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Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup celebrates with the Capital One Cup final trophy on February 24, 2013
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Feb 26, 22:32
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Feb 26, 04:28
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Actor Michael Douglas "happy" about Swansea triumph
Hollywood actor Michael Douglas says that he is "very happy" following Swansea City's victory over Bradford City in the League Cup final.
Feb 25, 13:41
Bradford fans continue their support, with their team losing 4-0 to Swansea on February 24, 2013
Bradford City's tribute 'ruined by penalty in League Cup final'
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Feb 25, 12:44
Swansea City players celebrate with the Capital One Cup trophy on February 24, 2013
Swansea City will celebrate League Cup win with parade
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Feb 25, 11:26
Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup celebrates with the Capital One Cup final trophy on February 24, 2013
Michael Laudrup: 'Capital One Cup is greatest-ever achievement'
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Feb 25, 08:46
Swansea City players celebrate with the Capital One Cup trophy after defeating Bradford City in the final on February 24, 2013
Leon Britton: 'Swansea City fans paid my wages'
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Feb 25, 07:55
Swansea players Nathan Dyer and Jonathan de Guzman discuss who is to take the penalty after one is awarded in the game with Bradford on February 24, 2013
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Feb 25, 07:17
Bradford 'keeper Matt Duke is sent off during the Capital One Cup final on February 24, 2013
Matt Duke wants quick Wembley return
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Feb 25, 00:40
Managers Phil Parkinson and Michael Laudrup on the touchline during the Capital One Cup final between Bradford and Swansea on February 24, 2013
Phil Parkinson bemoans red card
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Feb 24, 20:15
Swansea's Michu celebrates his goal against Bradford with Ben Davies on February 24, 2013
Michu proud of his first medal
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Feb 24, 19:57
Swansea players Nathan Dyer and Jonathan de Guzman discuss who is to take the penalty after one is awarded in the game with Bradford on February 24, 2013
Nathan Dyer: 'Penalty wasn't meant to be'
Swansea City forward Nathan Dyer claims that his hat-trick in Sunday's League Cup final win over Bradford City "wasn't meant to be".
Feb 24, 19:29
Managers Phil Parkinson and Michael Laudrup on the touchline during the Capital One Cup final between Bradford and Swansea on February 24, 2013
Phil Parkinson disappointed with Bradford City defeat
Bradford City manager Phil Parkinson admits his disappointment after Sunday's 5-0 defeat to Swansea City in the League Cup final.
Feb 24, 18:32
Managers Phil Parkinson and Michael Laudrup on the touchline during the Capital One Cup final between Bradford and Swansea on February 24, 2013
Michael Laudrup "proud" of victorious Swansea City
Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup says that he is "very proud" of his team following Sunday's win over Bradford City in the League Cup final.
Feb 24, 18:17

The Match

Analysis

Sports Mole looks back over Swansea City's League Cup success at the expense of Bradford City.

Match Report

Swansea City become the first Welsh club to win a major English trophy since 1927 as they beat Bradford City 5-0 in the Capital One Cup final at Wembley.

Live Commentary

Find out how Swansea City managed to win the League Cup at the expense of Bradford City with Sports Mole's text updates.

HT Report

Swansea City are on course to win a major English trophy for the first time in their 101-year existence, as they lead Bradford City 2-0 after 45 minutes of the League Cup final.

Preview

Sports Mole previews Sunday's Capital One Cup final between Bradford City and Swansea City at Wembley.

Head to Head
Jan 13, 2007 3pm
Bradford
2-2
Swansea
Windass (23', 88' pen.)
Bentham (27'), Doyle (90')
O'Leary (33'), Akinfenwa (52')
Fallon (70'), Austin (86'), Akinfenwa (87')
O'Leary (85')
Sep 9, 2006 3pm
Swansea
1-0
Bradford
Robinson (73')
Butler (41')

Johnson (58'), Wetherall (67')
Feb 14, 2006 3pm
Swansea
1-1
Bradford
Knight (45')
Wetherall (72')
Petta (33'), Holloway (41'), Cadamarteri (49'), Schumacher (80')
Jan 14, 2006 3pm
Bradford
1-1
Swansea
Windass (80')
Penford (69')
Monk (44')
Build-up
Leon Britton and Sylvan Ebanks-Blake
Leon Britton: 'Swansea progress unbelievable'
Swansea's Leon Britton is excited at the prospect of European football at the Liberty Stadium next season.
Feb 24, 12:41
League Two underdogs Bradford City celebrate their League Cup semi-final win over Aston Villa on January 22, 2013
Gary Jones: 'Bradford has gone crazy over cup final'
Bradford City captain Gary Jones says that it's good to put the city back on the map, and claims that everyone has gone crazy during their League Cup run.
Feb 24, 10:09
Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup during the match against Chelsea on January 23, 2013
Michael Laudrup: 'League Cup win would be massive'
Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup insists that a League Cup win would be huge for him, as well as the club and the city.
Feb 24, 09:31
Swansea forward Michu celebrates his goal against Manchester United on December 23, 2012
Michu: 'I hope Michael Laudrup stays at Swansea City'
Swansea forward Michu admits that he hopes manager Michael Laudrup will remain at the Liberty Stadium past the end of the season.
Feb 23, 08:19
Bradford City manager Phil Parkinson during the match against Rochdale on December 29, 2012
Phil Parkinson: 'Leaving players out will be tough'
Bradford City manager Phil Parkinson admits that he is not looking forward to the task of omitting players from his starting lineup for Sunday's Capital One Cup final.
Feb 23, 06:57
League Two underdogs Bradford City celebrate their League Cup semi-final win over Aston Villa on January 22, 2013
Mark Lawn: 'Bradford City could pull out of Europe'
Bradford City chairman Mark Lawn reveals that they may not compete in Europe next season, should they qualify by beating Swansea City in the Capital One Cup final.
Feb 23, 06:37
Fabrice Muamba
Fabrice Muamba to present winners with League Cup
Fabrice Muamba will present the League Cup to the winners of Sunday's final between Swansea City and Bradford City.
Feb 22, 17:44
Bobby Moore with the World Cup on July 30, 1966
FA to pay tribute to late Bobby Moore at League Cup final
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Feb 22, 13:26
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Blanch
Nadal
10am
Cachin
Ofner
10am
Elahi Galan
Bautista-Agut
10am
Gasquet
Sonego
10am
Hanfmann
Mensik
10am
Koepfer
Carballes Baena
10am
Kovacevic
Medjedovic
10am
Lajovic
Monteiro
10am
Machac
Ruusuvuori
10am
Michelsen
Fonseca
10am
Nishioka
Auger-Aliassime
10am
O'Connell
Arnaldi
10am
Purcell
Giron
10am
Ramos-Vinolas
Kotov
10am
Tabilo
Cobolli
10am
Zhizhen
Kecmanovic
10am
Azarenka
Maria
10am
Eala
Cirstea
10am
Annie Fernandez
Potapova
10am
Gauff
Rus
10am
Keys
Camelia-Begu
10am
Podoroska
Navarro
10am
Karolina Schmiedlova
Jabeur
10am
Swiatek
Wang
10am
Baez
Van Assche
10am
Coric
Zverev
10am
Martin Etcheverry
Shapovalov
10am
Humbert
Van De Zandschulp
10am
Hurkacz
Draper
10am
Marozsan
Cerundolo
10am
Paul
Klein
10am
Rublev
Bagnis
10am
Altmaier
Fils
10am
Darderi
Fritz
10am
Griekspoor
Daniel
10am
Munar
Struff
10am
Musetti
Seyboth Wild
10am
Navone
Rune
10am
Shevchenko
Alcaraz
10am
Alexandrova
Krueger
10am
Andreeva
Noskova
10am
Bejlek
Kalinskaya
10am
Boulter
Montgomery
10am
Bronzetti
Rybakina
10am
Collins
Danilovic
3pm
Cristian
Krejcikova
10am
Dolehide
Kalinina
10am
Garcia
Wang
10am
Linette
Sabalenka
10am
Pavlyuchenkova
Saville
10am
Sorribes Tormo
Svitolina
10am
Vekic
Sakkari
11.30am
Arango
Yastremska
11.30am
Osaka
Samsonova
11.30am
Ostapenko
Bouzas Maneiro
1pm
Haddad Maia
Errani
2.30pm
Lourdes Carle
Kudermetova
2.30pm
Mertens
Stephens
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Arsenal34245582265677
2Liverpool34228475344174
3Manchester CityMan City32227376324473
4Aston Villa34206871502166
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs32186865491660
6Manchester UnitedMan Utd33165125150153
7Newcastle UnitedNewcastle331551369541550
8West Ham UnitedWest Ham34139125463-948
9Chelsea32138116157447
10Bournemouth34129134960-1145
11Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton321111105250244
12Wolverhampton WanderersWolves34127154654-843
13Fulham34126165054-442
14Crystal Palace34109154456-1239
15Brentford3498175259-735
16Everton34118153648-1233
17Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest3479184260-1826
18Luton TownLuton3467214775-2825
19Burnley3458213769-3223
20Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd3437243392-5916


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