Chelsea to face Luton Town in EFL Cup second round draw
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 12:14 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Chelsea has been drawn against Luton Town in the second round of the EFL Cup, scheduled for the week of August 24. This home match at Stamford Bridge pits the Premier League club against the League One side, which is managed by Jack Wilshere. Other notable fixtures include Tottenham Hotspur facing Charlton Athletic and Newcastle United hosting West Bromwich Albion. Eleven Premier League teams are joining the competition at this stage, with Chelsea looking to make a significant cup run. The draw includes several all-London matches and other intriguing matchups across the competition.
- •Chelsea hosts Luton Town in the EFL Cup second round.
- •Match scheduled for the week commencing August 24.
- •Spurs draw Charlton Athletic; Newcastle meets West Brom.
- •Eleven Premier League clubs entering this round of the competition.
- •Chelsea seeks to break their Wembley duck in cup competitions.
- 12:34 AMESPN Soccer — Carabao Cup R2: Chelsea-Luton, Spurs-Charlton
- 7:32 PMThe Guardian Sport — Carabao Cup second-round draw: Chelsea host Luton, Forest at home to Leeds
- 7:15 PMYahoo Sports — Full EFL Cup draw: Chelsea handed home tie against Luton Town as Spurs take on Charlton and Newcastle lock horns with West Brom
"Spurs will play Charlton, Preston v Everton Brentford away at Birmingham; Ipswich v Leicester Five-time winners Chelsea have been handed a home draw against League One Luton in the second round of the Carabao Cup. Chelsea’s new manager, Xabi Alonso, will begin the club’s attempt to win the competition for the first time since 2015 later this month. Fellow Premier League side Tottenham have also benefited from a home draw, against Championship opponents Charlton. Continue reading...
"Chelsea have been handed a favourable home draw against League One outfit Luton Town in the second round of the EFL Cup.The Blues are among 11 Premier League sides entering the competition at this sta...
"Chelsea have been drawn to face Luton Town in the Carabao Cup, while Tottenham will host Charlton in the standout fixtures of the second-round round.
Sources
External links- ESPN SoccerAug 11, 2026, 12:34 AMCarabao Cup R2: Chelsea-Luton, Spurs-Charlton
Chelsea have been drawn to face Luton Town in the Carabao Cup, while Tottenham will host Charlton in the standout fixtures of the second-round round.
- The Guardian SportAug 10, 2026, 7:32 PMCarabao Cup second-round draw: Chelsea host Luton, Forest at home to Leeds
Spurs will play Charlton, Preston v Everton Brentford away at Birmingham; Ipswich v Leicester Five-time winners Chelsea have been handed a home draw against League One Luton in the second round of the Carabao Cup. Chelsea’s new manager, Xabi Alonso, will begin the club’s attempt to win the competition for the first time since 2015 later this month. Fellow Premier League side Tottenham have also benefited from a home draw, against Championship opponents Charlton. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 7:15 PMFull EFL Cup draw: Chelsea handed home tie against Luton Town as Spurs take on Charlton and Newcastle lock horns with West Brom
Chelsea have been handed a favourable home draw against League One outfit Luton Town in the second round of the EFL Cup.The Blues are among 11 Premier League sides entering the competition at this sta...
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