Carabao Cup 2026-27: Draw and Results
The Carabao Cup returns for another season of knockout football, with clubs from across the English football pyramid competing for the first major domestic trophy of the campaign. From the opening preliminary fixtures to the Wembley final, every round offers the potential for memorable upsets and dramatic cup ties.
This page provides the latest Carabao Cup 2026–27 draws, results and key updates as the competition progresses. Check back throughout the season for confirmed fixtures, scores and the biggest talking points from every round.
When Does the Carabao Cup Start?
The 2026–27 Carabao Cup begins with the Preliminary Round on 1 and 3 August 2026, before Round One takes place across the weekend of 7–9 August 2026.
The preliminary stage has been introduced because nine Premier League clubs are competing in UEFA competitions this season, requiring a revised tournament format. Round One features 70 clubs, including the two Preliminary Round winners and the remaining EFL clubs, with ties split into Northern and Southern sections to reduce travel.
As the competition unfolds, Championship and Premier League clubs enter in later rounds, increasing the quality and intensity of the tournament.
When Is the Carabao Cup Final?
The 2026–27 Carabao Cup Final will be played on Sunday, 21 March 2027, at Wembley Stadium.
The final determines the first major domestic trophy winner of the English season and regularly attracts a sell-out crowd, with the winners also securing a place in European competition, subject to UEFA qualification rules.
Ticket information, kick-off time and broadcast details will be confirmed closer to the match.
When Is the Carabao Cup Draw?
The Round One draw was held on 25 June 2026 as part of the EFL Fixture Release Day.
Draws for each subsequent round are held after the completion of the previous stage, with dates and broadcast information confirmed by the EFL throughout the season.
As each draw takes place, this page will be updated with the latest fixtures and standout ties.
Carabao Cup Draw
The draw for the latest round of the Carabao Cup can be found below:
Preliminary Round
- 1 August 2026 — Tranmere Rovers vs Rochdale
- 3 August 2026 — York City vs Crawley Town
First Round
Northern Section
- 7 August 2026 — Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Port Vale
- 7 August 2026 — Middlesbrough vs Wrexham
- 8 August 2026 — Barnsley vs Wigan Athletic
- 8 August 2026 — Bradford City vs Tranmere Rovers or Rochdale
- 8 August 2026 — Burnley vs Notts County
- 8 August 2026 — Burton Albion vs Blackburn Rovers
- 8 August 2026 — Crewe Alexandra vs Accrington Stanley
- 8 August 2026 — Derby County vs Lincoln City
- 8 August 2026 — Fleetwood Town vs Chesterfield
- 8 August 2026 — Grimsby Town vs Blackpool
- 8 August 2026 — Preston North End vs Huddersfield Town
- 8 August 2026 — Salford City vs Shrewsbury Town
- 8 August 2026 — Sheffield Wednesday vs Bolton Wanderers
- 8 August 2026 — Stockport County vs Doncaster Rovers
- 8 August 2026 — Stoke City vs Oldham Athletic
- 8 August 2026 — Rotherham United vs West Bromwich Albion
- 9 August 2026 — Mansfield Town vs Sheffield United
Southern Section
- 6 August 2026 — Bristol City vs Walsall
- 7 August 2026 — Wycombe Wanderers vs Stevenage
- 8 August 2026 — Cambridge United vs Barnet
- 8 August 2026 — Queens Park Rangers vs Millwall
- 8 August 2026 — AFC Wimbledon vs Newport County
- 8 August 2026 — Bristol Rovers vs Peterborough United
- 8 August 2026 — Bromley vs Reading
- 8 August 2026 — Cardiff City vs Swindon Town
- 8 August 2026 — Gillingham vs Luton Town
- 8 August 2026 — Leicester City vs Northampton Town
- 8 August 2026 — Leyton Orient vs Oxford United
- 8 August 2026 — Norwich City vs Milton Keynes Dons
- 8 August 2026 — Swansea City vs Birmingham City
- 8 August 2026 — Watford vs York City or Crawley Town
- 8 August 2026 — West Ham United vs Portsmouth
- 8 August 2026 — Cheltenham Town vs Charlton Athletic
- 8 August 2026 — Colchester United vs Southampton
- 10 August 2026 — Plymouth Argyle vs Exeter City
Carabao Cup Results
All confirmed Carabao Cup results will appear here as matches are played.
This page will be updated throughout the tournament to provide a complete record of the competition.
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