The Carabao Cup third round continues this week, with plenty of Premier League heavyweights already through and more top-flight action still to come. Here’s a full round-up of results so far, the remaining fixtures, and the key dates for the rest of the competition.
Results So Far
Arsenal eased past Ipswich Town 4-2, while Liverpool beat Tottenham 3-1 in one of the standout ties of the round. Chelsea continued their strong cup form with a 6-3 win over Leeds, and there were also wins for Fulham, Brentford and Bradford City, the latter needing a penalty shootout to see off Peterborough United after a 3-3 draw.
Remaining Third-Round Fixtures
Wednesday 16 September
- Everton vs Wolves, kick-off 7:45pm
- Fleetwood Town vs Sheffield United, kick-off 7:45pm
- Coventry City vs Aston Villa, kick-off 8pm
- Manchester United vs Brighton, kick-off 8pm
Thursday 17 September
- Manchester City vs Norwich City, kick-off 7:30pm
Manchester City go into their tie against Championship side Norwich as the current holders, having beaten Arsenal 2-0 in last season’s final. The fourth-round draw will be made once the Manchester United vs Brighton fixture has concluded on Wednesday night.
Second-Round Results Recap
A number of notable results shaped the path to the third round. Tottenham thrashed Charlton 5-1, while Newcastle edged past West Brom 3-2. West Ham were beaten comfortably by Southampton in reverse, going down 4-1, and Chelsea saw off Luton 2-0. Hull needed penalties to overcome Stoke, winning 5-4 on spot-kicks following a 1-1 draw, while Leyton Orient also progressed via a shootout after a goalless draw with Walsall.
Key Dates for the Rest of the Competition
- Round three: Week commencing 7 September and week commencing 14 September
- Round four: Week commencing 26 October
- Round five: Week commencing 14 December
- Semi-final first leg: Week commencing 11 January
- Semi-final second leg: Week commencing 1 February
- Final: Sunday 21 March
Quick Facts: Carabao Cup Third Round
- Arsenal: Beat Ipswich Town 4-2
- Liverpool: Beat Tottenham 3-1
- Chelsea: Beat Leeds 6-3
- Defending champions: Manchester City
- Final date: Sunday 21 March
