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Carabao Cup second-round draw: Chelsea host Luton, Forest at home to Leeds

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Published 10 Aug 2026, 19:322 min read

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Spurs will play Charlton, Preston v Everton
Brentford away at Birmingham; Ipswich v Leicester

Five-time winners Chelsea have been handed a home draw against League One Luton in the second round of the Carabao Cup. Chelsea’s new manager, Xabi Alonso, will begin the club’s attempt to win the competition for the first time since 2015 later this month.

Fellow Premier League side Tottenham have also benefited from a home draw, against Championship opponents Charlton.