Noun
league cup (plural league cups)
(soccer) A single-elimination tournament for which entry is restricted only to teams in the top national league or leagues.
As well as the league titles and European Cup success, Clemence also won an FA Cup, a League Cup, two UEFA Cups and the European Super Cup, but his contribution was much greater than the sum of his honours. Source: Internet
Buckie Thistle manager Graeme Stewart piled praise on his players after they conquered Brora Rangers on penalties to reach the Highland League Cup final. Source: Internet
Bill Shankly brought him to Anfield from Scunthorpe for £18,000, and soon became a key member of the Liverpool team which dominated Europe between 1977 and 1981, and also picked up two Uefa Cups, an FA Cup and the League Cup. Source: Internet
His trophy haul featured two Ligue 1 titles (2019, 2020) as well as the French Cup and French League Cup in 2020. Source: Internet
Good news for the neutral - apart from last year's 0-0 snooze fest against Chelsea, League Cup final's at new Wembley almost always guarantee goals. Source: Internet
Aston Villa have scored 20 League Cup goals this season, the last side to net 20+ in a single EFL Cup campaign were Manchester City in 2013-14 (22). Source: Internet