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West Ham United Carabao Cup fixtures and results 2026/27

West Ham's 1981 League Cup final story has two venues and two different results. A last-minute extra-time penalty kept the Hammers alive at Wembley, before a replay at Villa Park decided the trophy. The current fixtures sit above; this guide explains how those historical matches fit together.

UK kick-off times · GMT / BSTUpdated twice daily · Last fixture check: 14 Nov 2026, 18:00 GMT
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Ray Stewart's penalty rescued the Wembley final

West Ham drew 1–1 with Liverpool at Wembley on 14 March 1981 after extra time. The match had remained goalless through normal time, and the scoring arrived only near the end of the additional period. Alan Kennedy put Liverpool ahead in the 118th minute.

Ray Stewart equalised from the penalty spot in the 120th minute. His kick was a goal within the match, not part of a penalty shoot-out. That distinction matters when a short result line mentions both a draw and a penalty: the trophy was not settled from the spot that afternoon.

The Wembley result left the final unresolved. For Hammers supporters revisiting the occasion, Stewart's intervention is the key moment to look for in the match timeline. It changed the outcome from an imminent defeat to another opportunity to win the cup.

Goddard's early lead in the Villa Park replay

The replay took place at Villa Park on 1 April 1981. Paul Goddard put West Ham ahead in the tenth minute, but Kenny Dalglish equalised in the 25th and Alan Hansen scored three minutes later. Liverpool led 2–1 at half-time, and that remained the final score.

This was a new match at a neutral ground, rather than the second leg of an aggregate final. The 1–1 Wembley draw explained why a replay was needed; it was not added to the Villa Park score to decide the winner. Liverpool won the replay itself.

The archived team sheet places John Lyall in charge of West Ham and lists players including Phil Parkes, Billy Bonds, Trevor Brooking and Alan Devonshire. It provides a route into the personnel of the occasion as well as the goals. Check the venue when opening an old report, because a headline naming only Liverpool and West Ham may refer to either final match.

West Ham's 1981 final explained

Did the Wembley final finish with a shoot-out?

No. Ray Stewart's penalty was scored during extra time. The 1–1 draw led to a separate replay rather than a shoot-out that day.

Where was the final replay played?

Villa Park hosted it on 1 April 1981. West Ham took the lead through Paul Goddard but lost 2–1 after Liverpool scored twice before half-time.

Should the two final scores be added together?

No. The second match was a replay, not an aggregate second leg. Use the Wembley draw to describe the first meeting and the Villa Park result to explain how the trophy was decided.

Guide review

Reviewed . Scores are checked twice daily. Fixture times and TV selections can change.