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Bristol City hosts Walsall in Carabao Cup first round opener

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 1:19 PM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Bristol City hosts Walsall in Carabao Cup first round opener
Summary

The Carabao Cup for the 2026/27 season begins today as Bristol City faces Walsall at Ashton Gate. This match marks the start of the first round of the competition, featuring teams from the Championship, League One, and League Two. Following today's match, additional first-round fixtures will take place throughout the weekend, including Wolves against Port Vale and Middlesbrough hosting Wrexham. All first-round games will be broadcast live on Sky Sports. Round two is scheduled for the week commencing August 24.

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  • •Bristol City hosts Walsall at Ashton Gate today.
  • •More first-round matches scheduled for Friday and Saturday.
  • •Wolves play Port Vale; Middlesbrough faces Wrexham.
  • •Round two begins the week of August 24.
  • •All matches available live on Sky Sports.
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The Carabao Cup is back for the 2026/27 season, with every first-round tie available to watch live on Sky Sports!

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