Carabao Cup Third-Round Draw: Key Matches and Schedule
BBC Sport reports on the Carabao Cup third-round draw, highlighting notable matches and the tournament’s schedule:
- Liverpool to face Tottenham: The Reds will take on their London rivals in the third round.
- Premier League Teams Enter: Nine teams playing in Europe’s top two competitions, including Arsenal, Manchester City, and Manchester United, join the competition in this round.
- Match Dates: To avoid clashing with Champions League and Europa League, games will be played during the weeks beginning September 7th and 14th.
Full Draw Details:
- Crystal Palace v Middlesbrough
- Manchester United v Brighton
- Manchester City v Norwich
- Sunderland v Hull
- Ipswich v Arsenal
- Coventry v Aston Villa
- Bournemouth v Lincoln
- Liverpool v Tottenham
- Chelsea or Luton v Leeds
- Millwall v Newcastle
- Fleetwood v Sheffield United
- Everton v Wolves
- Leyton Orient v Bradford
- Reading v Brentford
- Peterborough v Barnsley
- West Ham v Fulham or AFC Wimbledon
(Note: The text does not provide specific details about the final two places in the draw, which will be determined after Thursday’s matches.)
