The Carabao Cup second-round fixtures have been announced, with Chelsea set to host Luton Town, managed by Jack Wilshere, at Stamford Bridge. Tottenham Hotspur will face Charlton Athletic in a London derby. Other notable matches include AFC Wimbledon visiting Fulham and Brentford taking on Birmingham. The second round will be played from August 24, with the remaining Premier League teams joining in the third round, which will be split over two weeks starting from September 7.
The draw has been regionalized into Southern and Northern sections. The Carabao Cup has already seen plenty of drama and action in the first round, with several Championship, League One, and League Two teams advancing to the next stage.