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- By Joseph Lang
- 12 Apr 2026
It proved to be a evening of significant surprises and predictable advancements in the EFL Cup, with one of the tournament's front-runners making an unexpected departure.
Crystal Palace delivered a commanding 3-0 victory against Liverpool, completing a remarkable hat-trick of triumphs over the Anfield outfit in the last few months.
This result signifies Palace have now defeated Liverpool on three distinct instances, including a spot-kick victory in the Community Shield and a two-one league win at their home ground.
Away fans could be heard playfully chanting, "Shall we play you each week?"
Although their recent achievements, they have never made it to the showpiece event of this competition, being eliminated at the semi-final phase on four previous occasions.
The last penultimate stage appearance in this tournament was back in the year 2001, making this campaign particularly significant for them.
Adding to their recently acquired accomplishment, Palace had also not claimed the FA Cup or Community Shield prior to the current season.
Meanwhile, other major clubs secured their place in the subsequent stage.
This tournament proceeds to provide drama and surprises, creating an compelling path to the culmination at Wembley.