2000–01 Football League Cup
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The 2000–01 Football League Cup (known as the Worthington Cup for sponsorship reasons) was the 41st staging of the Football League Cup, a knockout competition for England's top 92 football clubs.
Worthington Cup, League Cup | |
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Tournament details | |
Country | England Wales |
Teams | 92 |
Defending champions | Leicester City |
Final positions | |
Champions | Liverpool (6th title) |
Runner-up | Birmingham City |
Tournament statistics | |
Top goal scorer(s) | Robbie Fowler (6 goals) |
The competition began on 22 August 2000, and ended with the final on 25 February 2001 at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff as Wembley Stadium had been closed for a rebuild.
The tournament was won by Liverpool, who beat Birmingham City 5–4 on penalties after a 1–1 draw after extra-time. Robbie Fowler put Liverpool in front after half an hour but a Darren Purse penalty salvaged the game for Birmingham in the final minute of normal time.
This edition was the last with two-legged ties in the first two rounds.