The 1996 Football League Cup Final took place on 24 March 1996 at Wembley Stadium and was contested between Aston Villa and Leeds United.

Aston Villa had won the trophy two years earlier, while Leeds' last victory was in their only final appearance in 1968.

After half-time, Leeds United tired and Aston Villa took advantage to eventually win 3–0.

[2] This was the beginning of the end for Leeds United manager Howard Wilkinson, as he was heckled by the club's fans for his and the team's failure.

However, it was Villa's fifth success in the competition, at the time equalling the record set by Liverpool.