Date, Time, Schedule Changes: All the info for Manchester United’s Carabao Cup final vs Newcastle

Manchester United will face Newcastle in the final of the Carabao Cup later this month after beating Nottingham Forest in the semi-final.

United will return to Wembley for a cup final for the first time since 2018 in Erik ten Hag’s first season in charge.

It was another comfortable evening on Wednesday, as they beat Forest 2-0 (5-0 agg) with goals from Anthony Martial and Fred.

There is an ever-growing hope that Ten Hag will end the six-year trophy drought at Old Trafford.

Here are all of the details for the upcoming final for The Reds.

When will Manchester United play the Carabao Cup final?

The Wembley fixture will take place on Sunday the 26th of February 2023 in the midst of a hectic schedule for United.

What time is kick-off for the Carabao Cup final?

The game will be kicking off at 16:00 GMT on the day.

How is Manchester United’s schedule affected by the Carabao Cup final?

Manchester United will have their Premier League fixture against Brentford, which was set to be played on the day of the final, rescheduled for a later date.

United have to play their second leg tie against Barcelona in the Europa League just three days before the final and have a league fixture three days afterwards.

Currently, their opposition Newcastle will have an eight-day rest period before the final and then six days afterwards. However, they will be having their fixture against Brighton rescheduled.

What was the score between Manchester United and Newcastle last time out?

Back in October, United drew 0-0 against Newcastle at Old Trafford – a result that would cause the game at Wembley to go to extra time and penalties if needed.

It was an even game between the two sides, who are level on points in the Premier League.

Newcastle’s level this season has been extremely impressive and with this being their first cup final since 1999, they will be equally as keen to bring the trophy home.