Carabao Cup second round draw in full as Man Utd and Everton learn opponents

Clubs including Manchester United have learned who they will face in the second round of the 2025/26 Carabao Cup.

The first round of fixtures took place on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, with several Championship sides such as Wrexham, Preston North End, and Bristol City progressing after wins.

Of course, the second round is traditionally when Premier League teams without European commitments enter the competition.

Everton, Leeds United, and notable Man United will all take part in the second round of competition, while holders Newcastle United will sit out until the third round.

Man United last competed in round two back in 2014, they fell to a shock 4-0 defeat against MK Dons 11 years ago.

On that occasion, Will Grigg was certainly on fire as he netted a brace while former Arsenal academy product Benik Afobe also scored twice.

Newcastle United are the holders of the Carabao Cup following last season's triumph over Liverpool. Image: Getty

The Carabao Cup remains regionalised in the early rounds, with the draw split into a southern and northern section until the third round.

Carabao Cup second round draw in full

South Section:

Fulham vs. Bristol City

Norwich City vs. Southampton

Oxford United vs. Brighton

Reading vs. AFC Wimbledon

Bournemouth vs. Brentford

Millwall vs. Coventry City

Wolves vs. West Ham United

Swansea City vs. Plymouth

Bromley vs. Wycombe Wanderers

Cardiff City vs. Cheltenham or Exeter City

Cambridge United vs. Charlton

North Section:

Tranmere or Burton Albion vs. Lincoln City

Accrington Stanley vs. Doncaster Rovers

Wigan Athletic vs. Stockport County

Stoke City vs. Bradford City

Burnley vs. Derby County

Sunderland vs. Huddersfield or Leicester City

Birmingham City or Sheffield United vs. Port Vale

Preston vs. Wrexham

Barnsley or Fleetwood Town vs. Rotherham United

Bolton Wanderers or Sheffield Wednesday vs. Leeds United

Everton vs. Mansfield

Grimsby vs. Manchester United

When are the Carabao Cup second round games?

The second round ties will take place on the week commencing August 25.

Games are expected to be spread across two days, with matches set to be played on Tuesday and Wednesday of that week.

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