How to observe Carabao Cup last without spending a dime as Liverpool and Newcastle conflict at Wembley

On Mar 16, 2025

Liverpool face Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup final this afternoon, with both sides looking to secure the first piece of silverware of the season

14:24, 16 Mar 2025Updated 14:24, 16 Mar 2025

Liverpool and Newcastle will battle for the Carabao Cup on Sunday(Image: NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Liverpool are set to clash with Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup final later today.

The Reds, fresh from their Champions League exit at the hands of Paris Saint Germain, will be facing the Magpies who recently secured a 1-0 victory over West Ham in the Premier League.

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Liverpool, having lifted the League Cup trophy more times than any other team (10), are gunning for their third win in four seasons. Last year, they triumphed over Chelsea 1-0 after extra time and also clinched victory against the same team in 2022, reports Wales Online.

Under Eddie Howe’s leadership, Newcastle narrowly missed out on their first silverware since 1955 when they were defeated by Manchester United in the 2023 final. However, they’re back this year, hoping to break their dry spell.

Here’s all you need to know about the upcoming match.

When does Liverpool v Newcastle United kick-off?

Liverpool will want the first silverware of the season(Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

The Liverpool v Newcastle United match is scheduled to kick off at 4.30pm on Sunday, March 16, at Wembley Stadium in London.

How can I watch the game?

Today’s match will be broadcast live and free on terrestrial TV. You can catch Liverpool v Newcastle United on ITV1, Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event.

To live stream the game, simply use the ITVX app or Sky Go app.

What’s the team news?

Mohamed Salah should be in Arne Slot’s starting side(Image: (Photo by Richard Martin-Roberts – CameraSport/CameraSport via Getty Images))

Liverpool will be without Trent Alexander-Arnold for the final due to an injury he picked up during the PSG match. Joe Gomez and Conor Bradley are also sidelined with injuries, leaving Liverpool without a right-back.

It’s anticipated that centre-half Jarrell Quansah will fill in the position.

For Newcastle, Lewis Hall is ruled out for the rest of the season due to a foot injury. Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles are also sidelined with knee injuries.

Anthony Gordon will be absent due to suspension.

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