Burnley edged out Notts County in a thrilling penalty shoot-out, winning 4-3 after a 1-1 draw at Turf Moor. The match saw Notts County take the lead with a first-half goal by Callum Roberts, followed by an equalizer from Zian Flemming early in the second half. The decisive moment came when Kyle Walker converted the winning penalty, supported by a crucial save from Burnley goalkeeper Max Weiss, who denied attempts from Emile Acquah and Jacob Bedeau.

In another exciting encounter, West Ham United bounced back to defeat Portsmouth 3-1 at the London Stadium, marking their first match after relegation from the Premier League. After falling behind to a goal from Adrian Segecic, the Hammers responded with two goals from Taty Castellanos and one from Jarrod Bowen before halftime.

Sheffield Wednesday secured a 1-0 victory against Bolton, thanks to a second-half goal from substitute Jamal Lowe after Xavier Simons received a red card.

Millwall triumphed over QPR in penalties, winning 2-0 after a 1-1 draw, with goalkeeper Lukas Jensen saving all attempts.

Norwich City cruised past MK Dons with a convincing 4-1 win, featuring a debut goal from Andre Brooks. Other notable results included Cardiff, Birmingham, and Watford, all earning narrow wins, and several teams advancing through penalty shootouts.

The second round draw for the 2026/27 Carabao Cup is set to take place live on Sky Sports Football on August 10, featuring all first-round winners and 11 Premier League clubs not involved in European competition.