Kick-off Preliminary round
Tranmere Rovers
2–2
Rochdale
After penaltiesRochdale win 2–1 on penaltiesRochdale go through
Finished Result checked:
Carabao Cup · 2026/27
Carabao Cup preliminary round fixtures
The preliminary round decides the remaining places in round one. Check both ties, their results and the clubs moving on.
UK kick-off times · GMT / BSTUpdated twice daily · Last fixture check: 14 Nov 2026, 18:00 GMT
Preliminary round: fixtures and results at a glance
2 preliminary round matches are listed for 2026/27; 2 have recorded final results. Listed match dates: 1 August 2026 to 3 August 2026.
- Listed matches
- 2
- Completed
- 2
- With a UK TV listing
- 0
Totals cover the whole selected round, including past TV listings. Filters below change the match list.
Round dates: 1 August 2026 to 3 August 2026
Preliminary round fixtures, scores and UK TV
2 matchesKick-off Preliminary round
York City
0–2
Crawley Town
Full timeCrawley Town go through
Finished Result checked:
About the Carabao Cup preliminary round
When are the Carabao Cup preliminary round matches?
The listed round dates are 1 August 2026 to 3 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.
Why is there a preliminary round?
The EFL included a preliminary round in 2026/27 to balance the competition after nine Premier League clubs qualified for Europe. Its winners join the first round; the extra stage is season-specific.
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.