Newcastle United will face Bradford City at St James’ Park in the third spherical of the Carabao Cup as they give the impression of being to defend the trophy they lifted final season.
The Magpies, who ended a 70-year watch for a serious home title by beating Liverpool in the 2025 closing, will start their reign as defending champions with a house matchup in opposition to a League Two opponent, with the sport scheduled for the week commencing September 15/22.
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The draw handed Eddie Howe’s aspect one of many extra beneficial ties on paper, with a number of of their Premier League rivals dealing with sterner challenges.
Liverpool, final 12 months’s finalists, will meet Southampton at Anfield, whereas Manchester City journey to Huddersfield Town and Arsenal go to Port Vale. Chelsea may also be on the street, heading to Lincoln City. Manchester United, sadly, isn’t in the competitors anymore.
Full Carabao Cup Third-Round Draw
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
Port Vale vs Arsenal
Swansea City vs Nottingham Forest
Lincoln City vs Chelsea
Tottenham Hotspur vs Doncaster Rovers
Brentford vs Aston Villa
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Huddersfield Town vs Manchester City
Liverpool vs Southampton
Sheffield Wednesday vs Grimsby Town
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Everton
Crystal Palace vs Millwall
Burnley vs Cardiff City
Wrexham vs Reading
Wigan Athletic vs Wycombe Wanderers
Barnsley vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Fulham vs Cambridge United
Carabao Cup 2025-26 Dates
Third spherical: Weeks beginning September 15 and 22
Fourth spherical: Week beginning October 27
Quarter-finals: Week beginning December 15
Semi-finals: Weeks beginning January 12 and February 2
Final: Sunday, March 22