Due to their lack of European football this season, Manchester United will enter the Carabao Cup in the second round for the first time since their infamous 4-0 loss against MK Dons in 2014
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 09: Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha of Manchester United interact with Ruben Amorim, Manager of Manchester United during the pre-season friendly match between Manchester United and ACF Fiorentina at Old Trafford on August 09, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)
Manchester United are set to discover their opponents
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The first round is nearly done and dusted - and now teams are preparing to come into the fray. That includes six-time winners , who enter at the second-round stage for the first time in 11 years.
That's because the Red Devils aren't one of the nine top-flight teams who've qualified for Europe this season. The last time that United played in the second round was in 2014, as pulled off a against side.
Another club will be looking to stage their own giant-killing against United, and we've already had some in the first round. humiliated outfit 4-0 in their own backyard while Bromley beat on penalties.
That was one of five penalty shootouts on Tuesday, as 29 teams booked their place in the draw. A further five will go through tonight, with only clash with - postponed due to a power cut - left to be played.
Join Mirror Football as we bring you coverage of the draw for the second round LIVE.
Ball numbers confirmed
Here are the ball numbers for the second round of the Carabao Cup.
The competition remains split into northern and southern sections until round three.
Northern section
Accrington Stanley
Bradford City
Burnley
Derby County
Doncaster Rovers
Everton
Grimsby Town
Leeds United
Lincoln City
Manchester United
Mansfield Town
Port Vale
Preston North End
Rotherham United
Stockport County
Stoke City
Sunderland
Wigan Athletic
Wrexham
Barnsley or Fleetwood Town
Birmingham City or Sheffield United
Bolton Wanderers or Sheffield Wednesday
Huddersfield Town or Leicester City
Tranmere Rovers or Burton Albion
Southern section
AFC Bournemouth
AFC Wimbledon
Brentford
Brighton and Hove Albion
Bristol City
Bromley
Cambridge United
Cardiff City
Charlton Athletic
Coventry City
Fulham
Millwall
Norwich City
Oxford United
Plymouth Argyle
Reading
Southampton
Swansea City
West Ham United
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wycombe Wanderers
Cheltenham Town or Exeter City
When will the second round be played?
Matches in the second round of the Carabao Cup will be played the week commencing Monday, August 25.
Ties are expected to be played on Tuesday, August 26 and Wednesday, August 27.
Which TV channel is the draw on?
The draw for the second round of the Carabao Cup will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports News.
UK viewers can also watch the draw on ITV4 while a live stream will be available for free on ITVX.
Sky cubscribers can tune online via the Sky Go app.
What time does the draw start?
The draw for the second round of the Carabao Cup will take place before Birmingham City's tie with Sheffield United at St Andrew's (kick-off 8pm).
The expected start time is 7:20pm.