The stage is set for one of the most anticipated nights in the domestic football calendar as the Carabao Cup third round draw takes centre stage this evening. Following a thrilling second round that saw Premier League heavyweights enter the fray, all eyes turn to the draw that could produce some spectacular early-season clashes.
When and Where to Watch the Draw
Football fans won't want to miss a moment of the action. The draw is scheduled to commence at approximately 10:15 PM BST this evening, Wednesday, August 28th. The event will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Football and their flagship Sky Sports Main Event channel, ensuring no one misses the unveiling of these crucial fixtures.
The All-Important Ball Numbers
The draw mechanics are simple yet thrilling. Each remaining club has been assigned a ball number, determining their fate. The full list of ball numbers for the third round is as follows:
- 1: AFC Bournemouth
- 2: Arsenal
- 3: Aston Villa
- 4: Brentford
- 5: Brighton & Hove Albion
- 6: Chelsea
- 7: Crystal Palace
- 8: Everton
- 9: Fulham
- 10: Ipswich Town
- 11: Leicester City
- 12: Liverpool
- 13: Manchester City
- 14: Manchester United
- 15: Newcastle United
- 16: Nottingham Forest
- 17: Southampton
- 18: Tottenham Hotspur
- 19: West Ham United
- 20: Wolverhampton Wanderers
- 21: Wycombe Wanderers
- 22: Peterborough United
- 23: Port Vale
- 24: Mansfield Town
- 25: Stevenage
- 26: Crawley Town
- 27: Bolton Wanderers
- 28: Barrow
- 29: Leeds United
- 30: Millwall
- 31: Gillingham
- 32: Norwich City
What Comes Next?
The third round ties are poised to be played across the week commencing September 16th, offering a midweek feast of football. This stage of the competition is renowned for producing giant-killings and unforgettable moments, setting the trajectory for which teams will embark on a journey towards a coveted day out at Wembley Stadium.
