Peterborough United's 2026-27 season will kick off with a Carabao Cup tie

By Alan Swann
Published 13th Jan 2026, 08:53 GMT

The EFL have confirmed the Carabao Cup will kick off the 2026-27 season.

First round ties will be played on the weekend of August 7-8. The first games in the Championship, League One and League Two will be played the following weekend. Next season’s Vertu Trophy will start week commencing September 21.

Brad Ihionvien celebrates his goal for Posh at Cardiff City on the opening day of the current League One season. Photo Joe Dent/theposh.com.placeholder image
Brad Ihionvien celebrates his goal for Posh at Cardiff City on the opening day of the current League One season. Photo Joe Dent/theposh.com.

Posh started their League One season on August 2 this season. They played their first round Carabao Cup tie at Accrington Stanley on August 12.

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