Newcastle United ended a 70-year wait for domestic silverware with a 2-1 victory over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley, marking a historic moment for the club and their fans.
Goals from Dan Burn and Alexander Isak ensured Eddie Howe’s side wrote their names into Geordie folklore, delivering Newcastle’s first major trophy since the 1969 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup and their first domestic success since the 1955 FA Cup.
The final whistle sparked jubilation among Newcastle supporters, who witnessed their team end a 56-year trophy drought. This triumph cements Howe’s legacy, as his team thoroughly outplayed Liverpool and clinched a victory that will be remembered for generations.
Burn, who received his first England call-up under new manager Thomas Tuchel days earlier, opened the scoring in first-half stoppage time. The towering defender capitalised on poor Liverpool marking, rising unchallenged to head home Kieran Trippier’s corner.
Newcastle doubled their lead in the 52nd minute when Isak finished clinically from Jacob Murphy’s knockdown, giving the Magpies breathing space. They were dominant across the pitch, with Joelinton’s relentless midfield display inspiring the team and rallying supporters.
Liverpool pulled one back in stoppage time through Federico Chiesa, but after a lengthy VAR check for offside, the goal stood. Howe’s side survived a nervy finish to lift the Carabao Cup, sealing their place in next season’s Europa League.
This long-awaited triumph ended Newcastle’s painful run of nine successive Wembley defeats and set off celebrations that will continue long into the night on Tyneside.
Burn, recently called up to the England squad, opened the scoring in first-half stoppage time, rising highest to head home Kieran Trippier’s corner. The Magpies doubled their lead seven minutes after the restart when Isak reacted quickest to Jacob Murphy’s knockdown, finishing clinically past Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson.
Liverpool, on course for a Premier League title, suffered a second major setback in a week following their Champions League exit to Paris Saint-Germain. Arne Slot’s side lacked energy and intensity, with their hopes of a domestic double fading under Newcastle’s relentless pressure.
Mohamed Salah was kept quiet by Tino Livramento, while defensive lapses cost Liverpool dearly. Burn’s opener exposed poor organisation, with Alexis Mac Allister left as the nearest defender to the towering centre-back. Isak’s goal came after further slack marking, as Liverpool’s midfield struggled to match Newcastle’s physicality.
Despite Chiesa’s late strike, Liverpool never looked like staging a comeback, and their sluggish performance will be a concern for Slot. With the international break ahead, the Reds will aim to recover and refocus on their push for a record-equalling 20th league title.
For Newcastle, this was more than just a cup win—it was the night their club returned to the big stage, with Howe and his players now cemented in the club’s history.
