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·15 August 2024
Report: Carabao Cup Second Round Draw
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EPL Index
·15 August 2024
The Carabao Cup second-round draw has set the stage for an intriguing mix of fixtures, with several Premier League clubs discovering their opponents. As the competition heats up, Brentford, Crystal Palace, Fulham, and West Ham will all be looking to progress when the ties take place in the week commencing Monday, 26 August.
Brentford faces a trip to League Two side Colchester United, who edged past Reading on penalties in the first round. For Crystal Palace, a home tie against Championship side Norwich City offers a different challenge, as they look to advance in front of their fans at Selhurst Park.
Fulham, fresh from a solid Premier League start, will travel to Birmingham City, a League One club hoping to cause an upset. Meanwhile, West Ham is set for an all-Premier League clash as they host Bournemouth at the London Stadium, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the second-round matchups.
The draw has also thrown up some interesting London derbies. AFC Wimbledon will host Ipswich Town, while Millwall takes on Leyton Orient in a fixture that promises to bring plenty of intensity. Queens Park Rangers, meanwhile, will entertain Luton Town in another all-Championship encounter.
In the Northern section of the draw, Everton will travel to Doncaster Rovers, while Nottingham Forest faces a challenging tie against Newcastle United. Other notable fixtures include Leicester City hosting Tranmere Rovers and Wolverhampton Wanderers welcoming Burnley in another all-Premier League contest.
As teams prepare for these crucial matches, the Carabao Cup second round promises excitement and drama. Clubs across the divisions will be eager to make their mark, with the dream of lifting the trophy in the back of their minds.
Coventry City v Oxford United
Swansea City v Wycombe Wanderers
AFC Wimbledon v Ipswich Town
Birmingham City v Fulham
Watford v Plymouth Argyle
West Ham United v Bournemouth
Queens Park Rangers v Luton Town
Brighton & Hove Albion v Crawley Town
Crystal Palace v Norwich City
Cardiff City v Southampton
Millwall v Leyton Orient
Colchester United v Brentford
Grimsby Town v Sheffield Wednesday
Everton v Doncaster Rovers
Blackburn Rovers v Blackpool
Fleetwood Town v Rotherham United
Shrewsbury Town v Bolton Wanderers
Nottingham Forest v Newcastle United
Barrow v Derby County
Leicester City v Tranmere Rovers
Middlesbrough v Stoke City
Barnsley v Sheffield United
Harrogate Town v Preston North End
Walsall v Huddersfield Town
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Burnley