Carabao Cup final kick-off time change between Chelsea and Liverpool
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Next month’s Carabao Cup final between Chelsea and Liverpool will now kick off at 3pm on police advice.
The February 25 clash had originally been scheduled for a 4.30pm start, and EFL chiefs expressed their disappointment with the switch.
A statement from an EFL spokesperson posted on X, formerly Twitter, read: “Following representations from the @metpoliceuk, the local safety advisory group has determined the 2024 @Carabao_Cup final will now kick-off at 3pm.
“Having previously scheduled the usual 4.30pm kick off time with @wembleystadium and @SkySports, it is disappointing to note the change at this late stage.”