Carabao Cup third round draw set for August 26

The draw for the third round of the 2026-27 Carabao Cup will take place on Wednesday, August 26, following the conclusion of the second-round tie between Preston North End and Everton. The event will determine the matchups for 32 clubs, including nine Premier League sides entering the competition for the first time this season.

The draw will be broadcast live on Sky Sports after the final whistle of the Preston versus Everton match, which kicks off at 8 p.m. BST. A pre-draw show is scheduled for approximately 7:20 p.m. to determine the home or away status for the eight clubs involved in European competition. The main draw is expected to begin around 10:15 p.m.

Special conditions will apply to the draw due to clashes with the expanded European fixture calendar. The first eight ties drawn will involve the eight UEFA competition clubs, with their home or away status already set. These teams will be drawn against clubs from the remaining pool, ensuring they cannot face each other before the final eight ties are drawn normally. The nine Premier League clubs entering at this stage are Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Aston Villa, Liverpool, Brighton and Hove Albion,...