Excitement is building for the third round of the 2024–2025 Carabao Cup when Premier League powerhouses Arsenal, Manchester United, and Chelsea enter the competition.
These clubs, along with 29 others, are back in the mix after missing the previous rounds because of their obligations in Europe.
The draw, which will take place over two weeks, features exciting games between Arsenal and Bolton, Manchester United and Barnsley, and Liverpool and West Ham.
With 32 teams competing for a spot in the next round, fans can expect high-stakes action as the tournament heats up.
The draw was confirmed late Wednesday night following the conclusion of the fourth round fixtures.
It was conducted by Les Ferdinand and Michael Dawson with Mark Chapman the presenter, reports Sky.
“A new rule change means that the third round draw will have some differences to usual, it means that the third round will be split over two separate weeks with six of the seven teams competing in Europe not being eligible to face each other,” says English Football League.
Therefore, Arsenal and Tottenham will be in the group drawn first. Chelsea are slightly different due to the Conference League not starting until October.
There’s some interesting games in there, as a reminder, Arsenal take on Bolton, Tottenham travel to Coventry and Chelsea host Barrow.
The ties will be played on the weeks commencing September 16 & 23.
Here is a full list of all fixtures scheduled for September 17 with others to be decided to be played between 16 and 23 based on team availability.
This is as obtained from the EFL website early Thursday morning.
Tie 16
Chelsea vs Barrow
Tie 15
AFC Wimbledon vs Newcastle
Tie 14
Brighton vs Wolves
Tie 13
Stoke vs Fleetwood
Tie 12
QPR vs Crystal Palace
Tie 11
Everton vs Southampton
Tie 10
Preston vs Fulham
Tie 9
Blackpool vs Sheffs Wednesday
Tie 8
Brentford vs Leyton Orient
Tie 7
Walsall vs Leicester
Tie 6
Coventry vs Tottenham
Tie 5
Wycombe vs Aston Villa
Tie 4
Manchester United vs Barnsley
Tie 3
Arsenal vs Bolton
Tie 2
Man City vs Watford
Tie 1
Liverpool vs West Ham
The EFL Cup, commonly known as the League Cup, and currently branded as the Carabao Cup due to sponsorship, is an annual knockout tournament in men’s domestic football in England.
