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Carabao Cup Introduces Preliminary Round for 2025/26 Season!

6/13/2025

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The Carabao Cup is set to shake things up for the 2025/26 season by adding a preliminary round, prompted by nine Premier League teams competing in European tournaments. Exciting matchups await, featuring clubs like Barnet, Oldham Athletic, Accrington Stanley, and Newport County. Mark your calendars for the draw on June 26, 2025, with matches kicking off in early August!

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The Carabao Cup is set to shake things up for the 2025/26 season by adding a preliminary round, prompted by nine Premier League teams competing in European tournaments. Exciting matchups await, featuring clubs like Barnet, Oldham Athletic, Accrington Stanley, and Newport County. Mark your calendars for the draw on June 26, 2025, with matches kicking off in early August!