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Everything you need to know about the Carabao Cup third round draw
Ahead of the Carabao Cup third round draw, we have all the information you need including who Chelsea could face.
The Blues reached the final last season and will be looking to go one step better this time around, with our involvement in the competition starting later because of the World Cup.
When is the Carabao Cup draw?
The draw for the Carabao Cup third round takes place on Wednesday 24 August at around 9.45pm, or following the conclusion of the televised Tranmere vs Newcastle second round tie, one of four games tonight.
When is the Carabao Cup third round?
Usually held in late September, this year the Carabao Cup third round will take place in the week commencing 7 November. That is because the Champions League is starting earlier owing to the unusual timing of the World Cup this winter.
Who can Chelsea play in the Carabao Cup third round?
Arsenal
Aston Villa
Blackburn Rovers
Bournemouth
Brentford
Burnley
Charlton Athletic
Crawley Town
Derby County
Forest Green Rovers/Brighton
Gillingham
Leeds United/Barnsley
Lincoln City
MK Dons
Newport County
Nottingham Forest
Morecambe
Sheffield Wednesday
Southampton
Stevenage
Tranmere Rovers/Newcastle
West Ham
Wolves
Wycombe Wanderers/Bristol City
What are this season’s Carabao Cup dates?
Third round – w/c 7 November 2022
Fourth round – w/c 19 December 2022
Quarter-final – w/c 9 January 2023
Semi-final first leg – w/c 23 January 2023
Semi- final second leg – w/c 30 January 2023
Final – Sunday 26 February 2023
Where can you watch the Carabao Cup draw?
Sky Sports will be showing the draw following the Tranmere vs Newcastle tie. We will bring you all the details on the official Chelsea website and The 5th Stand, as well as our social channels.
