Newcastle United ended their 56-year wait for a major trophy with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Liverpool in the League Cup final. Goals from Dan Burn and Alexander Isak secured the historic win at Wembley, marking a turning point for the club.
Eddie Howe’s side delivered an exceptional performance, completely shocking the Premier League leaders. Burn opened the scoring late in the first half. Shortly after the break, Isak doubled the lead with his 27th goal of the season. Federico Chiesa pulled one back in stoppage time, but Newcastle held firm. Their first major domestic trophy since the 1955 FA Cup was finally secured.
For Newcastle fans, this triumph ended decades of disappointment and frustration. Wembley turned into a sea of black and white as supporters celebrated wildly. Since their last trophy in 1969, 30 English clubs had won silverware, while Liverpool claimed 38 major titles. However, Newcastle’s long wait was over at last.
After losing the 2023 League Cup final to Manchester United, Newcastle returned to Wembley determined to rewrite history. Their journey had been tough, enduring five relegations since their last major triumph. Club legends like Alan Shearer and Paul Gascoigne never managed to bring silverware to Tyneside. However, that all changed with this victory.
Newcastle’s transformation began in 2021 when a Saudi-backed consortium took over from former owner Mike Ashley. Under Howe’s leadership, combined with strong financial backing, Newcastle went from relegation candidates to trophy winners. Their success marks the beginning of an exciting new era for the club.
For Liverpool, this defeat was another painful setback. Just days earlier, they had crashed out of the Champions League against Paris Saint-Germain. Despite the loss, they remain 12 points clear at the top of the Premier League, chasing a record-equalling 20th English title.
Liverpool had dominated this fixture, staying unbeaten against Newcastle for 17 matches since 2015. However, Howe’s team showed no fear, playing with intensity and purpose. Newcastle fans unveiled a banner before kickoff, urging their team to “write your name in the history books.” The players responded in spectacular fashion.
Bruno Guimarães had a golden opportunity early on, but Burn eventually broke the deadlock just before halftime. Left unmarked, the towering defender powered a header into the far corner. The goal capped off an incredible week for Burn, who also received his first England call-up.
In the 52nd minute, Isak extended Newcastle’s lead with a superb first-time finish. Jacob Murphy’s assist set him up perfectly, and he made no mistake. Although Chiesa struck in stoppage time, Newcastle refused to let victory slip away.
As the final whistle blew, Newcastle’s players and fans erupted in joy. The celebrations had been 56 years in the making, and the party was just getting started.
