Carabao Cup third-round fixtures have been confirmed by the English Football League (EFL), following Wednesday night’s draw, setting up a series of intriguing clashes across the competition.
Holders Newcastle United will welcome League One side Bradford City to St James’ Park as they begin the defence of their crown.
Grimsby Town, who shocked Manchester United in the previous round with a dramatic penalty shootout win, continue their remarkable run with a trip to Sheffield Wednesday.
Elsewhere, Manchester City open their campaign away to Huddersfield Town, while Arsenal face a potentially tricky test at League One Port Vale.
Chelsea head to Lincoln City, Tottenham Hotspur travel to face Doncaster Rovers, and the round features a heavyweight clash as Liverpool host Southampton at Anfield.
The third-round ties are scheduled to be played across the weeks of 15 and 22 September, coinciding with the group stages of UEFA’s club competitions.
Port Vale v Arsenal, Swansea City v Nottingham Forest, Lincoln City v Chelsea Tottenham Hotspur v Doncaster Rovers, Brentford v Aston Villa, Huddersfield Town v Manchester City, Liverpool v Southampton Newcastle United v Bradford City, Sheffield Wednesday v Grimsby Town, Wolverhampton Wanderers v Everton, Crystal Palace v Millwall Burnley v Cardiff City, Wrexham v Reading Wigan Athletic v Wycombe Wanderers Barnsley v Brighton & Hove Albion, Fulham v Cambridge United.
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