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

The draw for the second round of the Carabao Cup 2026-27 took place on Monday, August 10. This phase introduces several Premier League teams, including Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, and Newcastle United, as they begin their journey in the knockout tournament.

Most of the leading clubs, such as reigning champions Manchester City, have yet to join the competition. Early rounds often deliver surprising matchups; last season, Manchester United suffered a shock exit after losing to 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. Matches remain regionally divided into northern and southern sections through the third round.

• PL = Premier League team
• CH = Championship team
• L1 = League One team
• L2 = League Two team

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)

Scheduling Details for Second Round

Second-round fixtures are scheduled for the week starting August 24, shortly after the Premier League's opening weekend. The games will likely take place midweek, though precise dates and kick-off times will be confirmed later once broadcasters finalize the schedule.

Reason Behind Premier League Teams Joining Now

This round welcomes 11 Premier League sides not participating in European competitions this season. Clubs engaged in Europe will enter the Carabao Cup starting from the third round.