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2026-27 Carabao Cup Second Round Draw Reveals Chelsea, Tottenham, Newcastle Matchups

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

While many top-tier teams like holders Manchester City are yet to join the tournament, these early rounds set up some compelling knockout clashes. Last year’s edition saw a shock when Manchester United was knocked out by fourth-tier Grimsby Town at this stage.

Second Round Draw Details

The draw was made before the first-round match between Plymouth Argyle and Exeter City. Matches are divided into northern and southern sections up until the third round.

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

Northern Section

  • 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

  • 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)

When Are These Matches?

Second round fixtures will happen during the week starting August 24, just after the Premier League season kicks off. The games are slated for midweek but exact dates and kickoff times will be confirmed later following broadcast arrangements.

Why Do Some Premier League Teams Join Now?

Eleven Premier League clubs not involved in European competitions this season enter at this point in the Carabao Cup. The other Premier League teams will only start their campaign from the third round onwards.

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