The Devon Derby returns for the 26/27 season!

Exeter City have been drawn against Plymouth Argyle in the first round of the Carabao Cup.
 
Round One of the Carabao Cup will kick-off the new season, with ties set to be played over the weekend of 7-9 August.

Carabao Cup 2026/27 Round Dates
 
The round dates for the Carabao Cup have been confirmed as the following:

• 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