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West Ham to Host Portsmouth in Carabao Cup First Round

The match gives West Ham an early competitive test for their Championship promotion bid and offers Portsmouth a chance to integrate six summer signings.

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Overview

  • The Carabao Cup tie is scheduled for Saturday 8 August 2026 with a 3pm BST kick-off at the London Stadium.
  • UK viewers can watch live on Sky Sports+ and stream via Sky Go or NOW, while talkSPORT 2 will provide radio coverage and overseas streaming deals vary by territory.
  • West Ham arrive after relegation from the Premier League, retain head coach Nuno Espírito Santo, and have captain Jarrod Bowen committed to the club for the season.
  • Portsmouth finished 18th last season under John Mousinho and have added six new players this summer including Odin Bailey, Rocco Shein, and Marko Milovanovic as they prepare to refresh the squad.
  • The Carabao Cup is typically used for squad rotation and momentum building, so the tie gives managers a chance to assess fringe players ahead of the Championship openers and the Hammers’ trip to Burnley next weekend.