2026-27 Carabao Cup Second Round Draw Revealed: Chelsea, Tottenham, Newcastle Find Out Opponents
The draw for the second round of the 2026-27 Carabao Cup took place on Monday, August 10. This round marks the entry of some Premier League clubs such as Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, and Newcastle United.
While many top teams including defending champions Manchester City have yet to join the competition, these early knockout stages promise some compelling matchups. Last season’s tournament saw Manchester United suffer a shock exit at this phase, losing to fourth-tier Grimsby Town.
Complete Second Round Draw for 2026-27 Carabao Cup
The draw was conducted just before the first-round clash between Plymouth Argyle and Exeter City. The competition divides the draw into northern and southern sections through to the third round.
Team classifications:
- PL = Premier League
- CH = Championship
- L1 = League One
- L2 = League Two
Northern Section Matchups
- 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 Matchups
- 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 Matches
These games are set for the week starting August 24, right after the Premier League kicks off. They will mostly take place midweek, but specific dates and kickoff times will be announced once broadcast arrangements are finalized.
Why Do Some Premier League Teams Join in the Second Round?
The 11 Premier League clubs not involved in European competitions enter at this stage. The others will only start competing from the third round onward.
