The Carabao Cup second-round draw has produced several eye-catching ties, with Chelsea set to host Luton Town and Tottenham Hotspur welcoming Charlton Athletic.
Both London clubs enter the competition at the second-round stage after missing out on European qualification last season. Chelsea finished 10th in the Premier League, while Tottenham ended a disappointing campaign in 17th, meaning both will be aiming to avoid early upsets against lower-league opposition.
The ties are scheduled to be played during the week commencing 24 August.
London clubs discover opponents
Chelsea have been handed a home clash against Championship side Luton Town, while Tottenham will also enjoy home advantage against League One outfit Charlton Athletic.
Elsewhere, Fulham will host AFC Wimbledon in an all-London meeting at Craven Cottage.
West Ham United, meanwhile, face a difficult away trip to Southampton after progressing past Portsmouth in the opening round.
Standout ties across the country
Outside the capital, one of the headline fixtures sees Nottingham Forest host Leeds United in an all-Premier League encounter at the City Ground.
Newcastle United will entertain West Bromwich Albion, while Everton travel to Preston North End and Wolverhampton Wanderers visit Sheffield Wednesday.
Premier League clubs competing in European competitions, including holders Manchester City and last season's runners-up Arsenal, will enter the tournament in the third round.
Carabao Cup second round draw in full
Southern Section
Walsall vs Leyton Orient
Ipswich Town vs Leicester City
Cardiff City vs Norwich City
Stevenage vs Reading
Cambridge United vs Millwall
Birmingham City vs Brentford
Southampton vs West Ham
Watford vs Peterborough
Fulham vs AFC Wimbledon
Plymouth or Exeter vs Coventry City
Chelsea vs Luton Town
Tottenham vs Charlton Athletic
Northern Section
Stoke City vs Hull City
Newcastle vs West Brom
Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United
Nottingham Forest vs Leeds
Doncaster Rovers vs Middlesbrough
Barnsley vs Crewe Alexandra
Preston North End vs Everton
Blackpool vs Lincoln City
Sheffield Wednesday vs Wolves
Bradford City vs Burnley
Fleetwood Town vs Shrewsbury Town
Key points
- Chelsea will host Luton Town in the second round.
- Tottenham Hotspur face Charlton Athletic at home.
- Fulham take on AFC Wimbledon in a London derby.
- Nottingham Forest versus Leeds United is one of the standout ties.
- Manchester City and Arsenal will enter the competition in the third round.
What's next?
The second-round ties will take place during the week commencing 24 August, with the winners progressing to the third round. Clubs involved in European competitions, including Manchester City and Arsenal, will join the tournament at that stage, completing the last-32 lineup.
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