West Ham and Leicester set to host first-round Carabao Cup matches
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Last updated Jun 25, 2026
In the first round of the Carabao Cup, West Ham will face Portsmouth at the London Stadium, while Leicester, now in League One, will play Northampton at home. These fixtures are part of the 2026/27 Carabao Cup and will take place over August 9, 10, and 11. The draw was revealed on June 25, with various other exciting matchups also announced, including Millwall visiting QPR. The cup continues its regional format until the third round, which features Premier League teams involved in European competitions.
- •West Ham hosts Portsmouth at the London Stadium.
- •Leicester plays Northampton at home in the Cup.
- •First-round matches scheduled for August 9-11.
- •Cup draw revealed on June 25.
- •Premier League teams enter in the second round.
"League One Leicester will play Northampton at home in the first round of the Carabao Cup while relegated West Ham welcome Portsmouth to the London Stadium.
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