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

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

While many top teams, including the reigning champions Manchester City, have yet to join the tournament, these early rounds often provide fascinating knockout matchups. Last year’s event saw Manchester United suffer a shock exit against fourth-tier Grimsby Town at this stage.

Complete Second Round Draw

The draw occurred before the first-round clash between Plymouth Argyle and Exeter City. The tournament 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)

Schedule for Second Round Fixtures

The matches are set for the week starting August 24, coming right after the Premier League season begins. They will likely be played midweek, with exact dates and kickoff times pending confirmation following the broadcast schedule announcements.

Why Some Premier League Clubs Enter at Round Two

At this point in the Carabao Cup, the 11 Premier League teams not participating in European competitions this season step into the tournament. The remaining Premier League sides join later, from the third round onwards.