Carabao Cup draw LIVE!
The draw for the second round of the Carabao Cup takes place this evening and it’s a early start for Chelsea and Tottenham, in particular, following their respective tenth and 17th-placed Premier League finishes in the 2025-26 campaign. As such, they join the first batch of top-flight sides entering at this stage due to not having any European commitments this season.
Like the Carabao Cup first round, the second round is regionalised. This means those representing the capital - Brentford, Fulham, Charlton, Leyton Orient, Millwall, West Ham and AFC Wimbledon - will avoid long trips up north for a midweek fixture later this month and therefore, the possibility of at least one London derby is significantly high.
Newcastle, winners of this competition in 2025, are in the hat along with the likes of Everton, Leeds, Nottingham Forest and a number of Championship big-hitters hoping to secure a favourable tie. There is still one more game to be played, but not before we discover how the next round will shape up. Follow the draw LIVE below as Chelsea, Spurs and the handful of London clubs learn their Carabao Cup second round fate.
Carabao Cup second round draw latest news
- Carabao Cup draw in full: Chelsea and Tottenham get home ties
Standout ties
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Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United immediately jumps out as does Southampton vs West Ham.
Tough tie for Brentford as they face Birmingham away from home.
Carabao Cup second round draw in full
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Chelsea will face Luton Town, while Tottenham take on Charlton in the Carabao Cup second round.
Both Chelsea and Spurs have entered the domestic cup competition earlier than usual due to not having any European commitments after finishing tenth and 17th in the Premier League last season.
And they have been paired at home to lower league opposition, meaning they will be hoping to avoid a major cup upset as the second round of the competition takes place the week commencing August 24.
Carabao Cup draw
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Tottenham vs Charlton Athletic
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Chelsea vs Luton Town
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Plymouth or Exeter vs Coventry City
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Fulham vs AFC Wimbledon
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Watford vs Peterborough
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Southampton vs West Ham
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Birmingham City vs Brentford
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Cambridge United vs Millwall
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Stevenage vs Reading
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Cardiff City vs Norwich City
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Ipswich Town vs Leicester City
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Walsall vs Leyton Orient
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Now it’s time for the Southern section!
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Fleetwood Town vs Shrewsbury Town
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Bradford City vs Burnley
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Sheffield Wednesday vs Wolves
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Blackpool vs Lincoln City
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Preston North End vs Everton
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Barnsley vs Crewe Alexandra
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Doncaster Rovers vs Middlesbrough
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Nottingham Forest vs Leeds
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Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United
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Newcastle vs West Brom
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Stoke City vs Hull City
Draw time!
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Right, it's time!
The draw is split into north and south. The northern section will go first.
11 Premier League teams join this stage.
HERE WE GO!
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The Carabao Cup second round draw is now just moments away!
The mission to dethrone Manchester City continues.
Carabao Cup draw - LIVE
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For the Premier League teams, the Carabao Cup second round ties will fall after their opening games of the season.
As a result, Xabi Alonso’s first home game as Chelsea manager could be in the Carabao Cup,
Carabao Cup draw
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And here’s a reminder of the ball numbers in the south section.
South Section
1. AFC Wimbledon
2. Birmingham City
3. Brentford
4. Cambridge United
5. Cardiff City
6. Charlton Athletic
7. Chelsea
8. Coventry City
9. Fulham
10. Ipswich Town
11. Leicester City
12. Leyton Orient
13. Luton Town
14. Millwall
15. Norwich City
16. Peterborough
17. Reading
18. Southampton
19. Stevenage
20. Tottenham
21. Walsall
22. Watford
23. West Ham
24. Plymouth or Exeter
Carabao Cup draw
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Here is a quick reminder of the ball numbers for the Carabao Cup second round draw.
North Section
1. Barnsley
2. Blackburn Rovers
3. Blackpool
4. Bradford City
5. Burnley
6. Crewe Alexandra
7. Doncaster Rovers
8. Everton
9. Fleetwood Town
10. Hull City
11. Leeds
12. Lincoln City
13. Middlesbrough
14. Newcastle
15. Nottingham Forest
16. Preston North End
17. Sheffield United
18. Sheffield Wednesday
19. Shrewsbury Town
20. Stoke City
21. West Brom
22. Wolves
Carabao Cup highlights
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A remarkable penalty shootout took place between QPR and Millwall in round one.
FOUR penalty saves! That’s insane! 🤯#EFL | #CarabaoCup pic.twitter.com/0y8HRDldnQ
— Carabao Cup (@Carabao_Cup) August 8, 2026
Plymouth vs Exeter team news
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Your Greens to take on Exeter City in the Devon Derby 📋
— Plymouth Argyle FC (@Argyle) August 10, 2026
©️ Harding captains the side
🚀 Evans and Pepple lead the line
🌱 @PAFCAcademy forward Sharpe in the squad pic.twitter.com/2VC8yC8sJD
Your Devon Derby Grecian XI 🔴⚪️
— Exeter City FC (@OfficialECFC) August 10, 2026
Brought to you by @HuntersExeter 🤝#ECFC #OurWay pic.twitter.com/gUH9kyLtsm
Not long now!
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The Carabao Cup second round draw is due to start in around 15 minutes!
Can Newcastle repeat 2025 success?
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To say it has been a difficult summer for Newcastle would be an understatement.
Eddie Howe has left, Anthony Gordon sold, Sandro Tonali sold, Bruno Guimaraes sold, transfer targets choosing other clubs among other things.
It feels like a lifetime when winning the Carabao Cup was supposed to usher in a new era at St James’ Park.
Chelsea up for the cup
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Chelsea are looking to win the League Cup for a sixth time in their history.
But can you believe it’s over a decade since they last lifted this trophy?
Xabi Alonso has been appointed to get Chelsea over the line when it comes to domestic cup finals.
Tottenham target silverware
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Tottenham last won the Carabao Cup in 2008, but have reached three finals since.
After two seasons finishing 17th in the Premier League, Spurs are looking upwards after splashing the cash this summer.
A deep cup run will be at the top of Roberto De Zerbi’s agenda.
Carabao Cup draw simulated
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As we wait for the actual draw, we’ve decided to have some fun by using a draw simulator to determine the Carabao Cup second round ties.
The results were fascinating with Preston vs Newcastle the standout fixture from the north section. We also got Chelsea vs West Ham...
A sign of things to come?
West Ham out to improve
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Last season at this stage of the competition, West Ham were beaten 3-2 by Wolves.
That brought their Carabao Cup journey came to an abrupt end and ultimately played a part in Graham Potter’s sacking the following month.
Can the Hammers go one step further this season?
Sheffield United hit top form
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One of the best goals from round one!
Counter-attacking football at its very best by @SheffieldUnited! 👏#EFL | #CarabaoCup pic.twitter.com/chCbxLhNAZ
— Carabao Cup (@Carabao_Cup) August 9, 2026
Can Chelsea and Tottenham face each other?
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Yes! Neither Chelsea or Tottenham will like it, but it is possible we will get a League Cup second-round derby.
Unlike the third round, which is seeded, there is no rule preventing the two biggest teams in the draw being drawn against each other.
In fact, the draw mechanics will see the draw again split into north and south sections - to prevent lengthy travel times - which, in turn, reduced the pool and heightens the chances of a Chelsea vs Spurs clash.
In previous years, the third round was seeded to preview teams competing in Europe facing each other. It was to aid the scheduling, rather than the teams with extra commitments.
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Carabao Cup first-round results
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Southern Section
Bristol City 0-1 Walsall
Wycombe 1-2 Stevenage
Cambridge 2-1 Barnet
QPR 1-1 Millwall (0-2 pens)
Gillingham 0-3 Luton
Cardiff 3-2 Swindon
Bristol Rovers 0-1 Peterborough
Watford 1-0 Crawley
Norwich 4-1 MK Dons
Leyton Orient 2-0 Oxford
Bromley 1-1 Reading (4-5 pens)
Swansea 0-1 Birmingham
West Ham 3-1 Portsmouth
AFC Wimbledon 1-1 Newport (5-4 pens)
Leicester 1-0 Northampton
Cheltenham 1-3 Charlton
Colchester 0-2 Southampton
Carabao Cup first-round results
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Northern Section
Middlesbrough 1-0 Wrexham
Wolves 3-0 Port Vale
Barnsley 1-1 Wigan (6-5 pens)
Stockport 1-1 Doncaster (4-5 pens)
Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 Bolton
Fleetwood 1-0 Chesterfield
Crewe 2-1 Accrington Stanley
Stoke 2-0 Oldham
Burnley 1-1 Notts County (4-3 pens)
Derby 1-2 Lincoln
Bradford 2-0 Rochdale
Burton 1-2 Blackburn
Salford 1-1 Shrewsbury (3-4 pens)
Grimsby 1-3 Blackpool
Preston 1-1 Huddersfield (4-3 pens)
Rotherham 1-4 West Brom
Mansfield 0-3 Sheffield United
Tonight's action
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One remaining first-round tie will be played tonight, following the draw for the second round.
Plymouth vs Exeter
WE ARE BACK 🤩 pic.twitter.com/7OY06NnInA
— Plymouth Argyle FC (@Argyle) August 10, 2026
West Ham beat Portsmouth
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Valentin ‘Taty’ Castellanos scored twice in an emphatic comeback win as West Ham beat Portsmouth 3-1 in front of the largest-ever crowd at a Carabao Cup first-round match.
The Argentine’s brace helped get the Hammers’ season off to a winning start and propelled them through to the second round, two months after suffering Premier League relegation.
Who is conducting the Carabao Cup second round draw?
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The draw will be hosted by Sky Sports presenter David Prutton and conducted by pundits Jobi McAnuff and Jamie Mackie.
When will the Carabao Cup second round ties be played?
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The Carabao Cup second round ties are pencilled in for the week commencing August 24th.
Ball numbers
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South Section
1. AFC Wimbledon
2. Birmingham City
3. Brentford
4. Cambridge United
5. Cardiff City
6. Charlton Athletic
7. Chelsea
8. Coventry City
9. Fulham
10. Ipswich Town
11. Leicester City
12. Leyton Orient
13. Luton Town
14. Millwall
15. Norwich City
16. Peterborough
17. Reading
18. Southampton
19. Stevenage
20. Tottenham
21. Walsall
22. Watford
23. West Ham
24. Plymouth or Exeter
Ball numbers
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North Section
1. Barnsley
2. Blackburn Rovers
3. Blackpool
4. Bradford City
5. Burnley
6. Crewe Alexandra
7. Doncaster Rovers
8. Everton
9. Fleetwood Town
10. Hull City
11. Leeds
12. Lincoln City
13. Middlesbrough
14. Newcastle
15. Nottingham Forest
16. Preston North End
17. Sheffield United
18. Sheffield Wednesday
19. Shrewsbury Town
20. Stoke City
21. West Brom
22. Wolves
How to watch
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TV channel: The Carabao Cup second-round draw will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also watch it unfold live online via the Sky Go app.
UK viewers can watch the draw for free on the Sky Sports Football YouTube channel
Live blog: You can follow all the action right here via Standard Sport’s live blog.
Carabao Cup draw live
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Hello and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of the Carabao Cup second round draw.
The first batch of Premier League teams who are not involved in European competitions this season now enter the fold.
So that means Chelsea and Tottenham are in the hat. The draw is scheduled for around 7.20pm BST.
