We’ve already had two weeks of Fantasy EFL drama, and tonight we get another insight into how sides are shaping up for the season.
Across Tuesday and Wednesday, we have 36 Carabao Cup round one fixtures to look forward.
Notably, Fantasy Gameweek 3 is the first Double Gameweek of the season – one of 16 scheduled across all three divisions.
We’ve highlighted the cup fixtures that see sides across different divisions face off.
Check out our fixture ticker for the latest news and updates.
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FANTASY EFL: CARABAO CUP ROUND ONE FIXTURES
Tuesday
| HOME | AWAY | TIME |
| Swansea City | Crawley Town | 19:00 |
| Barrow | PNE | 19:30 |
| Middlesbrough | Doncaster Rovers | 19:30 |
| Newport County | Millwall | 19:30 |
| Stockport County | Crewe Alexandra | 19:30 |
| Accrington Stanley | Peterborough United | 19:45 |
| Blackburn Rovers | Bradford City | 19:45 |
| Bristol City | MK Dons | 19:45 |
| Cardiff City | Swindon Town | 19:45 |
| Chesterfield | Mansfield Town | 19:45 |
| Coventry City | Luton Town | 19:45 |
| Gillingham | AFC Wimbledon | 19:45 |
| Harrogate Town | Lincoln City | 19:45 |
| Northampton Town | Southampton | 19:45 |
| Oxford United | Colchester United | 19:45 |
| Plymouth Argyle | QPR | 19:45 |
| Portsmouth | Reading | 19:45 |
| Salford City | Rotherham United | 19:45 |
| Stoke City | Walsall | 19:45 |
| Tranmere Rovers | Burton Albion | 19:45 |
| Wigan Athletic | Notts County | 19:45 |
| Bromley | Ipswich Town | 20:00 |
Wednesday
| HOME | AWAY | TIME |
| Barnsley | Fleetwood Town | 19:45 |
| Bolton Wanderers | Sheffield United | 19:45 |
| Cheltenham Town | Exeter City | 19:45 |
| Huddersfield Town | Leicester City | 19:45 |
While many Championship sides are expected to rotate their squads, it’s a huge opportunity for League One and Two teams. For these clubs, a deep cup run can be a major highlight of the season.
Some of the key Carabao Cup matchups to watch include:
- Swansea City vs Crawley Town
- Barrow vs PNE
- Newport County vs Millwall
- Bristol City vs MK Dons
- Bromley vs Ipswich Town
- Stoke City vs Walsall
The stakes are high for the winners of this round. The 11 Premier League teams not competing in Europe will join the competition in the second round.
An upset over the next 48 hours could lead to a massive home tie against a top-flight club.
With potential glory and the upcoming Double on the line for League One and Two sides, you can expect some big performances and maybe even a few surprises along the way.
This gives us a head start on Double Gameweek 3, allowing for early insights and predictions
While squad rotation is likely, the chance for underdog stories is what makes the early rounds of the Carabao Cup so exciting.

