1987–88 Football League Cup


The 1987–88 Football League Cup was the 28th season of the Football League Cup, a knockout competition for England's top 92 football clubs.
The competition began on 17 August 1987, and ended with the final on 24 April 1988. The final was played between Luton Town and holders Arsenal. The match, played at Wembley Stadium in front of 95,732 spectators, was won by Luton Town by 3–2.

Fourth round

Bury v Manchester United was switched to Old Trafford.
Home teamScoreAway teamDate
Arsenal 3–0 Stoke City 17 November 1987
Aston Villa 1–2 Sheffield Wednesday 18 November 1987
Bury 1–2 Manchester United 18 November 1987
Everton 2–1 Oldham Athletic 17 November 1987
Ipswich Town 0–1 Luton Town 17 November 1987
Manchester City 3–1 Watford 17 November 1987
Oxford United 2–1 Wimbledon 18 November 1987
Reading 0–0 Bradford City 18 November 1987

Semi-finals

Defending league champions Everton, still yet to win the League Cup, had their dreams of winning the trophy ended when they were well beaten over the two legs of the semi-final by holders Arsenal. In the other semi-final, 1986 winners Oxford United were ousted by Luton Town.