Carabao Cup Third Round Draw
Ipswich Town will face Arsenal at Portman Road in the third round of the Carabao Cup. This fixture marks Arsenal’s entry into this season’s competition, as they aim for their third title. The match is scheduled to take place during the week commencing September 14.
The draw for the third round of the Carabao Cup includes several notable matchups. Liverpool is set to host Tottenham, while Manchester United will play against Brighton. Reigning champions Manchester City are drawn against Norwich. Other fixtures include Sunderland versus Hull, and Coventry against Aston Villa.
The third round also features Bournemouth playing Lincoln, and a potential clash between Chelsea or Luton and Leeds. Millwall will host Newcastle, while Fleetwood is drawn against Sheffield United. Everton will face Wolves, and Leyton Orient will play Bradford. Reading is set to meet Brentford, Peterborough will play Barnsley, and West Ham will host either Fulham or AFC Wimbledon.
Road to the Third Round and Recent Form
Ipswich Town secured their spot in the third round by defeating Leicester City with a 3-1 victory in the second round. This upcoming match will be the first encounter between Ipswich and Arsenal since April 2025, when Arsenal won 4-0 at Portman Road in the Premier League. Gary O’Neil’s side began the 2026/27 season with a 2-1 home win against Sunderland.
Arsenal reached the final of the competition last season, where they were defeated by Manchester City at Wembley. The club has previously won the competition twice, in 1987 and 1993. This season, Arsenal is one of nine Premier League teams participating in European competitions that enter the Carabao Cup in the third round.
Several teams played their second-round matches on Wednesday. Tottenham secured a 5-1 victory over Charlton, with Mikey Moore opening the scoring and Savio contributing significantly after coming on. Newcastle defeated West Brom 3-2 in a closely contested match, where Harvey Barnes scored for Newcastle. Everton achieved a 4-0 win against Preston, with Thierno Barry scoring a hat-trick for the team. Bradford advanced after beating Burnley 4-2 in a penalty shootout following a 0-0 draw.
In the Tottenham versus Charlton match, Mikey Moore scored the first goal, and Savio added another, making it 4-0. Lloyd-Jones scored a consolation goal for Charlton in the 88th minute. For Everton, Thierno Barry scored twice before completing his hat-trick in the 70th minute, and Brennan Johnson added another goal. In the Newcastle versus West Brom game, Isaac Price scored a penalty for West Brom, and Harvey Barnes scored for Newcastle in the 48th minute, followed by another goal in the 82nd minute.
Upcoming Fixtures and Broadcast Information
The third-round ties are scheduled to be played across the weeks commencing September 7 and September 14. Specific dates, kick-off times, and ticket information for the Ipswich Town versus Arsenal match will be announced at a later date.
The Carabao Cup round dates for the 2026/27 season include round four in the week commencing October 26, round five in the week commencing December 14, semi-final first legs in the week commencing January 11, semi-final second legs in the week commencing February 1, and the final on Sunday, March 21.
Football fans can watch Carabao Cup matches on certain platforms, with games available on specific apps and websites for subscribers. The draw has set the stage for several intriguing matches as teams compete for the trophy.
Source: arsenal.com
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