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Why is the EFL Cup being played on a weekend?

Sports | 2026-08-07 at 10:27 UTC | Source: www.bbc.co.uk
The bulk of the EFL cup's first round fixtures will take place on a weekend, despite traditionally being a midweek cup competition.
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