Those playing in the Champions League or Europa League this term cannot be drawn against a team also competing in one of those competitions, due to the scheduling of the new European calendar.
That means Arsenal , Tottenham , Manchester United , Manchester City, Liverpool and Aston Villa will be drawn out first against second-round winners, although Chelsea will not be given this privilege as the Europa Conference League’s schedule does not collide with the Carabao Cup in the same way.
When is the Carabao Cup draw?
The draw for the third round will take place tonight, Wednesday August 28, 2024, following the conclusion of Nottingham Forest’s televised all-Premier League second-round clash with Newcastle at the City Ground.
The Carabao Cup draw should therefore take place at around 10.15pm BST if the tie is decided in 90 minutes, with the start time delayed if the game finishes as a draw and goes to penalties.
There will first be a pre-draw before the game to determine the home and away positions of the six European clubs in Bowl One.
Liverpool are the current holders of the Carabao Cup after beating Chelsea in last season’s final (Nick Potts/PA Wire)
How can I watch the Carabao Cup draw?
TV channel: The draw will be shown live on both Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football in the UK, hosted by Mark Chapman.
Live stream: Subscribers will also be able to watch on the Sky Go app, as well as for free on the Sky Sports YouTube page.
LIVE coverage: Follow the draw live with Standard Sport’s blog on Wednesday night.
Carabao Cup third round ball numbers
Ball numbers will be confirmed on the morning of Wednesday August 28, 2024.
When will the Carabao Cup third round be played?
The third-round fixtures will be staggered across two midweeks in September due to the new European schedule.
The first begins Monday September 16, 2024 and the second begins Monday September 23, 2024.
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