Chelsea to Face Luton in EFL Cup Second Round Draw
The second round of the EFL Cup has been drawn, featuring 11 Premier League clubs not participating in European competitions this season. Chelsea FC will compete against Luton Town, while Tottenham Hotspur is set to face Charlton Athletic.
Other notable fixtures include Southampton FC hosting West Ham United, Newcastle United welcoming West Bromwich Albion, Nottingham Forest against Leeds United, and Sheffield Wednesday taking on Wolverhampton Wanderers. Everton will travel to Preston North End, Brentford will visit Birmingham City, and Fulham will host AFC Wimbledon.
The draw was regionalized into northern and southern sections, with matches scheduled for the week commencing August 24, between Premier League Matchweeks 1 and 2. The nine Premier League clubs involved in UEFA competitions will enter the EFL Cup at the third-round stage.
All second-round ties will be played as one-legged matches, with a penalty shootout determining the winner if the match is level after 90 minutes.
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