FULL LIST: Arsenal vs. Bolton, Manchester United vs. Barnsley, and More in Carabao Cup Third Round Draw

The 2024/25 Carabao Cup third round is set to ignite excitement as Premier League heavyweights Arsenal, Manchester United, and Chelsea make their entrance. These clubs, having bypassed the earlier rounds due to their European duties, will now compete alongside 29 other teams.

The draw, which has been spread over two weeks, features intriguing matchups, including Arsenal vs. Bolton, Manchester United vs. Barnsley, and Liverpool vs. West Ham.

Following the conclusion of the fourth-round fixtures late Wednesday, the draw was confirmed and conducted by Les Ferdinand and Michael Dawson, with Mark Chapman as the presenter, according to Sky.

The English Football League (EFL) has introduced a new rule for this round, resulting in a split draw over two weeks. Teams competing in Europe will not face each other in the third round. Arsenal and Tottenham will be drawn in the first group, while Chelsea, due to the Conference League starting in October, will join later.

The ties will be played on the weeks commencing September 16 and 23. Here’s a full list of fixtures scheduled for September 17, with additional matches to be confirmed based on team availability:

– Tie 16: Chelsea vs. Barrow
– Tie 15: AFC Wimbledon vs. Newcastle
– Tie 14: Brighton vs. Wolves
– Tie 13: Stoke vs. Fleetwood
– Tie 12: QPR vs. Crystal Palace
– Tie 11: Everton vs. Southampton
– Tie 10: Preston vs. Fulham
– Tie 9: Blackpool vs. Sheffield Wednesday
– Tie 8: Brentford vs. Leyton Orient
– Tie 7: Walsall vs. Leicester
– Tie 6: Coventry vs. Tottenham
– Tie 5: Wycombe vs. Aston Villa
– Tie 4: Manchester United vs. Barnsley
– Tie 3: Arsenal vs. Bolton
– Tie 2: Manchester City vs. Watford
– Tie 1: Liverpool vs. West Ham

The Carabao Cup, also known as the EFL Cup due to sponsorship, is a renowned annual knockout tournament in English men’s domestic football.