The Carabao Cup second round draw took place on August 11, 2026, with Premier League clubs not involved in European competition entering the competition. Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur were among the teams learning their opponents.
According to the draw, Chelsea will face League One side Burton Albion at home, while Tottenham will travel to Championship club Coventry City. The matches are scheduled to be played during the week commencing August 24, 2026.
The draw was broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK, with fans able to follow updates via the official EFL website and social media channels. All second round ties are scheduled to be completed by the end of August.
Other notable ties include Newcastle United hosting Leeds United, and Aston Villa traveling to Sheffield Wednesday. The full list of fixtures is available on the EFL website.
