The final was held on 26 February 2012, and was contested at Wembley Stadium between finalists Liverpool and Cardiff City.
Liverpool won the final 3–2 on penalties, claiming a record eighth League Cup, after the score was 2–2 after extra time.
[1] The broadcasting rights for the 2011–12 Cup in the UK were shared between Sky Sports and the BBC.
Sky Sports had rights to broadcast two live matches from each round while the BBC showed match highlights online and on a special League Cup highlights show which was broadcast in the late evening on BBC One.
Rioting in London caused three matches to be postponed on the advice of the Metropolitan Police.
The fixtures at West Ham United, Charlton Athletic and Crystal Palace were called off on safety grounds.
In the event of the aggregate scores being level after the second legs, 30 minutes of extra time will be played, with the away goals rule applied.
Liverpool won 3–2 on aggregate The final was played on 26 February 2012 at Wembley Stadium.
[11] The final involved one team from the Premier League, Liverpool, and one from the Championship, Cardiff City.