EFL Cup
Season 2026 – England
Competition overview
Round of 16 produced 21 goals in 7 matches. The biggest win was Bournemouth’s 3-0 victory over Aston Villa. In the round’s headline match, Liverpool beat Chelsea 6-5 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Three matches ended level.
T. Barry and H. Leonard share the lead in the EFL Cup scoring chart with 4 goals each, while M. Rogers and J. Anthony share the lead in the assists chart with 3 each.
The EFL Cup is now at the Quarter-finals stage. Upcoming ties: Liverpool vs Bournemouth (Tuesday 15 December), Manchester City vs Bradford (Tuesday 15 December), Crystal Palace vs Sunderland (Tuesday 15 December) and Fleetwood Town vs Everton (Tuesday 15 December).
Knockout rounds
Quarter-finals
Round of 16
Round of 32
Round of 64
Next matches
All fixturesTop scorers
| # | Player | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  T. BarryEverton | 4 |
| 2 |  H. LeonardPeterborough | 4 |
| 3 |  R. ClearyBarnsley | 3 |
| 4 |  C. EvansFleetwood Town | 3 |
| 5 |  V. CastellanosWest Ham | 3 |