Updated / Monday, 10 Aug 2026 20:15
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The draw for the second round of the Carabao Cup was held on Monday
Five-time winners Chelsea have been handed a home draw against League One Luton in the second round of the Carabao Cup.
New manager Xabi Alonso will begin the club's bid to win the competition for the first time since 2015 later this month.
Fellow Premier League side Tottenham have also benefited from a home draw, against Championship opponents Charlton.
Fulham host League One AFC Wimbledon, Brentford have a potentially tricky away day at second-tier Birmingham while Ipswich host Leicester.
Also in the southern section West Ham, who beat Portsmouth in Saturday’s first round, travel to Championship side Southampton.
In the northern section, the headline fixture sees last season’s Europa League semi-finalists Nottingham Forest host fellow top-flight opposition in Leeds.
New Newcastle head coach Matthias Jaissle has been given a home draw against West Brom while Everton boss David Moyes will return to Preston, where he was a player and manager.
Premier League newcomers Hull travel to Stoke.
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