The Carabao Cup 2026-27 second-round draw has produced several interesting matchups, with Chelsea set to host Luton Town while Tottenham Hotspur will face Charlton Athletic.
Newcastle United will also enter the competition with a home meeting against West Bromwich Albion, as 11 Premier League clubs join the Carabao Cup at the second-round stage.
Chelsea vs Luton headlines the draw
Chelsea have been handed a home tie against Luton Town at Stamford Bridge.
The London club will be looking to make a strong start to its Carabao Cup campaign, while Luton will aim to produce a major upset against Premier League opposition.
Tottenham Hotspur will also begin their campaign at home, with Charlton Athletic travelling to north London for an all-London-area encounter.
Newcastle United have been drawn at home against West Bromwich Albion in another eye-catching fixture.
Full Carabao Cup second-round draw
Northern Section
- Stoke City vs Hull City
- Newcastle United vs West Bromwich Albion
- Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United
- Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United
- Doncaster Rovers vs Middlesbrough
- Barnsley vs Crewe Alexandra
- Preston North End vs Everton
- Blackpool vs Lincoln City
- Sheffield Wednesday vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
- Bradford City vs Burnley
- Fleetwood Town vs Shrewsbury Town
Southern Section
- Walsall vs Leyton Orient
- Ipswich Town vs Leicester City
- Cardiff City vs Norwich City
- Stevenage vs Reading
- Cambridge United vs Millwall
- Birmingham City vs Brentford
- Southampton vs West Ham United
- Watford vs Peterborough United
- Fulham vs AFC Wimbledon
- Plymouth Argyle vs Coventry City
- Chelsea vs Luton Town
- Tottenham Hotspur vs Charlton Athletic
When will the Carabao Cup second-round matches be played?
The second-round fixtures are scheduled to take place during the week commencing August 24, 2026.
The third round will then be played during the weeks commencing September 7 and September 14, with the remaining Premier League clubs entering the competition at that stage.
With several Premier League teams now involved, the second round promises plenty of intriguing fixtures as clubs begin their journey toward Carabao Cup glory.
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