The EFL cup competition, which begins on August 14, will now have a new format this year. And Express Sport is on hand to explain all the latest rule changes to the League Cup. One of the biggest differences is that there will no longer be extra time in the Carabao Cup, with the exception of the final. This year, if a match ends in a draw, it will go straight to penalties.

Withdrawing the additional 30 minutes of play would directly address any additional fatigue issues that are occasionally caused when the midweek ties go beyond the traditional 90-minute period English Football League

The English Football League hope the removal of extra-time will reduce the concerns clubs have over players' fatigues. In a further move to solve club fears, about how taxing a mid-week cup competition can be on players, the EFL have also scrapped replays. The EFL hope the changes will encourage Premier League teams to continue to play reasonably strong teams in the competition. “Withdrawing the additional 30 minutes of play would directly address any additional fatigue issues that are occasionally caused when the midweek ties go beyond the traditional 90-minute period,” the EFL said.

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