Kick-off First round
Cheltenham Town
1–3
Charlton Athletic
Full timeCharlton Athletic go through
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Carabao Cup · 2026/27
Carabao Cup first round fixtures
Follow the EFL clubs at the start of their cup run, with every listed first-round fixture, final score and confirmed UK channel.
UK kick-off times · GMT / BSTUpdated twice daily · Last fixture check: 14 Nov 2026, 18:00 GMT
First round: fixtures and results at a glance
35 first round matches are listed for 2026/27; 35 have recorded final results. Listed match dates: 6 August 2026 to 10 August 2026.
- Listed matches
- 35
- Completed
- 35
- With a UK TV listing
- 0
Totals cover the whole selected round, including past TV listings. Filters below change the match list.
Round dates: Weekend of 7-9 August 2026
First round fixtures, scores and UK TV
35 matchesKick-off First round
Rotherham United
1–4
West Bromwich Albion
Full timeWest Bromwich Albion go through
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Kick-off First round
Colchester United
0–2
Southampton
Full timeSouthampton go through
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Kick-off First round
Mansfield Town
0–3
Sheffield United
Full timeSheffield United go through
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Kick-off First round
Plymouth Argyle
2–0
Exeter City
Full timePlymouth Argyle go through
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About the Carabao Cup first round
When are the Carabao Cup first round matches?
The listed round dates are Weekend of 7-9 August 2026. Check each fixture for its exact kick-off, in UK time. A week commencing date describes the round window rather than the date of every game.
Which clubs enter the first round?
The first round brings together EFL clubs, including the preliminary-round winners. Premier League clubs enter later according to their European commitments. The actual pairings, dates and grounds are listed on the match cards.
Where can I watch these ties in the UK?
Choose Confirmed UK TV or Free-to-air in the viewing filter. Broadcaster links on upcoming cards lead to official services. Coverage for a completed match is available on its details page; highlights are linked when available.
How should I read a penalty result?
The main score excludes the penalty shoot-out. A separate line gives the shoot-out score and confirmed winner. Open Match details for recorded goals, line-ups and statistics, or Highlights for available videos.
Match updates
Fixtures and scores are checked twice daily. Exact kick-off times and TV selections can change. Open a match for its events, statistics and available highlights.