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The second-round draw for the 2026-27 Carabao Cup took place on Monday, August 10.
This stage of the competition sees some Premier League sides enter proceedings, including Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United.
While most of the biggest teams in the country — including holders Manchester City — are not involved in the tournament yet, these early rounds offer the prospect of some intriguing knockout ties. Last season, Manchester United were eliminated by fourth-tier Grimsby Town at this stage of the cup competition.
Below is the complete draw for this season's second round.
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Carabao Cup second round draw 2026-27
The draw was carried out on Monday, August 10, prior to the first-round game between Plymouth Argyle and Exeter City.
The draw is split into northern and southern regions until the third-round stage.
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 (L1) 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) vs. Coventry City (PL)
- Chelsea (PL) vs. Luton Town (L1)
- Tottenham Hotspur (PL) vs. Charlton Athletic (CH)
When are Carabao Cup second round games?
The matches are due to take place in the week beginning August 24. That is the week after the Premier League season starts.
The full fixture schedule is below.
Tuesday, August 25
| Game | Kickoff time (ET) |
| Cardiff City (CH) vs. Norwich City (CH) | 2 p.m. |
| Doncaster Rovers (L1) vs. Middlesbrough (CH) | 2:30 p.m. |
| Blackburn Rovers (CH) vs. Sheffield United (CH) | 2:45 p.m. |
| Watford (CH) vs. Peterborough United (L1) | 2:45 p.m. |
| Cambridge United (L1) vs. Millwall (CH) | 2:45 p.m. |
| Barnsley (L1) vs. Crewe Alexandra (L2) | 2:45 p.m. |
| Sheffield Wednesday (L1) vs. Wolves (CH) | 2:45 p.m. |
| Plymouth Argyle (L1) vs. Coventry City (PL) | 2:45 p.m. |
| Stevenage (L1) vs. Reading (L1) | 2:45 p.m. |
| Walsall (L2) vs. Leyton Orient (L1) | 2:45 p.m. |
| Blackpool (L1) vs. Lincoln City (CH) | 2:45 p.m. |
| Stoke City (CH) vs. Hull City (PL) | 2:45 p.m. |
| Fleetwood Town (L2) vs. Shrewsbury Town (L2) | 2:45 p.m. |
| Southampton (CH) vs. West Ham United (CH) | 2:45 p.m. |
| Ipswich Town (PL) vs. Leicester City (L1) | 2:45 p.m. |
| Birmingham City (CH) vs. Brentford (PL) | 3 p.m. |
| Nottingham Forest (PL) vs. Leeds United (PL) | 3 p.m. |
Wednesday, August 26
| Game | Kickoff time (ET) |
| Newcastle United (PL) vs. West Brom (CH) | 2:45 p.m. |
| Bradford City (L1) vs. Burnley (CH) | 2:45 p.m. |
| Tottenham Hotspur (PL) vs. Charlton Athletic (CH) | 2:45 p.m. |
| Preston North End (CH) vs. Everton (PL) | 3 p.m. |
Thursday, August 27
| Game | Kickoff time (ET) |
| Chelsea (PL) vs. Luton Town (L1) | 2:30 p.m. |
| Fulham (PL) vs. AFC Wimbledon (L1) | 3 p.m. |
Why do some Premier League teams enter Carabao Cup in the second round?
At this stage, the 11 Premier League teams not competing in European soccer this season enter the draw.
The remaining top-flight teams will not be involved until the third round.
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