London, England – August 15, 2024 – The draw for the second round of the Carabao Cup has thrown up some intriguing clashes as Premier League heavyweights prepare to lock horns with lower league opposition.
The competition, which is split into Northern and Southern sections in the early rounds, will see the likes of Burnley, Luton Town, and 13 other Premier League clubs without European commitments enter the fray.
The draw, conducted by the English Football League (EFL), has set the stage for a series of exciting matches scheduled for the week commencing August 26.
Premier League Teams Face Stern Tests
With the likes of Newcastle United, Southampton, and Crystal Palace drawn against Championship opposition, there is potential for upsets as lower league teams look to cause a stir.
Full List of Carabao Cup Round 2 Fixtures
Southern Section:
- Coventry City vs. Oxford United
- Swansea City vs. Wycombe Wanderers
- AFC Wimbledon vs. Ipswich Town
- Birmingham City vs. Fulham
- Watford vs. Plymouth Argyle
- West Ham United vs. Bournemouth
- Queens Park Rangers vs. Luton Town
- Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Crawley Town
- Crystal Palace vs. Norwich City
- Cardiff City vs. Southampton
- Millwall vs. Leyton Orient
- Colchester United vs. Brentford
Northern Section:
- Grimsby Town vs. Sheffield Wednesday
- Everton vs. Doncaster Rovers
- Blackburn Rovers vs. Blackpool
- Fleetwood Town vs. Rotherham United
- Shrewsbury Town vs. Bolton Wanderers
- Nottingham Forest vs. Newcastle United
- Barrow vs. Derby County
- Leicester City vs. Tranmere Rovers
- Middlesbrough vs. Stoke City
- Barnsley vs. Sheffield United
- Harrogate Town vs. Preston North End
- Walsall vs. Huddersfield Town
- Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Burnley
As the competition progresses, fans can expect plenty of drama and excitement as teams battle it out for a place in the later rounds and the ultimate prize of lifting the Carabao Cup
