West Ham Through, Burnley Edge Win on Penalties as Carabao Cup First Round Yields Surprises The first round of the 2026/27 Carabao Cup has concluded with several unexpected results that will likely impact the competition's trajectory.
Newly promoted teams such as Burnley and Lincoln made promising starts, while Premier League clubs like West Ham struggled to assert their dominance.
Championship teams showcased impressive form, with Blackburn securing a 2 1 win against Burton and Watford emerging victorious in a narrow 1 0 match against Crawley.