The 2018–19 EFL Cup is the 59th season of the EFL Cup. Known as the Carabao Cup for sponsorship reasons, the competition is open to all 92 English and Welsh clubs participating in the Premier League and the English Football League.
The first round will be played on 13 August 2018, nine days after the start of the Football League season.[1] Manchester City are the defending champions. The final will be held at Wembley Stadium in London.