The English Football League has set the stage for a thrilling Carabao Cup third round after Wednesday’s draw produced mouth-watering ties.

Holders Newcastle United will be hosting League One side Bradford City at St James’ Park.

League Two giant-killers Grimsby Town, who stunned Manchester United in a penalty shootout at Blundell Park, will continue their fairytale journey with a trip to Championship outfit Sheffield Wednesday.

Elsewhere, Manchester City begin their campaign away at Huddersfield Town, while Arsenal are handed a potentially tricky clash at League One Port Vale.

Chelsea will travel to Lincoln City, Tottenham Hotspur meet Doncaster Rovers, and Liverpool host Southampton in a heavyweight Anfield showdown.

The third-round fixtures will be played across the weeks of 15 and 22 September, coinciding with Champions League and Europa League group-stage action.

This is detailed in a Wednesday night statement on the EFL website titled, “Carabao Cup Round Three draw confirmed.”


Carabao Cup third-round ties


Port Vale v Arsenal

Swansea City v Nottingham Forest

Lincoln City v Chelsea

Tottenham Hotspur v Doncaster Rovers

Brentford v Aston Villa

Huddersfield Town v Manchester City

Liverpool v Southampton


Newcastle United v Bradford City

Sheffield Wednesday v Grimsby Town

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Everton

Crystal Palace v Millwall

Burnley v Cardiff City

Wrexham v Reading

Wigan Athletic v Wycombe Wanderers


Barnsley v Brighton & Hove Albion

Fulham v Cambridge United