England League Cup
2026/27 Season
From around the league
Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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![Max Dowman gives Arsenal more than a routine cup win at Ipswich]()
Max Dowman gives Arsenal more than a routine cup win at Ipswich
Max Dowman scored twice on his first appearance of the season as Arsenal's nine changes still produced a reported 4-2 win at Ipswich.
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![Tottenham player ratings vs Liverpool: Udogie stands out in Anfield defeat]()
Tottenham player ratings vs Liverpool: Udogie stands out in Anfield defeat
Destiny Udogie was Tottenham's standout at Anfield, but Liverpool beat Spurs with sharper finishing from Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai.
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![Manchester United vs Brighton preview]()
Manchester United vs Brighton preview
Brighton’s Old Trafford record and United’s six-day squeeze make this Carabao Cup tie awkward, with Sesko and Shaw in focus.
Monday, 14 September 2026
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![Tottenham team news leaves Richarlison and Porro out for Liverpool trip]()
Tottenham team news leaves Richarlison and Porro out for Liverpool trip
Tottenham go to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup without Sandro Tonali and Pedro Porro, while Richarlison stays frozen out and Luca Williams-Barnett may feature.
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![Manchester United’s start raises familiar Carrick questions]()
Manchester United’s start raises familiar Carrick questions
Manchester United have one win in four, no clean sheet and 7 goals conceded. Bruno Fernandes has 3 goals and 1 assist before Brighton and Fulham.
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![Arsenal injury update ahead of Ipswich as selection pressure builds]()
Arsenal injury update ahead of Ipswich as selection pressure builds
Arsenal's perfect start has intensified the selection squeeze ahead of Ipswich, with Ben White doubtful, William Saliba sidelined and several attackers
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![Arsenal vs Ipswich preview as Arteta prepares to rotate heavily]()
Arsenal vs Ipswich preview as Arteta prepares to rotate heavily
Arsenal are expected to rotate heavily for Ipswich, with Kepa Arrizabalaga, Jurrien Timber and Martin Zubimendi in line for changes on Tuesday.
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![Manchester United defence is the team problem Jaap Stam sees]()
Manchester United defence is the team problem Jaap Stam sees
Jaap Stam says Manchester United's defensive problems are collective, with Matthijs de Ligt's return offering a possible fix before Brighton.
Sunday, 13 September 2026
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![Coventry City crisis grows after Roy Keane and Frank Lampard verdicts]()
Coventry City crisis grows after Roy Keane and Frank Lampard verdicts
Coventry City have lost four straight without scoring after a 5-0 home defeat to Brighton, with Roy Keane and Frank Lampard offering starkly different takes.
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![Reading vs Brentford preview as Andrews flags concern]()
Reading vs Brentford preview as Andrews flags concern
Keith Andrews says Brentford did not attack with conviction, but a rotated side still bring depth and four straight wins over Reading.
Thursday, 10 September 2026
Wednesday, 9 September 2026
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![Xabi Alonso takes blame after Chelsea's cup comeback]()
Xabi Alonso takes blame after Chelsea's cup comeback
Xabi Alonso admitted blame after Chelsea's 6-3 cup comeback over Leeds, with six second-half goals and nine starting changes under scrutiny.
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![Chelsea vs Leeds: Alonso treats the Carabao Cup as a real chance]()
Chelsea vs Leeds: Alonso treats the Carabao Cup as a real chance
Xabi Alonso says Chelsea must take Leeds seriously in the Carabao Cup, with cups important without Europe and kick-off delayed 15 minutes.
Tuesday, 8 September 2026
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![Joe Willock's late winner backs Matthias Jaissle's patience-first message]()
Joe Willock's late winner backs Matthias Jaissle's patience-first message
Joe Willock's late winner at Millwall was framed by Matthias Jaissle as a test of patience, toughness and clean-sheet discipline.
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![Bournemouth beat Lincoln 4-0 as Ryan Christie hits a hat-trick]()
Bournemouth beat Lincoln 4-0 as Ryan Christie hits a hat-trick
Ryan Christie scored a hat-trick as Bournemouth beat Lincoln 4-0 to give Marco Rose his first competitive win and reach the Carabao Cup fourth round.
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![Chemsdine Talbi turns Sunderland's cup tie into a statement]()
Chemsdine Talbi turns Sunderland's cup tie into a statement
Chemsdine Talbi scored Sunderland’s 71st-minute winner against Hull City after Florent Ghisolfi shut down transfer talk before kick-off.
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![Newcastle United player ratings after Schär's return]()
Newcastle United player ratings after Schär's return
Fabian Schär was rated 8/10 and man of the match on his first start after nine months, with Lewis Hall's late assist helping Newcastle past Millwall.
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![Chelsea injury update: Palestra and Caicedo are out for Leeds]()
Chelsea injury update: Palestra and Caicedo are out for Leeds
Xabi Alonso says Chelsea will not rush Moisés Caicedo or Marco Palestra back for Leeds, with both still unavailable for the Carabao Cup tie.
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![Chelsea vs Leeds United preview: Palmer rest debate]()
Chelsea vs Leeds United preview: Palmer rest debate
Chelsea vs Leeds United preview: Cole Palmer has played 274 minutes in his last three Premier League matches and could be rested before Hull City.
