Carabao Cup second-round draw: Chelsea vs Luton, Tottenham vs Charlton, Newcastle vs West Brom
The second-round draw for the Carabao Cup has been announced, featuring several notable matchups including Nottingham Forest versus Leeds. The scheduling of these matches has created logistical challenges for Premier League teams like Fulham and Chelsea due to overlapping broadcast commitments.
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The scheduling conflicts highlight the complex interplay between broadcast rights, police logistics, and the physical demands placed on professional football players.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Nottingham Forest also host Leeds in their opening Premier League game on 22 August
Football issues correspondent Published 10 August 2026 Four-time winners Nottingham Forest will face Leeds in the Carabao Cup in the only all-Premier League tie in the second round of the competition.
Chelsea, who have won the competition five times, will welcome League One Luton to Stamford Bridge, while Tottenham will host Championship side Charlton.
David Moyes will return to Deepdale as Everton visit Preston North End, where he began his managerial career.
Meanwhile, Newcastle will take on second-tier West Brom and Fulham will play AFC Wimbledon at Craven Cottage.
Brentford have a potentially tricky away trip to Birmingham City while Ipswich will play League One Leicester.
Also in the southern section West Ham, who beat Portsmouth in Saturday's first round, travel to fellow Championship side Southampton.
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