Headline: Carabao Cup Third Round Draw to Take Place Tonight
The draw for the Carabao Cup third round occurs tonight, welcoming additional teams from the Premier League, including the reigning champions Manchester City, as they learn their upcoming opponents in the competition.
Most top-tier clubs, including Chelsea and Tottenham, entered the tournament during the second round. This phase also sees participation from teams engaged in European competitions this season, with Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester United among those joining at this stage.
The involvement of these clubs means the third round matches will be spread over two midweeks, allowing teams in the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League to effectively manage their schedules.
According to The Independent, the draw will occur during the broadcast of the Preston vs. Everton match on Wednesday evening.
When is the Carabao Cup third round draw?
The draw for the Carabao Cup third round is set for Wednesday, 26 August. It will take place after the conclusion of the second round match between Preston and Everton, which starts at 8pm BST, suggesting that the draw could begin at approximately 10:15pm BST.
How can I watch the Carabao Cup draw?
Fans can watch the Carabao Cup third-round draw live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football following the Preston vs. Everton match. A pre-draw show will air before the game, with the draw occurring right after the final whistle. Sky Sports subscribers can also view the draw live through the Sky Go app.
Which teams are involved?
In total, 32 teams will be part of the draw, which includes 23 winners from the second round and nine additional Premier League clubs competing in European tournaments this season.
Carabao Cup draw ball numbers
The ball numbers for the draw will be confirmed later today ahead of the event.
When will the Carabao Cup third round be played?
The third round of the Carabao Cup is scheduled for consecutive weeks, commencing on September 7 and continuing on September 14. The matches will be held midweek as single-leg fixtures, with winning teams advancing to the fourth round.
The draw for the Carabao Cup third round takes place tonight as more teams from the Premier League, including current cup winners Manchester City, enter the competition and learn who they will face.
Most top-flight clubs, such as Chelsea and Tottenham, entered the tournament in the second round with those who are competing in European competitions this season now involved as well. Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United are among those to enter at this stage.
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Their participation also means that the third round will be played across two midweeks in order for the teams involved in the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League to juggle their match schedules.
The Independent understands that the third round will take place during the broadcast of Preston v Everton on Wednesday evening.
Here’s everything you need to know about the draw:
When is the Carabao Cup third round draw?
The draw for the Carabao Cup third round will take place on Wednesday 26 August. It will follow the conclusion of the second round tie between Preston and Everton which kicks off at 8pm BST, meaning the draw could start at around 10.15pm BST.
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How can I watch the Carabao Cup draw?
The Carabao Cup third-round draw will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football following the conclusion of Preston v Everton. The Independent understands a pre-draw show will happen before the game and the draw will take place after the final whistle.
Sky Sports subscribers will also be able to watch the draw live online via the Sky Go app.
Which teams are involved?
32 teams are involved in the draw including 23 winners of second round ties and nine additional Premier League clubs who are also competing in European competitions this season.
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Carabao Cup draw ball numbers
The ball numbers will be confirmed on this morning ahead of the draw.
When will the Carabao Cup third round be played?
The third round of the Carabao Cup is scheduled to take place across consecutive weeks, starting on September 7 and September 14. The ties will be played midweek as single-leg fixtures with the winners progressing to the fourth round.
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