EFL Cup
EnglandSeason 2026Cup Tournament

EFL Cup

FollowPRO
23 Upcoming Matches

Betora brings you expert EFL Cup predictions for England's premier domestic knockout football competition. Also known as the League Cup, this prestigious tournament features all 92 clubs from the Premier League and the English Football League (Championship, League One, and League Two), offering a unique platform for both giants and underdogs to battle for silverware. Historically, the EFL Cup has been a proving ground for emerging talent and a chance for established clubs like Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Chelsea to add to their trophy cabinets. Running from August through to February, it provides thrilling cup ties throughout the football season. Fans eagerly follow the EFL Cup for its unpredictable nature, the chance to see top-flight teams face lower-league opposition, and the dream of a Wembley final. Get the latest odds, analysis, and betting tips on Betora to make informed predictions for every stage of this exciting competition.

EFL Cup

Cup Bracket

Final

(1 match)
Mar 22 • 16:30FT
Arsenal
Arsenal0
Manchester City
Manchester City2

Semi-finals

(4 matches)
Jan 13 • 20:00FT
Newcastle
Newcastle0
Manchester City
Manchester City2
Jan 14 • 20:00FT
Chelsea
Chelsea2
Arsenal
Arsenal3
Feb 3 • 20:00FT
Arsenal
Arsenal1
Chelsea
Chelsea0
Feb 4 • 20:00FT
Manchester City
Manchester City3
Newcastle
Newcastle1

Quarter-finals

(4 matches)
Dec 16 • 20:00FT
Cardiff
Cardiff1
Chelsea
Chelsea3
Dec 17 • 19:30FT
Manchester City
Manchester City2
Brentford
Brentford0
Dec 17 • 20:15FT
Newcastle
Newcastle2
Fulham
Fulham1
Dec 23 • 20:00PEN
Arsenal
Arsenal1
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace1

Round of 64

(23 matches)
Aug 25 • 18:00Upcoming
Cardiff
Cardiff
Norwich
Norwich
View Prediction →
Aug 25 • 18:30Upcoming
Doncaster
Doncaster
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
View Prediction →
Aug 25 • 18:45Upcoming
Southampton
Southampton
West Ham
West Ham
View Prediction →
Aug 25 • 18:45Upcoming
Ipswich
Ipswich
Leicester
Leicester
View Prediction →
Aug 25 • 18:45Upcoming
Barnsley
Barnsley
Crewe
Crewe
View Prediction →
Aug 25 • 18:45Upcoming
Blackpool
Blackpool
Lincoln
Lincoln
View Prediction →
Aug 25 • 18:45Upcoming
Stevenage
Stevenage
Reading
Reading
View Prediction →
Aug 25 • 18:45Upcoming
Cambridge United
Cambridge United
Millwall
Millwall
View Prediction →
Aug 25 • 18:45Upcoming
Watford
Watford
Peterborough
Peterborough
View Prediction →
Aug 25 • 18:45Upcoming
Blackburn
Blackburn
Sheffield Utd
Sheffield Utd
View Prediction →
Aug 25 • 18:45Upcoming
Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday
Wolves
Wolves
View Prediction →
Aug 25 • 18:45Upcoming
Stoke City
Stoke City
Hull City
Hull City
View Prediction →
Aug 25 • 18:45Upcoming
Fleetwood Town
Fleetwood Town
Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury
View Prediction →
Aug 25 • 18:45Upcoming
Walsall
Walsall
Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient
View Prediction →
Aug 25 • 18:45Upcoming
Plymouth
Plymouth
Coventry
Coventry
View Prediction →
Aug 25 • 19:00Upcoming
Birmingham
Birmingham
Brentford
Brentford
View Prediction →
Aug 25 • 19:00Upcoming
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest
Leeds
Leeds
View Prediction →
Aug 26 • 18:45Upcoming
Newcastle
Newcastle
West Brom
West Brom
View Prediction →
Aug 26 • 18:45Upcoming
Tottenham
Tottenham
Charlton
Charlton
View Prediction →
Aug 26 • 18:45Upcoming
Bradford
Bradford
Burnley
Burnley
View Prediction →
Aug 26 • 19:00Upcoming
Preston
Preston
Everton
Everton
View Prediction →
Aug 27 • 18:30Upcoming
Chelsea
Chelsea
Luton
Luton
View Prediction →
Aug 27 • 19:00Upcoming
Fulham
Fulham
AFC Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon
View Prediction →

Round of 128

(35 matches)
Aug 6 • 18:45FT
Bristol City
Bristol City0
Walsall
Walsall1
Aug 7 • 18:45FT
Wolves
Wolves3
Port Vale
Port Vale0
Aug 7 • 18:45FT
Wycombe
Wycombe1
Stevenage
Stevenage2
Aug 7 • 19:00FT
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough1
Wrexham
Wrexham0
Aug 8 • 12:00FT
Cambridge United
Cambridge United2
Barnet
Barnet1
Aug 8 • 13:00PEN
QPR
QPR1
Millwall
Millwall1
Aug 8 • 14:00FT
Cardiff
Cardiff3
Swindon Town
Swindon Town2
Aug 8 • 14:00PEN
Burnley
Burnley1
Notts County
Notts County1
Aug 8 • 14:00FT
Leicester
Leicester1
Northampton
Northampton0
Aug 8 • 14:00FT
West Ham
West Ham3
Portsmouth
Portsmouth1
Aug 8 • 14:00PEN
Preston
Preston1
Huddersfield
Huddersfield1
Aug 8 • 14:00FT
Derby
Derby1
Lincoln
Lincoln2
Aug 8 • 14:00FT
Norwich
Norwich4
Milton Keynes Dons
Milton Keynes Dons1
Aug 8 • 14:00FT
Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday1
Bolton
Bolton0
Aug 8 • 14:00FT
Stoke City
Stoke City2
Oldham
Oldham0
Aug 8 • 14:00FT
Swansea
Swansea0
Birmingham
Birmingham1
Aug 8 • 14:00PEN
Barnsley
Barnsley1
Wigan
Wigan1
Aug 8 • 14:00FT
Burton Albion
Burton Albion1
Blackburn
Blackburn2
Aug 8 • 14:00PEN
AFC Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon1
Newport County
Newport County1
Aug 8 • 14:00FT
Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers0
Peterborough
Peterborough1
Aug 8 • 14:00FT
Fleetwood Town
Fleetwood Town1
Chesterfield
Chesterfield0
Aug 8 • 14:00FT
Gillingham
Gillingham0
Luton
Luton3
Aug 8 • 14:00FT
Crewe
Crewe2
Accrington ST
Accrington ST1
Aug 8 • 14:00FT
Grimsby
Grimsby1
Blackpool
Blackpool3
Aug 8 • 14:00FT
Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient2
Oxford United
Oxford United0
Aug 8 • 14:00PEN
Bromley
Bromley1
Reading
Reading1
Aug 8 • 14:00PEN
Salford City
Salford City1
Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury1
Aug 8 • 14:00PEN
Stockport County
Stockport County1
Doncaster
Doncaster1
Aug 8 • 14:00FT
Bradford
Bradford2
Rochdale
Rochdale0
Aug 8 • 14:00FT
Watford
Watford1
Crawley Town
Crawley Town0
Aug 8 • 16:30FT
Rotherham
Rotherham1
West Brom
West Brom4
Aug 8 • 16:30FT
Colchester
Colchester0
Southampton
Southampton2
Aug 8 • 16:30FT
Cheltenham
Cheltenham1
Charlton
Charlton3
Aug 9 • 15:00FT
Mansfield Town
Mansfield Town0
Sheffield Utd
Sheffield Utd3
Aug 10 • 19:00FT
Plymouth
Plymouth2
Exeter City
Exeter City0

Preliminary Round

(2 matches)
Aug 1 • 14:00PEN
Tranmere
Tranmere2
Rochdale
Rochdale2
Aug 3 • 18:30FT
York
York0
Crawley Town
Crawley Town2

Upcoming Matches

23 Fixtures

Latest EFL Cup News

Stay updated with the latest news and analysis

A vibrant scene at Emirates Stadium: Coventry City fans in sky blue scarves and shirts singing in the stands, while Arsenal players in red and white celebrate a goal on the pitch. The atmosphere is el

Coventry's Premier League Return: A 25-Year Journey

Coventry City's 3-0 loss at Arsenal marked their long-awaited Premier League return after 25 years. Manager Frank Lampard praised the fans and called it a learning curve.

A football stadium at dusk, with a player in a white Tottenham Hotspur kit sitting on the bench, looking thoughtful. In the background, a physio team works with another player. The pitch is lush green

Maddison's ACL Recovery: Family as His Anchor

James Maddison opens up about the toughest year of his life after an ACL rupture, revealing how his growing family helped him through the long road to recovery.

A scene at Emirates Stadium: Coventry City fans in sky blue scarves and shirts singing in the stands, while Arsenal players in red and white celebrate a goal on the pitch. The atmosphere is electric,

Coventry's Top-Flight Return: Lessons from Arsenal Defeat

Coventry City's 25-year wait for Premier League football ended with a 3-0 loss at Arsenal. Frank Lampard sees positives despite defeat.

A football stadium at dusk, with a player in a Tottenham Hotspur home kit (white shirt, navy blue shorts) sitting on the pitch, looking contemplatively at the stands. The player has a slight grimace,

Maddison Opens Up on ACL Hell and Family Support

Tottenham's James Maddison opens up about his ACL injury nightmare, revealing how his growing family helped him through the toughest year of his life.

A vibrant scene at the Emirates Stadium on a Friday night, with Arsenal players in their red and white kits warming up under floodlights. In the background, the crowd is a sea of red. On the pitch, a

PL 2026-27: Arsenal vs Coventry Season Opener Preview

Arsenal host Coventry in the 2026-27 Premier League opener. Expert predictions, team news, and betting angles as the champions begin their title defense.

A dramatic Serie A scene: a football pitch at San Siro stadium during a match at dusk. AC Milan players in red and black stripes are warming up, some with ice packs on their legs, while Inter players

Serie A 2026-27: Injury Concerns Shape Milan's Title Challenge

As Serie A 2026-27 approaches, Milan's prospects are clouded by injury doubts. Experts see Inter as clear favourites, but Milan's fitness could decide their season.

Read All News