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Categories: SPORTS

2026-27 Carabao Cup first round

Entities: Carabao Cup · Bristol City Football Club · Michael Skubala · Cardiff City · Walsall Football Club

Overview

The 2026-27 Carabao Cup first-round matches began with Bristol City hosting Walsall at Ashton Gate. This fixture marked the competitive debut of Bristol City manager Michael Skubala.

As the first round continued, AFC Wimbledon advanced to the second round after a 1-1 draw against Newport County, ultimately winning 5-4 in a penalty shootout. Additionally, Cardiff City secured a 3-2 victory over Swindon Town, with Jack Moylan scoring the winning goal on his debut.

Timeline

  1. about 5 hours ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Carabao Cup: AFC Wimbledon and Cardiff City advance

    AFC Wimbledon defeated Newport County on penalties following a 1-1 draw, while Cardiff City advanced in the Carabao Cup with a 3-2 win over Swindon Town.

  2. 4 days ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Bristol City opens Carabao Cup against Walsall

    Bristol City host Walsall at Ashton Gate on 6 Aug 2026 in the Carabao Cup first round, with new manager Michael Skubala debuting and bookmakers backing City to win.

Sources

bristolpost.co.uk · nation.cymru · news.paddypower.com · rd1.nl · sportgrill.co.uk · the42.ie · the72.co.uk · westernmorningnews.co.uk