Last season the opening round of the competition was played prior to the commencement of the League season but next term it will revert to being the second game on the calendar.

Blues were beaten 4-0 away at Peterborough United in the first round last season.

Round Two will take place in the week of 26th August, with Round three the week of 23rd September, while Round Four is in late October and the Fifth Round is scheduled for December. 

The Final will be played at Wembley on Sunday 2nd March.

Capital One Cup Draw Dates 

Round One: w/c 5th August 

Round Two: w/c 26th August 

Round Three: w/c 23rd September 

Round Four: w/c 28th October 

Round Five: w/c 16th December 

Semi-Finals (Leg 1): w/c 6th January 

Semi-Finals (Leg 2): w/c 20th January 

Final: Sunday 2nd March