Dan Burn Reflects on Newcastle’s League Cup Triumph Over Liverpool

Dan Burn told Filmogaz.com he still watches his League Cup final goal back now and then. He called the experience a blur and a rare, emotional moment. He keeps clips on his phone to relive the feeling.

The Wembley breakthrough

The March 2025 final ended decades of frustration for Newcastle. Burn scored with a header from a Kieran Trippier corner just before half-time. That strike put his boyhood club ahead against Liverpool.

The victory was Newcastle’s first win over Liverpool in 18 attempts since 2015. It also ended a long run of Wembley defeats. The club had lost four finals since their last London triumph in 1955.

Context and contrast

The March success marked Newcastle’s second League Cup final since the October 2021 takeover. The club hoped the win would start a steadier flow of silverware. Before that night, Newcastle had claimed only one major trophy since 1955, the 1969 Fairs Cup.

By contrast, Liverpool had amassed 62 major honours, including ten League Cups. Beating the reigning Carabao Cup holders and a side on course for the Premier League title was a major achievement.

Matchday atmosphere

Burn says the atmosphere felt different from the start. He noticed the Liverpool end was largely empty during warm-up. The Newcastle end was already full well before kick-off.

He admitted he had to steady himself. Then, once play began, the game took over.

After the trophy

The win removed a psychological barrier around the club. Burn reflects that the so-called “monkey on the back” was gone. Expectations have shifted toward regularly reaching finals.

In the following season, Newcastle reached the League Cup semi-finals and the FA Cup sixth round. They lost both ties to Manchester City. The team also qualified for the Champions League knockout rounds.

Looking ahead

Newcastle entered a Champions League second leg with a realistic chance to reach the Last 16. Burn, the Blyth-born defender, prepared to face Barcelona in that crucial tie. The squad’s recent run suggests higher targets are now expected.

• Final: March 2025, Wembley Stadium.
• Goal scorer: Dan Burn (header from Kieran Trippier corner).
• Significance: First win over Liverpool since 2015; second League Cup final since October 2021 takeover.
• Recent cup exits: Lost to Manchester City in League Cup semis and FA Cup sixth round.