Carabao Cup Second Round Draw: Chelsea, Tottenham, Newcastle Find Out Opponents for 2026-27

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

Although some of the biggest names in English football, such as defending champions Manchester City, have yet to join the tournament, this stage promises intriguing knockout clashes. In last season’s second round, Manchester United faced an unexpected exit after losing to fourth-tier side Grimsby Town.

Complete Second Round Draw (Northern and Southern Sections)

The draw is divided into northern and southern regions until the third round arrives. Teams are labeled as follows: PL = Premier League, CH = Championship, L1 = League One, and L2 = League Two.

• 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)
• 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 the Second Round Matches

Matches will be played during the week beginning August 24, right after the Premier League has kicked off its new season. These fixtures are expected to take place midweek, though precise dates and kickoff times will be confirmed once broadcasting details are finalized.

Why Do Some Premier League Clubs Enter at This Stage?

At this point, the 11 Premier League teams not involved in European competitions for the season join the Carabao Cup. The other top-flight teams will enter the tournament in the third round.