Carabao Cup second-round draw: Chelsea, Newcastle and Leeds learn opponents

The Carabao Cup second-round draw takes place with Chelsea, Newcastle United and Leeds United among the Premier League clubs learning their next opponents. According to Mirror Football, the 11 top-flight teams not participating in European competitions this season will enter the competition at this stage.

They will be joined in the draw by sides from the Championship, League One and League Two, creating a mixed field of clubs from across the English football pyramid. The draw is set to determine the ties for the next round of the knockout competition.

Chelsea, Newcastle and Leeds will be eager to avoid any potential upset as they begin their domestic cup campaigns. The remaining Premier League clubs involved in Europe will enter at a later stage, meaning this round offers a chance for the other top-flight sides to build momentum.

Readers can find related match highlights and further cup coverage on this site as the competition progresses.