Carabao Cup third round draw to take place on Wednesday
UKPulse Sport Desk
The Carabao Cup third round draw will be held on Wednesday 26 August, following the Preston v Everton second round tie. Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United are among the clubs entering at this stage.
- The draw takes place on Wednesday 26 August after Preston v Everton.
- Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United enter the competition in the third round.
- Third round ties are scheduled for September 7 and September 14.
The Carabao Cup third round draw will take place on Wednesday 26 August, following the conclusion of the second round tie between Preston and Everton, which kicks off at 8pm BST.
Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United are among the Premier League clubs entering the competition at this stage, joining the 23 winners of second round ties. In total, 32 teams will be involved in the draw.
The draw will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football after the Preston v Everton match, and will also be available to stream via the Sky Go app.
The third round is scheduled to be played across two midweeks, starting on September 7 and September 14, to accommodate clubs involved in European competitions.
Why this matters: The draw determines the opponents for Premier League clubs entering the competition, including holders Manchester City.
What this means for you: Fans can watch the draw live on Sky Sports after the Preston v Everton match on Wednesday evening.