Date confirmed for Peterborough United's reunion date with former manager Steve Evans
Peterborough United’s first competitive fixture of the 2026-27 season will be a Carabao Cup first round tie at Bristol Rovers on Saturday, August 8 (3pm).
League Two promotion fancies Rovers are managed by former Posh boss Steve Evans who inspired a fantastic run of form at the club in the second half of last season. Posh have never played Rovers in a League Cup tie.
Tickets will go sale soon. Admission prices have been confirmed as £15 for adults, £10 for 65+ and Under 21s, £5 for Under 18s with Under 7s admitted free of charge when accompanied by a paying adult.
Carabao Cup round dates: Round One: Weekend of 7-9 August 2026; Round Two: w/c 24 August 2026; Round Three: w/c 7 September and w/c 14 September 2026; Round Four: w/c 26 October 2026; Round Five: w/c 14 December 2026; Semi-Final First Leg: w/c 11 January 2027; Semi-Final Second Leg: w/c 1 February 2027; Final: Sunday 21 March 2027.