Carabao Cup Round Two Draw: Chelsea Face Luton, Spurs Host Charlton

Chelsea will play Luton and Tottenham host Charlton in the Carabao Cup second round, with West Ham facing Southampton and Fulham taking on AFC Wimbledon.

Brit Brief 10/08/2026 17:41

Carabao Cup Round Two Draw: Chelsea Face Luton, Spurs Host Charlton — Carabao Cup R2: Chelsea vs Luton, Spurs vs Charlton

The Carabao Cup second round draw has been made, with Chelsea drawn against Luton Town and Tottenham set to host Charlton Athletic.

Both Chelsea and Tottenham enter the competition earlier than usual after finishing tenth and 17th in the Premier League last season, leaving them without European commitments. They have been handed home ties against lower-league opposition, hoping to avoid an upset when the round takes place in the week commencing August 24.

Key London Derbies and All-Championship Clash

West Ham, relegated from the Premier League last season, face an all-Championship meeting with Southampton at St Mary's after beating Portsmouth in round one. Fulham will host AFC Wimbledon at Craven Cottage in another London derby.

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One standout tie in the Northern section sees Nottingham Forest take on Leeds United at the City Ground.

Remaining European Clubs Enter in Third Round

The Premier League teams competing in Europe this season, including holders Manchester City and last year's beaten finalists Arsenal, will enter in the third round.