Newcastle United will face Bradford City at St James’ Park in the third round of the Carabao Cup as they look to defend the trophy they lifted last season. The Magpies, who ended a 70-year wait for a major domestic title by beating Liverpool in the 2025 final, will begin their reign as defending champions […]
Newcastle United will face Bradford City at St James’ Park in the third round of the Carabao Cup as they look to defend the trophy they lifted last season.
The Magpies, who ended a 70-year wait for a major domestic title by beating Liverpool in the 2025 final, will begin their reign as defending champions with a home matchup against a League Two opponent, with the game scheduled for the week commencing September 15/22.
The draw handed Eddie Howe’s side one of the more favourable ties on paper, with several of their Premier League rivals facing sterner challenges.
Liverpool, last year’s finalists, will meet Southampton at Anfield, while Manchester City travel to Huddersfield Town and Arsenal visit Port Vale. Chelsea will also be on the road, heading to Lincoln City. Manchester United, sadly, isn’t in the competition 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
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 round: Weeks starting September 15 and 22
Fourth round: Week starting October 27
Quarter-finals: Week starting December 15
Semi-finals: Weeks starting January 12 and February 2
Final: Sunday, March 22
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