Carabao Cup second round begins with 11 Premier League teams in action
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 12:28 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

The Carabao Cup second round kicks off this week, featuring 11 Premier League teams, all live on Sky Sports. Matches include Nottingham Forest facing Leeds on August 25, Chelsea hosting Luton on August 27, and Newcastle taking on West Brom. These fixtures come as teams prepare to advance in the tournament, with the nine Premier League clubs engaged in European competitions joining in the third round. Recent league encounters set the stage for potential rivalries, Nottingham Forest's recent loss to Leeds.
- •Nottingham Forest plays Leeds on August 25.
- •Chelsea competes against Luton on August 27.
- •Newcastle faces West Brom on August 26.
- •Tottenham plays Charlton on August 26.
- •Eleven Premier League teams enter the second round.
"The Carabao Cup is back for the 2026/27 season, with every second-round tie live on Sky Sports!
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