THE first piece of silverware is well underway as the second round of the Carabao Cup draws near.
This stage will see Premier League clubs thrown into the mix, while clubs competing in Europe have received a bye until the third round.
Southampton – last season’s runners’up against Manchester United, will learn their fate tonight, with the possibility of facing a daunting away tie to a League Two ground.
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As well as the Saints, clubs will be targeting a major scalp on top-tier side’s such as West Ham, former League Cup winners Swansea City and ex-Premier League champions Leicester City.
Barnet, Bristol Rovers and Newport County are all among the clubs vying to progress further in the faint hopes at capturing glory at Wembley.
They will be hoping to replicate Bradford City’s success in the 2012/13 campaign where they claimed victories over the likes of Arsenal and Aston Villa before losing to the Swans in the final.
The top 25 teams from last season will also be seeded for the competition, meaning no Premier League side can face each other.
Here’s everything you need to know about the second round draw.
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When is the second round draw for the Carabao Cup?
The draw takes place on Thursday, August 10.
It should place immediately after Sunderland face Bury at Gigg Lane in their first round encounter.
What time will the second round draw take place?
Should the Black Cats’ match not go into extra-time, it is expected to be around 9:45pm – 10pm.
Where can I watch the Carabao Cup second round draw?
You can watch the draw live on TV on Sky Sports News, while you can also watch the draw on the Sky Sports Facebook Live page.
Alternatively, you can keep up-to-date with all the round-up with our live blog.
When will the second round matches take place?
The matches are due to commence from the week beginning on Monday, Thursday 21.
Which teams are seeded?
SEEDED TEAMS
- Southampton
- AFC Bournemouth
- West Bromwich Albion
- West Ham United
- Leicester City
- Stoke City
- Crystal Palace
- Swansea City
- Burnley
- Watford
- Hull City
- Middlesbrough
- Newcastle
- Brighton
- Reading
- Sheffield Wednesday
- Huddersfield Town
- Fulham
- Norwich City
- Brentford
- Cardiff City
- Aston Villa
- Leeds United
- Sunderland (if they beat Bury)
- Derby County/Grimsby Town
Which teams are not unseeded?
UNSEEDED TEAMS
- QPR
- Birmingham
- Burton Albion
- Nottingham Forest
- Blackburn Rovers
- Wigan Athletic
- Rotherham United
- Accrington Stanley
- Doncaster Rovers
- Bristol Rovers
- Charlton Athletic
- Carlisle United
- Rochdale
- Millwall
- Cheltenham Town
- Barnet
- Scunthorpe United
- Newport County
- Milton Keynes Dons
- Bolton Wanderers
- Sheffield United
SEEDING TO BE DETERMINED
- Barnsley
- Wolverhampton Wanderers
- Ipswich Town
- Bristol City
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