The Carabao Cup third-round draw was confirmed on Wednesday, 26 August 2026, setting up a headline clash between Liverpool and Tottenham at Anfield. The draw also handed Everton a home tie against Wolves and sent Newcastle on a trip to Millwall, while Premier League champions Arsenal will travel to Ipswich Town. Manchester United face Brighton, the side that eliminated them from last season's FA Cup at Old Trafford. Read also: Liverpool Near Barcola Deal, Alvarez Saga Twists, Chelsea….
Other notable pairings include Coventry City hosting Aston Villa in a Midlands derby, holders Manchester City welcoming Norwich City, and Brentford making the short trip to Reading. Bournemouth will host Lincoln City, while Crystal Palace face Middlesbrough at home. West Ham United await the winner of Fulham versus AFC Wimbledon, and Chelsea's opponent will be decided after their second-round match against Luton Town on Thursday night, with the winner potentially hosting Leeds United.
“Everton host Wolves and Newcastle face a tricky visit to Millwall, while Sunderland host Hull in another all-Premier League tie.”
— The Independent
The remaining lower-league ties feature Sheffield United at Fleetwood Town, Leyton Orient at home to Bradford City, and Peterborough United versus Barnsley. Sunderland will host Hull City in an all-Premier League tie. The two outstanding second-round matches — Chelsea versus Luton Town and Fulham versus AFC Wimbledon — are set for Thursday night, with the winners joining the third-round lineup.
All third-round fixtures are scheduled across the weeks beginning 7 September and 14 September. The five Premier League clubs involved in this season's Champions League will play their ties in the second week to accommodate European commitments, and the eight teams in the Champions League and Europa League were kept apart in the draw.
“The third-round fixtures will be held across the weeks commencing 7 September and 14 September.”
— The Independent
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