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EFL Cup third-round draw to be held following Preston vs Everton match

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Last updated Aug 26, 2026

EFL Cup third-round draw to be held following Preston vs Everton match
Summary

The third-round draw for the 2026-27 Carabao Cup is scheduled for Wednesday, 26 August, following the match between Preston North End and Everton. In this round, nine Premier League teams, including Arsenal, Manchester City, and Liverpool, will join 23 first-round winners from the English Football League. The draw will be broadcast live on Sky Sports and will include a pre-draw to determine home and away fixtures for participating Champions League and Europa League teams. The third round matches will take place in two weeks, from 7 and 14 September.

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  • •Third-round draw scheduled for 26 August after Preston vs Everton.
  • •Nine Premier League clubs join 23 EFL winners.
  • •The draw will be live on Sky Sports.
  • •Matches will occur on 7 and 14 September.
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What they're saying
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Nine Premier League clubs taking part in European football join the 23 first-round winners from across the English Football League. Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Aston Villa, Liverpool, Bournemouth, Sunderland, Brighton and Crystal Palace will enter the competition at this stage, as the top eight Premier League clubs from the 2025-26 season plus Crystal Palace as Conference League winners.

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ArsenalAston VillaEvertonLiverpoolManchester CityManchester UnitedChampions LeagueSoccer

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