The draw for the Carabao Cup second round is completed, determining the match-ups for clubs entering the tournament at this stage. Multiple outlets report that several Premier League teams learn their opponents as the competition’s second-round fixtures are set.
According to reports, 11 Premier League clubs that are not playing in European competitions this season enter the second round. Those clubs are paired with teams from the English Football League, with Championship, League One, and League Two sides among the draw.
Outlets differ mainly in emphasis and the way they present the results. The Independent focuses on how Premier League and EFL teams are grouped for the second round. The Mirror highlights the overall structure and lists opponents for clubs including Chelsea, Newcastle, and Leeds. Vanguard (Nigeria) provides specific headline pairings, including Chelsea hosting Luton and Tottenham (Spurs) facing Charlton, alongside a full list of fixtures.
