Carabao Cup Second Round Draw: Chelsea, Tottenham, Newcastle Discover Their 2026-27 Opponents

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

Most of the top teams, such as holders Manchester City, have yet to enter the tournament, but these early rounds promise some exciting knockout fixtures. Last season featured a shock exit when Manchester United lost to fourth-tier Grimsby Town at this stage.

Complete Second Round Draw for 2026-27

The draw was conducted before the first-round match between Plymouth Argyle and Exeter City. The competition is divided into northern and southern sections until the third round.

• 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)

Scheduling of Second Round Fixtures

These matches are scheduled for the week starting August 24, shortly after the Premier League kicks off its new season. Most ties will likely be midweek games, though exact dates and kick-off times will be confirmed once broadcasting plans are finalized.

Why Do Certain Premier League Teams Join at This Stage?

This round welcomes 11 Premier League sides not involved in European competitions this season. Teams competing in Europe will only join the Carabao Cup from the third round onwards.