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The Holte Roar Members Aston Villa
Villa to face Coventry in Carabao Cup
The Villans will make the short journey across the Midlands in the third round.
26.08.26News
For Fox Sake Members Leicester City
Ipswich Town 3-1 Leicester City: Five Things We Learned
The result wasn't what we wanted but it's not all doom and gloom as Andy Moore takes stock after we exited the Carabao Cup to Premier League side Ipswich Town. Various takes include thoughts on Conor Chaplin, being brave, positivity and much more!
26.08.26Matchday
Leyton Orientear Members Leyton Orient
A Bright Night For The O's In The Black Country
Orient once again prevail on penalties after failing to overcome a spirited Walsall side in normal time.
26.08.26News
For Fox Sake Members Leicester City
Ipswich Town v Leicester City: Five Things To Look Out For
It's a role-reversal this week as Andy Moore steps in to preview Tuesday's League Cup outing at Portman Road as Leicester take on Ipswich Town. With the club currently at the lowest point in its history, don't expect bells and whistles as we talk the youngsters, the fans' role and much more!
24.08.26Matchday
From Bromley With Love Members Bromley
In Review: Bromley 1 -1 Reading (4-5 pens) - Carabao Cup 1st round
MACHEL HEWITT: The more things change, the more the DNA stays the same.
10.08.26Matchday
The Spireite Herald Members Chesterfield
New Spireite Hutton Stands Out Despite Defeat | Fleetwood Town (EFL Cup) Analysis
Ben Smith takes a detailed look at Remeao Hutton's competitive debut for Chesterfield.
10.08.26Features
For Fox Sake Members Leicester City
Leicester City 1-0 Northampton Town: Five Things We Learned
Competitive action was back for the 2026/27 season as the Foxes progressed to Round Two of the Carabao Cup with a lacklustre 1-0 win over the Cobblers with an early Caleb Okoli goal. Andy Moore takes a look at five things we learned from the cup win.
10.08.26Matchday
Gills 365 Members Gillingham
Zane Albarus on plaudits, possession... and presentations
Gills young gun admits he's been 'flattered' by the positive reaction he's had from the fans, but said he knows better performances are coming.
10.08.26Features
Full Throstle Members West Bromwich Albion
Following James Morrison's Albion during their Rotherham takeover
West Bromwich Albion are off the mark for the season having swept aside League Two opponents Rotherham United in the first round of the Carabao Cup on Saturday
09.08.26Matchday
The Spireite Herald Members Chesterfield
Talking Points: Another EFL Cup First Round Exit For The Spireites
Paul Fisher highlights the main talking points following Chesterfield's defeat at Fleetwood Town in the first round of the EFL Cup.
09.08.26Opinion
Gills 365 Members Gillingham
Patience is key as new-look Gills approach League Two opening day
SIMON HEAD: The manner of Gillingham's EFL Cup defeat to Luton Town set the alarm bells ringing among certain sections of the Gills fanbase, but without a ball kicked in anger in the league, it's way too early to hit the panic button.
09.08.26Opinion
The One And Only Wanderers Members Bolton Wanderers
Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 Bolton Wanderers: Player Ratings - Gaizka Larrazabal and Thierry Gale impress as Xavier Simons has a game to forget
Bolton Wanderers fell out of the Carabao Cup as they lost 1-0 to Sheffield Wednesday. Jamal Lowe scored the only goal of the game as Xavier Simons was sent off. From the starting XI to the substitutes, here's our full player ratings.
09.08.26News
The Moonraker Members Swindon Town
Cardiff cup clash was only ever going to be a glorified final friendly... and Swindon Town should be encouraged
ANALYSIS: It is very easy to point to a 12th straight League Cup first-round exit and make the usual jokes. But there have been many worse first-hurdle falls in this competition since 2015. This was not a fall, in fact Swindon were barely unseated.
09.08.26Matchday
eflpublished Members EFL Football
Norwich and West Brom cruise to victory as upsets minimal during opening round of the Carabao Cup
Norwich and West Brom comfortably dispatch their lower-league opposition as the Saturday fixtures fail to throw up any major surprises.
08.08.26News
Gills 365 Members Gillingham
Gillingham 0-3 Luton Town: Our way-too-early opinions after Gillingham's EFL Cup defeat
ANALYSIS: Sometimes you have to fit your formation to your personnel, and based on Gillingham's squad as it stands, three at the back doesn't work.
08.08.26Matchday
The One And Only Wanderers Members Bolton Wanderers
The Overreaction: Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 Bolton Wanderers - And so it begins
Bolton Wanderers opened their 2026/27 season by dropping out of the Carabao Cup. The Whites had the better of the chances but a red card for Xavier Simons changed the game, as Sheffield Wednesday's Max Lowe would chip the only goal of the match in minutes later.
08.08.26News
Gills 365 Members Gillingham
Gillingham sign Mansfield stopper on emergency loan, who starts against Luton in EFL Cup
A little over an hour before the team's first competitive game of the season, Gillingham have announced the emergency-loan signing of a new goalkeeper.
08.08.26News
From Bromley With LoveBromley
Preview: Bromley vs Reading (Carabao Cup - Round 1)
MACHEL HEWITT: At long last, Bromley’s 26/27 campaign gets underway.
08.08.26Matchday
Gills 365 Members Gillingham
Reasons to be cheerful, reasons to be wary: Key stats ahead of Gillingham's EFL Cup clash with Luton Town
EFL CUP: We check out the form book ahead of Gillingham's first round clash with Luton Town at Priestfield, and find a mixed bag of stats from the teams' recent encounters.
07.08.26Matchday
eflpublishedEFL Football
It's time to get up for the cup
Walsall got the jump as they fought their way to victory at Ashton Gate. Who will follow them into the hat?
07.08.26Opinion
The Spireite Herald Members Chesterfield
Spireites Match Preview: Fleetwood Town (Carabao Cup)
Ben Smith looks ahead to Chesterfield's season-opening EFL Cup tie against Fleetwood Town.
07.08.26Matchday
The One And Only WanderersBolton Wanderers
Opposition Camp: What to expect from Sheffield Wednesday - With Josh Stedman
Bolton Wanderers face Sheffield Wednesday in the Carabao Cup on Saturday. To get the lowdown on what the Whites can expect, we spoke to sports writer and lifelong Owls fan, Josh Stedman.
07.08.26Features
For Fox Sake Members Leicester City
Leicester City vs Northampton Town: Five Things To Look Out For
Football is back! Well, kind of. The 2026/27 season kicks off with an EFL Cup First Round tie at home to Northampton Town. Rob Hayes picks out five things to keep an eye on as the competitive campaign gets underway.
07.08.26Matchday
The Spireite Herald Members Chesterfield
Looking Back Through The Decades: Chesterfield In The EFL Cup
Matthew Rhodes takes a look at notable past games for the Spireites in the EFL Cup.
07.08.26Features

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