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EFL Cup final pushed back from February to April to boost chances of fan attendance

The 2020-21 EFL Cup final has been moved from February to April in order to have "as many supporters in attendance as possible," the EFL has announced.

The first major domestic showpiece of the English season was previously scheduled for February 28, 2021.

However, restrictions relating to the coronavirus pandemic in the United Kingdom have limited the attendance of fans this term.

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Some stadiums are still allowed to house spectators, but their return in London was brief as the capital was placed under lockdown.

The EFL hopes a new Wembley Stadium date of April 25, 2021 will enable supporters to make the trip.