Carabao Cup
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The Carabao Cup, officially known as the EFL Cup, is England's domestic league cup competition, bringing together clubs from the Premier League and EFL to compete for one of the country's major domestic trophies. Unlike the Premier League, the Carabao Cup is a knockout tournament, with teams eliminated after losing their ties. Manchester City are the current Carabao Cup holders after beating Arsenal at Wembley in the 2025/26 final to lift the trophy for the first time since 2021.
What's new in Carabao Cup 2026/27?
The Carabao Cup does not have promoted or relegated teams because it is a knockout competition rather than a league. Instead, clubs enter at different stages depending on their position in the English football pyramid. The 2026/27 tournament began with a Preliminary Round before progressing to Round One, with the competition involving clubs from across the EFL and Premier League.
The tournament follows a single-elimination format through the early and later rounds. Round One takes place in August, followed by Round Two later in the month, while Round Three is scheduled across September. The competition then continues through Round Four, the quarter-finals and semi-finals before the final at Wembley Stadium.
The 2026/27 campaign will once again provide opportunities for clubs outside the Premier League to face some of England's strongest teams. With each round potentially deciding a team's fate over a single tie, the Carabao Cup regularly produces surprise results and memorable cup runs.
Carabao Cup 2026/27 top 3 title contenders
Manchester City
The defending champions begin the new campaign among the leading contenders after overcoming Arsenal in the 2026 final. City's squad depth and experience in domestic knockout competitions make them one of the strongest teams in the tournament.
Arsenal
Arsenal remain a major threat despite losing the previous final. Their quality across the squad and ability to compete for trophies on multiple fronts make them one of the teams most likely to reach the latter stages.
Liverpool
Liverpool have extensive experience in the Carabao Cup and have consistently competed for major domestic honours. Their squad depth and record in knockout football make them another strong candidate to challenge for the trophy.
Carabao Cup 2026/27 fixtures, results and H2H
Follow the latest Carabao Cup fixtures and results on TrueScore. Check upcoming ties and completed matches, while following each stage of the competition and comparing teams through head-to-head statistics.
Live results
Follow live Carabao Cup scores and match results as games take place. Track ongoing ties in real time and check final scores throughout the Preliminary Round, main rounds and semi-finals.
Carabao Cup fixtures
View upcoming Carabao Cup matches and the complete 2026/27 schedule, from the Preliminary Round through to the final. The competition began in July 2026, with Round One scheduled for the weekend of August 7-9, followed by Round Two in late August and Round Three across September.
Results
Check the latest Carabao Cup results from every stage of the competition. Follow each tie from the opening rounds through to the semi-finals and see which clubs have progressed to the next stage.
H2H
Compare two Carabao Cup teams through head-to-head statistics, including previous meetings, results and recent records. H2H data provides additional context when clubs meet in a knockout tie.
The 2026/27 Carabao Cup promises another unpredictable season of English knockout football, with Manchester City looking to defend their trophy against Premier League contenders and ambitious EFL clubs. Follow the Carabao Cup fixtures, results, standings, H2H stats, and news throughout the season on TrueScore.
