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Fifty: Celebrating 50 years of the League Cup

We’ve compiled the Top 50 best moments in League Cup history as nominated by you.


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  • Fulham, 1960/61 season

    The First Of Many

    Fulham’s Maurice Cook makes history with the first ever goal in the first season of the League Cup. Read More about “The First Of Many”

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  • Rochdale, 1961/62 season

    Brave Dale Fail At The Final Hurdle

    Fourth Division Rochdale so nearly go all the way Read More about “Brave Dale Fail At The Final Hurdle”

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  • Birmingham City, 1962/63 season

    City Win Battle Of Brum

    Blues win the fight for Midlands supremacy in the first all Division One final. Read More about “City Win Battle Of Brum”

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  • Workington Reds, 1964/65 season

    Five Alive For Super Reds

    Workington embarrass top-flight Blackburn with five of the best Read More about “Five Alive For Super Reds ”

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  • West Bromwich Albion, 1965/66 season

    Bouncing Bomber Nets Record

    West Brom star Tony Brown claims a record with his ninth goal in the competition. Read More about “Bouncing Bomber Nets Record”

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  • Queens Park Rangers, 1966/67 season

    Marsh Fires Rangers

    Super-hoop Rodney Marsh inspires QPR to the final – then hits Wembley wonder goal. Read More about “Marsh Fires Rangers”

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  • Leeds United, 1967/68 season

    Cooper The Man

    Terry Cooper erases memory of Wembley heartache with stunning winner. Read More about “Cooper The Man”

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  • Swindon Town, 1968/69 season

    Rogers Spikes Gunners

    Don Rogers writes himself into west country history with a major Wembley giant killing. Read More about “Rogers Spikes Gunners”

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  • Stoke City, 1971/72 season

    Banks Foils Hurst As Potters Triumph

    England team-mates square up in semi-final and Gordon Banks comes out on top. Read More about “Banks Foils Hurst As Potters Triumph ”

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  • Tottenham Hotspur, 1972/73 season

    Canaries Silenced By Coates

    Tottenham’s Ralph Coates comes off the bench to score stunning Wembley winner Read More about “Canaries Silenced By Coates”

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  • Chester City, 1974/75 season

    Leeds Fate Sealed By Seals

    John James’s double brings glory to Sealand Road as Leeds are embarrassed by Chester. Read More about “Leeds Fate Sealed By Seals”

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  • Lincoln City, 1975/76 season

    Taylor Achieves The Imp-Possible

    Future England manager masterminds Stoke Cup shock. Read More about “Taylor Achieves The Imp-Possible”

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  • Manchester City, 1975/76 season

    Tueart Lights Up Wembley

    Majestic overhead kick from Dennis Tueart ruins Magpies’ Wembley adventure. Read More about “Tueart Lights Up Wembley”

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  • Aston Villa, 1976/77 season

    Villa Third Time Lucky

    Chris Nicholl’s wonder goal earns the Cup for Villa. Read More about “Villa Third Time Lucky ”

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  • Nottingham Forest, 1978/79 season

    Clough’s Champagne Moment Does The Trick

    Garry Birtles brace secures second League Cup triumph for Forest Read More about “Clough’s Champagne Moment Does The Trick”

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  • Arsenal, 1979/80 season

    Sunderland In Seven Heaven

    Arsenal striker Alan Sunderland scores hat-trick as Gunners humble Leeds in 7-0 rout Read More about “Sunderland In Seven Heaven”

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  • Wolverhampton Wanderers, 1979/80 season

    Gray Day For Clough

    Andy Gray nets the winner to stun Forest and earn Emlyn Hughes a full set of medals Read More about “Gray Day For Clough”

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  • Watford, 1980/81 season

    Saints Stung By Hornets Comeback

    Watford stun Division One Southampton with remarkable seven-goal turnaround at Vicarage Road Read More about “Saints Stung By Hornets Comeback”

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  • Liverpool, 1982/83 season

    Ronnie Rockets Reds To Glory

    Whelan scores wonder goal to earn Final joy for Paisley. Read More about “Ronnie Rockets Reds To Glory”

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  • Liverpool, 1983/84 season

    Four In A Row For Liverpool

    Graeme Souness nets final replay winner as Reds claim fourth League Cup win in a row Read More about “Four In A Row For Liverpool”

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  • Oxford United, 1985/86 season

    Oxford Go Fish-Ing

    Oxford thrash old boss Jim Smith and honour veteran physio with a trip up the famous steps. Read More about “Oxford Go Fish-Ing”

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  • Arsenal, 1986/87 season

    Rocky Road To Wembley

    David Rocastle helps Arsenal beat Spurs in semi-final replay at White Hart Lane Read More about “Rocky Road To Wembley”

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  • Arsenal, 1986/87 season

    Champagne Charlie Bags Brace

    Charlie Nicholas ruins Ian Rush’s historic day to win the League Cup for Arsenal. Read More about “Champagne Charlie Bags Brace”

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  • Luton Town, 1987/88 season

    Hatters Stem Gunners March

    Brian Stein ruins Arsenal’s attempts to win back-to-back League Cup finals Read More about “Hatters Stem Gunners March”

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  • West Ham United, 1988/89 season

    Ince Hammers Reds

    Paul Ince scores twice and hands Liverpool heaviest defeat for four decades. Read More about “Ince Hammers Reds”

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  • Scarborough, 1989/90 season

    Seaside Gloom For Blues

    Scarborough create history by dumping giants Chelsea out in 1989. Read More about “Seaside Gloom For Blues”

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  • Oldham Athletic, 1989/90 season

    Bunn’s Half Dozen

    Oldham star smashes six goals to set League Cup record Read More about “Bunn’s Half Dozen”

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  • Coventry City, 1990/91 season

    Coventry Edge Nine Goal Thriller

    Sky Blues hold on as holders Forest battle back from four goals down Read More about “Coventry Edge Nine Goal Thriller”

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  • Manchester United, 1990/91 season

    Lee’s Three Sinks Arsenal

    Lee Sharpe dumps Gunners out with Highbury hat-trick Read More about “Lee’s Three Sinks Arsenal”

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  • Sheffield Wednesday, 1990/91 season

    Big Ron’s Revenge

    Ron Atkinson leads Sheffield Wednesday to League Cup joy over former club Read More about “Big Ron’s Revenge”

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  • York City, 1995/96 season

    Minstermen Stun Red Devils

    United not at the races as York silence Old Trafford Read More about “Minstermen Stun Red Devils ”

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  • Aston Villa, 1995/96 season

    Savo’s Magic Moment

    Serbian striker helps Aston Villa claim record-equalling fifth League Cup success Read More about “Savo’s Magic Moment ”

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  • Tranmere Rovers, 1999/00 season

    Aldo’s Tranmere Wonders

    John Aldridge leads Rovers to their first major final as dream becomes reality Read More about “Aldo’s Tranmere Wonders”

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  • Leicester City, 1999/00 season

    Elliott At The Double

    Last League Cup final at the old Wembley sees Foxes triumph against 10-man Rovers Read More about “Elliott At The Double”

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  • Liverpool, 2000/01 season

    Sander Saves Reds

    Liverpool goalkeeper ruins Blue’s Cardiff adventure Read More about “Sander Saves Reds”

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  • Grimsby Town, 2001/02 season

    Mariners Shock Pool

    Red fan Phil leaves Liverpool all at sea Read More about “Mariners Shock Pool”

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  • Blackburn Rovers, 2001/02 season

    Blackburn Joy As Roof Shuts Over Spurs

    Rovers end 74-year wait for silverware under the Millennium roof Read More about “Blackburn Joy As Roof Shuts Over Spurs”

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  • Liverpool, 2002/03 season

    Stevie G Inspires Liverpool

    Steven Gerrard scores opener as Liverpool shock biggest rivals Read More about “Stevie G Inspires Liverpool”

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  • Leeds United, 2003/04 season

    Robbo The Goal King

    Paul Robinson stars at both ends as Leeds avoid a giant killing against plucky Robins Read More about “Robbo The Goal King”

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  • Middlesbrough, 2003/04 season

    McClaren Leads Boro To Glory At Last

    Future England boss steers Middlesbrough to first trophy for more than century Read More about “McClaren Leads Boro To Glory At Last”

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  • Yeovil Town, 2004/05 season

    Yeovil’s Gift Goal A Credit To Football

    Glovers’ boss Gary Johnson gifts Plymouth equaliser after son accidentally scores bizarre opener Read More about “Yeovil’s Gift Goal A Credit To Football”

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  • Chelsea, 2004/05 season

    First Blood For Jose

    Jose Mourinho gets his winning streak at Chelsea off to a fine start in Cardiff Read More about “First Blood For Jose”

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  • Doncaster Rovers, 2005/06 season

    Donny Do Villa

    Doncaster Rovers beat Aston Villa 3-0 to record another League Cup shock Read More about “Donny Do Villa”

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  • Southend United, 2006/07 season

    Ready Steady Freddy

    United stunned by Shrimpers thanks to remarkable free-kick from Freddy Eastwood Read More about “Ready Steady Freddy”

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  • Arsenal, 2006/07 season

    Wenger’s Young Guns Come Of Age

    The Beast scores four goals as Arsenal’s kids thrash Liverpool at Anfield Read More about “Wenger’s Young Guns Come Of Age”

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  • Wycombe Wanderers, 2006/07 season

    Jermaine’s Wycombe Wonders

    Striker Jermaine Easter gives Jose Mourinho the blues as League 2 Wycombe hold Chelsea Read More about “Jermaine’s Wycombe Wonders”

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  • Chelsea, 2006/07 season

    JT Bravery Inspires Blues In Snarling Cup Final

    England skipper puts his body on the line in bad tempered final Read More about “JT Bravery Inspires Blues In Snarling Cup Final”

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  • Tottenham Hotspur, 2007/08 season

    Five Star Spurs Rule North London

    Tottenham stun neighbours Arsenal to earn place in first final at new Wembley Read More about “Five Star Spurs Rule North London”

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  • Burnley, 2008/09 season

    Vintage Clarets Close To Shock

    Burnley fight Spurs all the way and come close to biggest ever semi-final shock Read More about “Vintage Clarets Close To Shock”

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  • Manchester United, 2008/09 season

    Penalty Joy For Foster

    Manchester United win Carling Cup thanks to ‘keeper Ben Foster Read More about “Penalty Joy For Foster”

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