The Carabao Cup second-round draw is expected to take place on Monday 10 August live on Sky Sports Main Event, during the broadcast of Plymouth vs Exeter – the last game of the first round. The exact time of the draw has not been confirmed.
The eight top-flight teams entering the Carabao Cup in the second round have been confirmed. These teams include Brentford, Chelsea, Fulham, Newcastle, Everton, Leeds, Nottingham Forest, and Tottenham.
The first-round draw has already taken place, featuring a mix of Championship and League One sides. Featured ties include a Devon derby between Plymouth and Exeter, while a battle of Championship promotion-chasers will go down at the Riverside Stadium when Middlesbrough host Wrexham.
The second round will remain regionalised with the draw split into southern and northern sections. This means that teams from different regions of England will be competing against each other.
The Carabao Cup is an annual knockout competition that features teams from the top four tiers of English football. The competition kicks off over the weekend, with 68 EFL sides seeking to come through the first round unscathed.
Chelsea, the headline act entering the competition, will be looking to make an impact under new manager Xabi Alonso. Alonso is hoping to set the tone in his bid for debut-season silverware after a disappointing 2025/26 season.
The second round will feature a mix of Premier League and EFL sides, with the draw taking place on Monday 10 August. Fans can tune in to Sky Sports Main Event to see the draw take place live.
The Carabao Cup is an important competition for teams looking to win silverware. It provides a chance for teams to compete against each other and test their skills against top opponents.
The draw will be a significant moment for the teams entering the competition. Fans will be eagerly awaiting the outcome to see who their team will be facing in the next round.
The Carabao Cup second-round draw is expected to take place on Monday 10 August live on Sky Sports Main Event, during the broadcast of Plymouth vs Exeter – the last game of the first round. The exact time of the draw has not been confirmed, but if it follows suit of last year's draw, it will take place during the build-up of the match at around 7:20pm.
Source: Yahoo Sports
