Newcastle United, the reigning League Cup champion, will start their title defense against Bradford City from the third tier. Meanwhile, Liverpool, last season’s runner-up, will face Southampton at home.
Newcastle, who ended a 70-year wait for a domestic trophy by defeating Liverpool, received a bye into the third round along with other Premier League clubs participating in the Champions League or Europa League.
Fourth-tier Grimsby Town, previously surprising everyone by eliminating six-time winner Manchester United, will take on second-tier Sheffield Wednesday.
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What are the matches in the third round of the League Cup?
- 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
- Newcastle Utd vs Bradford City
- Sheffield Wednesday vs Grimsby Town
- Wolves vs Everton
- Crystal Palace vs Millwall
- Burnley vs Cardiff City
- Wrexham vs Reading
- Wigan vs Wycombe
- Barnsley vs Brighton
- Fulham vs Cambridge
When will the third round matches be played?
The matches for the League Cup’s third round are scheduled between September 15 and 22.
(with inputs from AFP)
Published on Aug 28, 2025