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  "textContent": "\n\n\nWest Ham United will host Portsmouth at the London Stadium in the Carabao Cup first round following today's draw, marking the Hammers' return to this stage of the competition for the first time in 15 years after their relegation from the top flight.\n\nThe all-Championship encounter evokes memories of when the two sides regularly met in Premier League fixtures.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNuno Espirito Santo's squad will welcome Pompey before the second-tier season gets underway, with the tie forming part of the weekend fixtures scheduled between 7 and 9 August.\n\nThe last time West Ham competed at this stage, they suffered a shock defeat to Aldershot at Upton Park.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nWolves and Burnley, who dropped out of the Premier League alongside the Hammers, have both been handed home fixtures in the opening round.\n\nWolves will entertain League Two side Port Vale at Molineux, whilst Burnley take on League One newcomers Notts County at Turf Moor.\n\n### LATEST DEVELOPMENTS\n\n\n\n\n  * Sunderland unveil bizarre Elvis Presley-inspired kit for upcoming Premier League season\n  * Scotland boss Steve Clarke blasted by World Cup reporter after walking out of interview: 'Grow up!'\n  * Jurgen Klopp storms out of interview over German legend's Ivory Coast comments: 'Wild'\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nElsewhere in the draw, Leicester City will host Northampton Town as the Foxes begin their campaign in League One following their own recent troubles.\n\nSouthampton face a trip to Colchester, whilst Norwich City have been paired with MK Dons at Carrow Road.\n\nSheffield Wednesday, relegated to League One last term, will meet newly promoted Bolton Wanderers on home soil.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe draw produced several eye-catching encounters across both regional sections.\n\nMiddlesbrough will welcome Wrexham to the Riverside Stadium in what promises to be a compelling clash between two Championship promotion hopefuls.\n\nA Devon derby awaits as Plymouth Argyle take on Exeter City, whilst London rivals QPR and Millwall will renew hostilities at Loftus Road.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nSheffield United travel to Mansfield Town, where the Blades will be seeking to avenge their surprise FA Cup exit to the Stags at Bramall Lane back in January.\n\nDerby County face Lincoln City at Pride Park, with the Imps returning to the second tier for the first time in 65 years.\n\nAll 35 first-round ties will take place over the weekend of 7 to 9 August, launching the 2026-27 domestic season before league campaigns commence.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe competition divides clubs into northern and southern sections during the early rounds, with sides competing in UEFA tournaments entering at the third-round stage.\n\nArsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Aston Villa, Liverpool, Bournemouth, Brighton, Sunderland and Crystal Palace will all join at that point due to their European commitments.\n\nFour clubs must navigate a preliminary round before reaching the first round proper, with York City facing Crawley Town and Rochdale meeting Tranmere Rovers to determine the final two places.\n\n_Win two tickets to a FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final. ExpressVPN are giving one lucky Friend or Member the chance to experience football's biggest tournament live, with flights and accommodation covered by GB News. Entries close 30 June._**_ENTER HERE._**\n\n### Carabao Cup first round full draw\n\n\n\n\n**SOUTHERN SECTION**\n\nCoventry City vs Luton Town\nBristol City vs MK Dons\nBromley vs Ipswich Town\nBristol Rovers vs Cambridge United\nLeyton Orient vs Wycombe Wanderers\nWatford vs Norwich City\nCharlton Athletic vs Stevenage\nOxford United vs Colchester United\nBarnet or Newport County vs Millwall\nCardiff City vs Swindon Town\nGillingham vs AFC Wimbledon\nNorthampton Town vs Southampton\nCheltenham Town vs Exeter City\nPlymouth Argyle vs QPR\nSwansea City vs Crawley Town\nPortsmouth vs Reading\n\n**NORTHERN SECTION**\n\nBarrow vs Preston North End\nGrimsby Town vs Shrewsbury Town\nBlackpool vs Port Vale\nSalford City vs Rotherham United\nHarrogate Town vs Lincoln City\nTranmere Rovers vs Burton Albion\nStockport County vs Crewe Alexandra\nHuddersfield Town vs Leicester City\nWrexham vs Hull City\nBirmingham City vs Sheffield United\nStoke City vs Walsall\nAccrington Stanley/Oldham Athletic vs Peterborough United\nBlackburn Rovers vs Bradford City\nMiddlesbrough vs Doncaster Rovers\nWest Bromwich Albion vs Derby County\nBolton Wanderers vs Sheffield Wednesday\nChesterfield vs Mansfield Town\nBarnsley vs Fleetwood Town\nWigan Athletic vs Notts County\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Carabao Cup first round full draw as West Ham learn tricky opponents"
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