Carabao Cup final date, kick-off time and latest ticket info after Arsenal beat Chelsea
The Carabao Cup final is one step closer following the semi-final clash between Arsenal and Chelsea. The Gunners carried a 3-2 lead from the first leg into the reverse fixture at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night.
Arsenalclinched a 1-0 victory in the second leg in north London, with substitute Kai Havertz netting the decisive goal against his former club in stoppage time. This win saw the Gunners advance to the final with an aggregate score of 4-2.
The second leg of the other semi-final will take place on Wednesday night, featuring Manchester City and Newcastle United. Pep Guardiola's side currently hold a 2-0 lead from the first leg at St James' Park last month.
With their place in the Carabao Cup final now secured, Arsenal's dream of a historic quadruple remains alive. The Champions League, FA Cup and Premier League title are still up for grabs.
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This also presents Arsenal with an opportunity to lift the League Cup for the first time since 1993, when they triumphed over Sheffield Wednesday in the final.
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This marks the first time that the Gunners have reached the final of this competition since 2018, when they suffered a 3-0 defeat to Man City.
Here, football.london provides a breakdown of the details for the Carabao Cup final, including date, kick-off time and ticket information.
Carabao Cup final date and kick-off timeThe Carabao Cup final is set to take place on Sunday, March 22 at Wembley Stadium.
The EFL is yet to confirm the kick-off time, though it's widely anticipated the match will commence at 4.30pm, consistent with previous years.
Following Arsenal's semi-final triumph over Chelsea, their Premier League fixture against Wolves - provisionally scheduled for the weekend of 21-22 March - will need to be rearranged.
How to purchase Carabao Cup final ticketsWembley Stadium have confirmed that both competing clubs will manage ticket sales for the Carabao Cup final.
Consequently, Arsenal will oversee the distribution of tickets for their allocation of the stadium, while it remains unclear whether Manchester City or Newcastle will handle sales for the opposing section of the ground.