Swans lift the League Cup!
Swansea City have become the first Welsh side to lift the Football League Cup, and have won the first major English football honor in their club's history. They had no problem defeating Bradford, 5-0, at Wembley.
Swansea City have become the first Welsh side to lift the Football League Cup, and have won the first major English football honor in their club's history. They had no problem defeating Bradford, 5-0, at Wembley.
Can Bradford City's amazing run end with them lifting the Capital One Cup at Wembley? We're about to find out, but first here's the lineups for both sides.
Since they've already played their way past Wigan, Arsenal and Aston Villa, whose to say Bradford can't finish the job and defeat Swansea at Wembley?
An improbable Football League Cup final will feature two first-time finalists, and the first fourth division club to make a major final since 1962.
A fairly straightforward 0-0 draw, in which Swansea attempted to hold on to their lead against an aggressive Chelsea side, turned into a bizarre match that involved a ballboy getting kicked by Eden Hazard.
Aston Villa may have won the match 2-1... but they lost the tie as League Two Bradford City advance to the Capital One Cup final.
Swansea head home with a lead in the League Cup, thanks to Michu and a great defensive performance at Stamford Bridge.
The Bantams' dream run just keeps going. They were brilliant in their victory over Aston Villa on Tuesday.
Those who spout the 'magic of the cup' refrain get to watch a dream tie on Tuesday, as Bradford City look to continue their march toward Wembley.
Leeds were excellent in the second half, but a combination of poor goalkeeping and a late desperation push forward caused them to let in five goals.
It doesn't make up for the lost points and players from the weekend, but Chelsea were able to beat Manchester United in their second match at Stamford Bridge in four days.
The draw for the League Cup produced one marquee fixture, with Manchester United going to Stamford Bridge to take on Chelsea.
Recapping all of the results from Tuesday's English League Cup play.
Aston Villa are through in the League Cup after pulling off an extra time victory at the City of Manchester Stadium.
Everton face a difficult trip to Elland Road to face Leeds United, while elsewhere Chelsea play Wolves and Manchester City take on Aston Villa.
The draw for the third round of the Captial One Cup sees Newcastle travelling to Manchester United.
The Premier League, minus the league's elite, joins the League Cup in the second round.
Here is the draw for the second round of the League Cup, which is sponsored by Capital One. Now with Premier League teams and everything!