Hey there! EFL Cup action ramps up on Wednesday as several Premier League heavy-hitters target a spot in the quarterfinals, while the U.S. women's national team wrap up their international break with a friendly against New Zealand.

Liverpool's transfer window caught the eye following to an uncharacteristic spending spree from FSG, yet the club still appears short of players in some areas.

Liverpool vs Aston Villa will kick off at 4 p.m. ET/ 1 p.m. PT in the United States. The match will kick off at 8 p.m. local time in Liverpool, England. The match will be shown on multiple TV channels and available to watch through streaming services in the U.S. and the UK.

Catch the play-by-play updates from the EFL Cup 2025-26 matches right here on Thursday, October 30 2025, right here

Here’s how to watch the EFL Cup match on TV and live stream as well as the latest team news. The Sporting News takes you through all the information you need to follow the game.

Liverpool hosts Crystal Palace today at Anfield for the fourth round of the EFL Cup (Carabao Cup), in a single-elimination match where the Reds are looking for a breather after their unstable start to the season.