Carabao Cup Round 3: Fixtures, Dates, and Kick-Off Times

The Carabao Cup is heating up, and the third round promises thrilling matches between Premier League and EFL teams. Here’s the full schedule of fixtures, dates, and kick-off times.

*Tuesday, September 24*

1. AFC Wimbledon vs. Newcastle United (7:45 p.m.)

2. Chelsea vs. Barrow (7:45 p.m.)

3. Manchester City vs. Watford (7:45 p.m.)

4. Walsall vs. Leicester City (7:45 p.m.)

5. Wycombe Wanderers vs. Aston Villa (8 p.m.)

*Wednesday, September 25*

1. Arsenal vs. Bolton Wanderers (7:45 p.m.)

2. Liverpool vs. West Ham United (8 p.m.)

3. Burnley vs. Swansea City (7:45 p.m.)

4. Everton vs. Sheffield United (7:45 p.m.)

5. Tottenham Hotspur vs. Nottingham Forest (8 p.m.)

*Previous Round Highlights*

The second round saw several upsets and thrilling encounters:

– Blackpool fell 1-0 to Sheffield Wednesday

– Brentford eased past Leyton Orient 3-1

– Everton suffered a shock penalty shootout defeat to Southampton (1-1, 6-5 on penalties)

– Manchester United thrashed Barnsley 7-0

– Preston North End edged Fulham 1-1 (16-15 on penalties)

*Competition Format*

The Carabao Cup features 92 teams from the Premier League and English Football League (EFL). Teams compete in a knockout format, with each tie decided by a single match. If scores are level after 90 minutes, the match proceeds to extra time and penalties.

*TV Broadcast and Streaming*

Selected matches will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, with others available on the Carabao Cup’s official streaming platform.

Stay tuned for updates, analysis, and results from the Carabao Cup.