Carabao Cup: How to watch on TV and when is the third round draw?
Posted by  badge Boss on Aug 23, 2022 - 10:31PM
The Carabao Cup second round takes place this week (PictureLILLIAN SUWANRUMPHA/AFP via Getty Images)

The resumes this week with 13 clubs entering the second round.

The draw for the second round produced some interesting ties, with lower league opposition hoping to cause an upset and make it through into the next round.

Here is everything you need to know about how to watch the Carabao Cup on TV and the all important date for the third round draw.

What are the Carabao Cup second round matches?

The pick of the matches is Bolton hosting , with the League One team fancying their chances of causing a shock against ’s struggling side.

takes Everton to Fleetwood Town, whilst Crystal Palace travel up the M40 to face Oxford United.

Newcastle take a trip across the Pennines to take on Tranmere Rovers, whilst a fiesty Yorkshire derby awaits with Leeds hosting Barnsley at Elland Road.

The ties will take place across August 23 and August 24.

Carabao Cup second round fixtures (7.45pm kickoff unless stated)

Tuesday, August 23

  • Barrow vs Lincoln City
  • Bolton vs Aston Villa
  • Bradford City vs Blackburn Rovers
  • Derby vs West Brom
  • Fleetwood Town vs Everton
  • Grimsby vs Nottingham Forest
  • Rotherham United vs Morecambe
  • Wolves vs Preston
  • Sheffield Wednesday vs Rochdale (7.30pm)
  • Shrewsbury Town vs Burnley (7.30pm)
  • Stockport County vs Leicester
  • Cambridge Utd vs Southampton
  • Colchester vs Brentford
  • Crawley Town vs Fulham
  • Gillingham vs Exeter City
  • Newport County vs Portsmouth
  • Norwich vs Bournemouth
  • Oxford United vs Crystal Palace
  • Stevenage vs Peterborough
  • Walsall vs Charlton (7pm)
  • Watford vs MK Dons

Wednesday, August 24

  • Leeds United vs Barnsley
  • Tranmere vs Newcastle
  • Forest Green Rovers vs Brighton
  • Wycombe vs Bristol City

How to watch on TV

Bolton vs will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event on Tuesday evening, with coverage getting underway at 7.30pm.

Tranmere vs Newcastle will also be shown on Sky Sports Main Event on Wednesday, with coverage from 7.30pm.

The two games will also be be available to watch on the Sky Go app and NOW TV.

BBC Radio 5 Live will have live coverage of Fleetwood vs Everton, whilst 5 Live Extra will be the place to be to listen to Tranmere vs Newcastle on Wednesday evening.

Liverpool won the Carabao Cup last season after beating Chelsea on penalties (Picture: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Talksport will also have live coverage of Fleetwood vs Everton, Leeds vs Barnsley and Tranmere vs Newcastle.

When is the third round draw?

The exact date for the third round draw has not been announced, although it is likely to take place after the conclusion of the second round matches on Wednesday.

The seven Premier League clubs who missed the second round because of their involvement in European competition will enter the Carabao Cup at this round.

The third round matches will start in the week commencing November 7.

When is the final?

The Carabao Cup final will take place at Wembley on Sunday, February 26.

Liverpool won last season’s final by beating Chelsea on penalties.

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