August 29, (THEWILL) – Liverpool will face West Ham in the standout match of the Carabao Cup third round, following the completion of Wednesday evening’s second-round games.
The draw for the next stage of the competition has thrown up several interesting fixtures, including English Premier League champions Manchester City hosting Watford and Chelsea welcoming League Two side Barrow to Stamford Bridge.
AFC Wimbledon, who pulled off an upset by defeating EPL team Ipswich on penalties, have been rewarded with an away trip to Newcastle United. In another notable pairing, Coventry City will take on Tottenham Hotspur in a repeat of a classic cup final from years past. Manchester United have been drawn at home to Barnsley, while Arsenal will host Bolton Wanderers.
The third round will see several lower-league clubs facing top-flight opposition. Wycombe Wanderers will welcome Aston Villa, Walsall are set to play Leicester City, and Leyton Orient will travel to Brentford. Charlie Adam, the manager of Fleetwood Town, will return to familiar territory when his team visits Stoke City.
Other matches in the draw include Blackpool versus Sheffield Wednesday, Preston North End against Fulham, Everton taking on Southampton, QPR facing Crystal Palace, and Brighton and Hove Albion meeting Wolverhampton Wanderers. The fixtures are scheduled to take place in the week beginning October 30.
The Carabao Cup, also known as the EFL Cup, is one of the major domestic cup competitions in English football. It offers clubs from lower divisions the opportunity to compete against EPL teams and potentially earn a place in European competition. The tournament has a rich history of producing upsets and memorable moments, making it a popular fixture in the football calendar.
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