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Carabao Cup Second Round Draw: Chelsea, Tottenham, Newcastle Set for 2026-27 Knockout Stage

The draw for the second round of the 2026-27 Carabao Cup took place on Monday, August 10. This phase introduces several Premier League clubs into the competition, including Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, and Newcastle United.

Many top teams, such as reigning champions Manchester City, are yet to join the tournament. Early rounds can produce surprising outcomes, like last season when Manchester United was knocked out by fourth-tier Grimsby Town at this stage.

Complete Second Round Draw

The draw happened before the first-round match between Plymouth Argyle and Exeter City. It is organized by northern and southern regions until the third round. The team levels are indicated as follows:

  • PL: Premier League team
  • CH: Championship team
  • L1: League One team
  • L2: League Two team

Northern Section Matches

  • Stoke City (CH) vs. Hull City (PL)
  • Newcastle United (PL) vs. West Brom (CH)
  • Blackburn Rovers (CH) vs. Sheffield United (CH)
  • Nottingham Forest (PL) vs. Leeds United (PL)
  • Doncaster Rovers (L1) vs. Middlesbrough (CH)
  • Barnsley (L1) vs. Crewe Alexandra (L2)
  • Preston North End (CH) vs. Everton (PL)
  • Blackpool (L1) vs. Lincoln City (CH)
  • Sheffield Wednesday (L1) vs. Wolves (CH)
  • Bradford City vs. Burnley (CH)
  • Fleetwood Town (L2) vs. Shrewsbury Town (L2)

Southern Section Matches

  • Walsall (L2) vs. Leyton Orient (L1)
  • Ipswich Town (PL) vs. Leicester City (L1)
  • Cardiff City (CH) vs. Norwich City (CH)
  • Stevenage (L1) vs. Reading (L1)
  • Cambridge United (L1) vs. Millwall (CH)
  • Birmingham City (CH) vs. Brentford (PL)
  • Southampton (CH) vs. West Ham United (CH)
  • Watford (CH) vs. Peterborough United (L1)
  • Fulham (PL) vs. AFC Wimbledon (L1)
  • Plymouth Argyle (L1) or Exeter City (L2) vs. Coventry City (PL)
  • Chelsea (PL) vs. Luton Town (L1)
  • Tottenham Hotspur (PL) vs. Charlton Athletic (CH)

Schedule for Second Round Fixtures

These matches will be held during the week starting August 24, shortly after the Premier League season begins. The ties are scheduled for midweek, but exact times and dates will be announced once broadcasting plans are finalized.

Why Do Some Premier League Clubs Join in the Second Round?

At this stage, eleven Premier League teams not involved in European competitions enter the Carabao Cup. Clubs participating in Europe will join the tournament in the third round.

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