Carabao Cup substitutions

The EFL has agreed to increase the number of substitutes permitted to be used in this season’s Carabao Cup semi-finals and final.

Following consultation with the four clubs remaining in the competition, nine substitutes can now be named in the matchday squad, with five permitted to take to the pitch during the 90 minutes and extra-time if applicable.

Each team is only permitted a maximum of three opportunities (excluding half-time, full-time and half-time of extra-time) to make substitutions during normal time. However, if a tie goes to extra-time, an additional opportunity to use a substitute(s) will also be permitted but only from the five substitutes allowed.

Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 and a more congested fixture schedule, the Carabao Cup semi-finals will be single-legged and go to extra-time and penalties if required. The semi-finals and final will also involve the use of video assistant referees (VAR).

The above will apply to our home semi-final against Brentford on Tuesday night, kick-off 7.45pm UK.

Manchester United and Manchester City will contest the other semi-final on Wednesday. Both matches are live on Sky Sports.