play in the fourth round, all winners of the third round. There is no seeding in this round. The draw for the fourth round was held on 23 September 2015 after the North London derby. (Note: The numbers in parentheses are the tier for the team during the 2015–16 season.) The lowest ranked teams in this round are Hull City, Middlesbrough, and Sheffield Wednesday who all play in the Football League Championship in the second division of English football.
Matches[]
The matches were played in the week commencing 26 October 2015.
27 October 2015 | Everton (1) | 1–1 (4–3 pen)
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Norwich City (1) | Liverpool | |
19:45 GMT | Osman ![]() |
Report | Bassong ![]() |
Stadium: Goodison Park Attendance: 31,694 Referee: Roger East | |
Penalties | |||||
Deulofeu ![]() Barkley ![]() Lukaku ![]() Gibson ![]() |
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27 October 2015 | Sheffield Wednesday (2) | 3–0 | Arsenal (1) | Sheffield | |
19:45 GMT | Wallace ![]() Lucas João ![]() Hutchinson ![]() |
Report | Stadium: Hillsborough Stadium Attendance: 35,065 Referee: Graham Scott |
27 October 2015 | Hull City (2) | 1–1 (5–4 pen)
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Leicester City (1) | Kingston upon Hull | |
19:45 GMT | Hernández ![]() |
Report | Mahrez ![]() |
Stadium: KC Stadium Attendance: 16,818 Referee: Stuart Attwell | |
Penalties | |||||
Hernández ![]() Maloney ![]() Huddlestone ![]() Akpom ![]() Meyler ![]() |
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27 October 2015 | Stoke City (1) | 1–1 (5–4 pen)
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Chelsea (1) | Stoke-on-Trent | |
19:45 GMT | Walters ![]() |
Report | Rémy ![]() |
Stadium: Britannia Stadium Attendance: 24,886 Referee: Kevin Friend | |
Penalties | |||||
Adam ![]() Odemwingie ![]() Shaqiri ![]() Wilson ![]() Arnautović ![]() |
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28 October 2015 | Manchester City (1) | 5–1 | Crystal Palace (1) | Manchester | |
19:45 GMT | Bony ![]() De Bruyne ![]() Iheanacho ![]() Yaya Touré ![]() García ![]() |
Report | Delaney ![]() |
Stadium: Etihad Stadium Attendance: 40,585 Referee: Paul Tierney |
28 October 2015 | Liverpool (1) | 1–0 | AFC Bournemouth (1) | Liverpool | |
19:45 GMT | Clyne ![]() |
Report | Stadium: Anfield Attendance: 41,948 Referee: Mike Jones |
28 October 2015 | Southampton (1) | 2–1 | Aston Villa (1) | Southampton | |
19:45 GMT | Yoshida ![]() Pellè ![]() |
Report | Sinclair ![]() |
Stadium: St Mary's Stadium Attendance: 31,314 Referee: Keith Stroud |
28 October 2015 | Manchester United (1) | 0–0 (1–3 pen)
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Middlesbrough (2) | Manchester | |
20:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Old Trafford Attendance: 67,258 Referee: Lee Mason | |||
Penalties | |||||
Rooney ![]() Pereira ![]() Carrick ![]() Young ![]() |
Leadbitter ![]() Nugent ![]() Downing ![]() Gibson ![]() |
Fifth round[]
Teams[]
A total of 8 teams play in the fifth round, all winners of the fourth round. There is no seeding in this round. The draw for the fifth round was held on 28 October after the completion of the fourth round.
Matches[]
The matches were played in the week commencing 30 November 2015. The lowest ranked teams in this round are Hull City, Middlesbrough, and Sheffield Wednesday who all play in the Football League Championship in the second division of English football.
1 December 2015 | Middlesbrough (2) | 0–2 | Everton (1) | Middlesbrough | |
19:45 GMT | Report | Deulofeu ![]() Lukaku ![]() |
Stadium: Riverside Stadium Attendance: 31,628 Referee: Roger East |
1 December 2015 | Stoke City (1) | 2–0 | Sheffield Wednesday (2) | Stoke-on-Trent | |
19:45 GMT | Afellay ![]() Bardsley ![]() |
Report | Stadium: Britannia Stadium Attendance: 26,779 Referee: Jon Moss |
1 December 2015 | Manchester City (1) | 4–1 | Hull City (2) | Manchester | |
19:45 GMT | Bony ![]() Iheanacho ![]() De Bruyne ![]() |
Report | Robertson ![]() |
Stadium: Etihad Stadium Attendance: 38,246 Referee: Neil Swarbrick |
2 December 2015 | Southampton (1) | 1–6 | Liverpool (1) | Southampton | |
19:45 GMT | Mané ![]() |
Report | Sturridge ![]() Origi ![]() Ibe ![]() |
Stadium: St Mary's Stadium Attendance: 31,592 Referee: Robert Madley |
Semi-finals[]
Teams[]
A total of four teams played in the Semi-finals, all winners of the fifth round. There was no seeding in this round. The draw for the semi-final was held on 2 December 2015 and all of the teams were from Premier League (top tier).
Matches[]
The semi-finals are played over two legs, with each team playing one leg at home, and the team that scores more goals on aggregate over the two legs advances to the finals.
First leg[]
The first leg matches were played on 5 and 6 January 2016.
5 January 2016 | Stoke City (1) | 0−1 | Liverpool (1) | Stoke-on-Trent | |
20:00 GMT | Report | Ibe ![]() |
Stadium: Britannia Stadium Attendance: 27,369 Referee: Anthony Taylor |
6 January 2016 | Everton (1) | 2–1 | Manchester City (1) | Liverpool | |
20:00 GMT | Funes Mori ![]() Lukaku ![]() |
Report | Navas ![]() |
Stadium: Goodison Park Attendance: 34,027 Referee: Robert Madley |
Second leg[]
The second leg were played on 26 and 27 January 2016.
26 January 2016 | Liverpool (1) | 0−1 (1−1 agg.) (6−5 pen)
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Stoke City (1) | Liverpool | |
19:45 GMT | Report | Arnautović ![]() |
Stadium: Anfield Attendance: 43,091 Referee: Jonathan Moss | ||
Penalties | |||||
Lallana ![]() Can ![]() Benteke ![]() Firmino ![]() Milner ![]() Lucas ![]() Allen ![]() |
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27 January 2016 | Manchester City (1) | 3–1 (4–3 agg.)
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Everton (1) | Manchester | |
19:45 GMT | Fernandinho ![]() De Bruyne ![]() Agüero ![]() |
Report | Barkley ![]() |
Stadium: Etihad Stadium Attendance: 50,048 Referee: Martin Atkinson |
Final[]
- Main article:2016 Football League Cup Final
The League Cup Final was held on 28 February 2016 at Wembley Stadium.
28 February 2016 16:30 GMT |
Liverpool | 1−1 (a.e.t.) |
Manchester City | Wembley Stadium, London Attendance: 86,206 Referee: Michael Oliver |
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Coutinho ![]() |
Report | Fernandinho ![]() | ||
Penalties | ||||
Can ![]() Lucas ![]() Coutinho ![]() Lallana ![]() |
1−3 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Broadcasting rights[]
The live television rights for the competition were held by the subscription channel Sky Sports, who have held rights to the competition since 1996–97.
These matches will be televised live by Sky Sports:
Round | Live TV games |
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First round | Portsmouth vs Derby County, Doncaster Rovers vs Leeds United |
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