Chelsea will face Luton Town in the upcoming Carabao Cup, while Tottenham is set to host Charlton in what is anticipated to be a thrilling second-round matchup.
In another notable clash, Southampton will take on West Ham in a match that sees two former Premier League teams compete at St Mary’s Stadium.
From the northern bracket, last season’s Europa League semifinalists Nottingham Forest will host fellow top-tier team Leeds United in a high-stakes fixture.
Chelsea’s last triumph in the Carabao Cup came in 2015 when a John Terry goal and an own goal by Kyle Walker secured a 2-0 victory over Tottenham at Wembley. The club has lifted the League Cup five times in total.
Luton secured their place in the second round following a 3-0 victory against Gillingham Town on Saturday.
Spurs’ face-off against Charlton marks their first encounter since 2011, when Tottenham triumphed with a 3-0 win in the third round of the FA Cup, thanks to a goal from Andros Townsend and a quick brace from Jermain Defoe.
Tottenham’s last Carabao Cup victory occurred in 2008 when Jonathan Woodgate scored in extra time to produce a 2-1 win over Chelsea.
Similar to the first round, the second-round draw has been divided into northern and southern sections, ensuring that teams only face opponents from their own region.
This regional separation is implemented in the early rounds to minimize travel distances for clubs and fans alike.
Nico O’Reilly‘s second-half double against Arsenal at Wembley led Manchester City to their ninth Carabao Cup victory last season. This win also marked Pep Guardiola’s record fifth Cup win as a manager.
The second-round matches are planned for the week starting Monday, August 24, with specific dates and kick-off times yet to be announced.
Complete Draw for the Carabao Cup Second Round
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/Exeter City vs. Coventry City
Chelsea vs. Luton Town
Tottenham Hotspur vs. Charlton Athletic
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