Top 10 clubs with most Carabao Cup (EFL Cup) titles in history
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This tournament has seen stark competition from multiple teams over the years.
England is one of the few countries in Europe that still has two domestic cup competitions. In addition to the FA Cup, there is also the EFL Cup (also known as the Carabao Cup or the League Cup). The cup competitions in England are highly unpredictable and witness fiery encounters.
Due to the extensive scheduling, the tournament witnesses fringe talents from top teams, which eventually sees gruelling contests. In recent years, the EFL Cup has seen domination by one team in particular. Manchester City have won back-to-back in the 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 editions of the competition to become one of the most successful teams in its history.
Having said that, many iconic English clubs have won the trophy multiple times over the years.
| Rank | Club | Total EFL Cup titles |
| 10 | Birmingham City | 2 |
| 9 | Arsenal | 2 |
| 8 | Leicester City | 3 |
| 7 | Nottingham Forest | 4 |
| 6 | Tottenham Hotspur | 4 |
| 5 | Aston Villa | 5 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 5 |
| 3 | Manchester United | 6 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 9 |
| 1 | Liverpool | 10 |
Let’s find out which are the top 10 clubs to have won the most EFL Cup titles.
10. Birmingham City – 2
The Blues are one of the oldest football clubs in England, with a long history. While the outfit have not won a lot of trophies in their history, they have won the EFL Cup on two different occasions. Their first win came in the 1962-63 season and the second in the 2010-11 campaign.
9. Arsenal – 2
In terms of winning trophies, Arsenal are up there among the most successful clubs in England. The 13-time English champions and 14-time FA Cup winners have won the EFL Cup two times, which some may suggest is a relatively low number for a club of their stature. Their two wins have come in the 1986-87 and 1992-93 seasons.
8. Leicester City – 3
The Foxes have three EFL Cup wins in their locker over the years. Leicester City created history by winning the Premier League in the 2015-16 season. Moreover, the club also won its first-ever FA Cup at the end of the 2020-21 season by beating Chelsea.
Before then, they had three EFL wins in their trophy cabinet, won in 1963-64, 1996-97 and 1999-00 seasons.
7. Nottingham Forest – 4
Nottingham Forest may be fighting for Premier League safety this season, but they remain a very successful English club historically. They have won the EFL Cup a total of four times, specifically in 1977-78, 1978-79, 1988-89 and 1989-90 seasons. The club also have two European Championship (currently UEFA Champions League) wins in its history, along with two FA Cups and one English League Cup.
6. Tottenham Hotspur – 4
Spurs have four EFL Cup wins in their history, and it was one of the last trophies the London-based club won more than a decade ago. Their four League Cup wins have come in 1970-71, 1972-73, 1998-99 and 2007-08. Interestingly, the London-based side have won the FA Cup a total of eight times.
5. Aston Villa – 5
The Villans are one of the English clubs with a very rich history. The outfit have won the EFL Cup a total of five times, specifically in 1960-61, 1974-75, 1976-77, 1993-94, and 1995-96. Aston Villa are also seven-time English league winners and one-time European champions, a feat matched by only a few other outfits.
4. Chelsea – 5
The Blues have won the EFL Cup a total of five times. They also have the chance to add a sixth trophy to the tally in the ongoing 2021-22 season. They have won the competition in 1964-65, 1997-98, 2004-05, 2006-07, and 2014-15. The Blues lost the 2023-24 final against Liverpool and sit in fourth place.
3. Manchester United – 6
The Red Devils were the winners of the competition before their neighbours, Manchester City, decided to win it four times in a row. The Red Devils have six EFL Cup wins in their locker. Given their overall trophy haul, this is a rather small number.
The 20-time English league winners, 12-time FA Cup winners and three-time European champions won the EFL Cup in 1991-92, 2005-06, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2016-17 and 2022-23.
2. Manchester City – 9
Manchester City’s rise in the last decade into a powerhouse of English football is symbolised by their complete domination of the EFL Cup. Thanks to new owners and investment, they have brought in top-quality players and won many trophies in the past few years.
The Citizens have won six EFL Cups in eight consecutive years, taking the overall tally to eight. They even won four editions consecutively but were eliminated by West Ham United in the 2021-22 season.
1. Liverpool – 10
The Reds are currently at the top with 10 EFL Cup wins over the years. Liverpool are the most successful club in the competition. They won the 2023-24 title against Chelsea.
Virgil van Dijk scored a header deep into extra time and handed his side a 1-0 win. This was their second Carabao Cup triumph under Jurgen Klopp and first silverware in his final season at the club.
*Last updated on 23 March 2026
Which club have won the most EFL Cups?
The Reds stand tall with 10.
Which club have won the second most EFL Cups?
Manchester City are right behind Liverpool with nine titles.
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