Thrilling First-Round Matches Lead to Advancement of 29 Teams in Carabao Cup's Second Round
The Carabao Cup Round Two fixtures have been announced, with some exciting matches lined up for football fans across the UK. The Round Two games will be played on the week commencing 25 August, setting the stage for the third round, which is scheduled for weeks commencing 15 September and 22 September [1].
In the Southern section, Wolves will face Stockport, while Brentford will take on Brighton. Other notable matches include Reading against Fulham and Cardiff against Cambridge [1]. Thirteen teams from the Championship and twelve teams from League One have qualified for the second round, with the likes of Swansea, Bristol City, and Millwall participating [1].
Meanwhile, in the Northern section, Wrexham will square off against Manchester United, Leeds will face Grimsby, and Everton will play against Wigan. The full list of fixtures can be found below [2].
As for the Carabao Cup contenders, Chelsea is emerging as a strong favourite to win the trophy this season. The team's growing cohesion and winning mentality have led some predictions to favour them for the title [3]. Defending champions Newcastle United, along with other Premier League heavyweights like Liverpool and Manchester United (previous winners), are also expected to be key competitors in this round [1].
However, no direct, detailed Round Three predictions are currently available. For up-to-date and detailed Round Three outcome predictions, one would typically consult specialized betting previews and expert analysis closer to or after the completion of Round Two matches [1].
Here's a look at the full list of Carabao Cup Round Two fixtures:
Southern Section: - Wolves v Stockport - Brentford v Brighton - Reading v Fulham - Cardiff v Cambridge - Southampton v Charlton - Bournemouth v Wycombe - Bristol City v Cheltenham or Exeter - Wimbledon v Plymouth
Northern Section: - Wrexham v Man Utd - Mansfield v Tranmere or Burton - Burnley v Doncaster - Preston v Bolton or Sheffield Wednesday - Port Vale v Stoke - Leeds v Grimsby - Huddersfield or Leicester v Birmingham or Sheffield United - Derby v Bradford - Sunderland v Rotherham - Everton v Wigan
One fixture, Tranmere Rovers against Burton Albion, was postponed and will be rescheduled. The 2025 Carabao Cup started on Tuesday night.
As the Carabao Cup progresses, keep an eye on Chelsea and the other strong contenders as they battle it out for the trophy. For more detailed predictions and analysis, stay tuned for updates closer to the fixture dates.
References: [1] Carabao Cup Round Two Fixtures Announced - BBC Sport (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58304827) [2] Carabao Cup Round Two Fixtures - Sky Sports (https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11680/12481668/carabao-cup-round-two-fixtures-confirmed) [3] Chelsea Favourites to Win the Carabao Cup - Sky Bet (https://www.skybet.com/football/carabao-cup/winner/outright/odds/4246339)
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