Hey there! EFL Cup action ramps up on Wednesday as several Premier League heavy-hitters target a spot in the quarterfinals, while the U.S. women's national team wrap up their international break with a friendly against New Zealand.

Catch the play-by-play updates from the EFL Cup 2025-26 matches right here on Thursday, October 30 2025, right here

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why Chelsea striker Liam Delap will serve a Premier League suspension after being sent off in the EFL Cup.

Liverpool hosts Crystal Palace today at Anfield for the fourth round of the EFL Cup (Carabao Cup), in a single-elimination match where the Reds are looking for a breather after their unstable start to the season.

Defending champions Newcastle United secured a 2-0 victory against Tottenham at St James' Park, booking a place in the EFL Cup 2025-26 quarter-finals

All the latest talking points and analysis after Liverpool were knocked out of the EFL Cup but Newcastle, Arsenal and Chelsea progress.

Liverpool are out of the 2025-26 League Cup after losing 3-0 to Crystal Palace at Anfield on Wendesday, as Arne Slot’s side suffered its sixth defeat in seven games in all competitions.