Bristol Rovers vs Peterborough United: Live blog as Posh kick-off season in EFL Cup action

By Ben Jones

Published 8th Aug 2026, 10:00 GMT

Peterborough United travel to the Memorial Stadium to face Bristol Rovers in the EFL Cup first round on opening day (August 8, 3pm).

Posh will be without George Nevett and Declan Frith as well as any kind of meaningful depth, which could see several youngsters on the bench.

Brandon Khela is set to be among the starters for Peterborough United. Photo: Joe Dent.

placeholder image — Brandon Khela is set to be among the starters for Peterborough United. Photo: Joe Dent.

Tom O’Connor and Sam Hughes have been described as ‘ready’ for the match despite having not played a minute in pre-season.

Jack Sparkes and Ryan De Havilland could feature for the home side.

Follow all of the action on the PT live blog below.