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Manchester United enter the Carabao Cup in the second round after not qualifying for European football marking their first time at this stage since their infamous 4-0 loss against MK Dons in 2014
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The Carabao Cup second round draw is complete and Manchester United face a trip to Grimsby on their first entry at this stage in 11 years. The six-time winners join 10 fellow Premier League sides in the tournament.
That's because the Red Devils are not one of the nine top-flight teams who've qualified for Europe this season. The last time that United played in the second round was in 2014, as League One MK Dons pulled off a famous 4-0 win against Louis van Gaal's side.
Grimsby will be the latest club to stage their own giant-killing against United, and we've already had some in the first round. Doncaster Rovers humiliated Championship outfit Middlesbrough 4-0 in their own backyard while Bromley beat Ipswich Town on penalties.
That was one of five penalty shootouts on Tuesday, as 29 teams booked their place in the draw. A further five will go through tonight, with only Tranmere Rovers' clash with Burton Albion - postponed due to a power cut - left to be played.
Take a look how the draw unfolded below.
19:55 - Carabao Cup draw
One of the big stories will be Manchester United's trip to Grimsby of course. It will be interest how Ruben Amorim takes on that one.
Take a look at the full story as we were also presented with two all Premier League ties.
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CameraSport via Getty Images)19:52 - Tonight's games underway
Only Sheffield United and Birmingham are left to kick off this evening as they battle to take on Port Vale in the next round.
It's goalless for Cheltenham vs Exeter, Bolton vs Sheffield Wednesday, Barnsley vs Fleetwood and Huddersfield vs Leicester with just seven minutes gone.
19:48 - When are the ties?
Ties will be scheduled in the week beginning August 25th.
19:38 - Draw in full
North
Tranmere or Burton vs Lincoln
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster
Wigan vs Stockport
Stoke vs Bradford
Burnley vs Derby
Sunderland vs Huddersfield or Leicester
Birmingham or Sheffield United vs Port Vale
Preston vs Wrexham
Barnsley vs Rotherham
Bolton or Sheffield Wednesday vs Leeds
Everton vs Mansfield
Grimsby vs Manchester United
South
Bromley vs Wycombe
Cardiff vs Cheltenham or Exeter
Cambridge vs Charlton
Bournemouth vs Brentford
Millwall vs Coventry
Wolves vs West Ham
Swansea vs Plymouth
Fulham vs Bristol City
Norwich vs Southampton
Oxford vs Brighton
Reading vs AFC Wimbledon
19:31 - Man Utd drawn
Barnsley vs Rotherham
Bolton or Sheffield Wednesday vs Leeds
Everton vs Mansfield
Grimsby vs Manchester United
19:31 - More ties
Birmingham or Sheffield United vs Port Vale
Preston vs Wrexham
19:31 - Black Cats enter
Sunderland vs Huddersfield or Leicester
19:30 - Another arrives
Burnley vs Derby
19:29 - Northern ties
Tranmere or Burton vs Lincoln
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster
Wigan vs Stockport
Stoke vs Bradford
19:27 - Final southern matches
Bromley vs Wycombe
Cardiff vs Cheltenham or Exeter
Cambridge vs Charlton
19:26 - More ties
Bournemouth vs Brentford
Millwall vs Coventry
Wolves vs West Ham
Swansea vs Plymouth
19:25 - First ties
Fulham vs Bristol City
Norwich vs Southampton
Oxford vs Brighton
Reading vs AFC Wimbledon
19:24 - Everyone ready?
Coverage is beginning on Sky Sports so we'll probably have a small wait before the night truly kicks off. But definitely not long to go until names start coming out of the hat.
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19:03 - Fixture date confirmed
Following consultation with the EFL, Tranmere’s Carabao Cup first round match against Burton will not take place until Tuesday 19th August 7.45pm. A lengthy wait for someone in the draw to learn of their opponents.
19:01 - Who joins the draw?
11 Premier League teams enter at this stage - those not involved in Europe this season.
Bournemouth, Brentford, Brighton, Fulham, West Ham, Wolves will be in the Southern section of the draw.
Everton, Leeds, Manchester United and Sunderland join the northern section.
18:52 - Not long to go
The draw is due to get underway around 7.20 this evening so there's less than 30 minutes to go until the second round fixtures are known to us all.
18:39 - Manchester United in the draw
For the first time in 11 years at this stage. On that occasion it was MK Dons who came out of the hat.
If you don't remember, a 4-0 defeat followed.
18:29 - Tonight's ties
Cheltenham Town vs Exeter City
Barnsley vs Fleetwood Town
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
Bolton Wanderers vs Sheffield Wednesday
Huddersfield Town vs Leicester City
18:17 - Last year's winners...
It's not been plain-sailing for Newcastle since their success earlier this year. Their star striker now wants to join the team they beat in the final. But Alexander Isak is yet to win his move to Liverpool as the drama overshadow's the Magpies summer.
The Geordies wouldn't change a thing about that day in March though. Their Champions League qualification from later in the season means they are not involved this evening however.
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Ball numbers confirmed
Here are the ball numbers for the second round of the Carabao Cup.
The competition remains split into northern and southern sections until round three.
Northern section
- Accrington Stanley
- Bradford City
- Burnley
- Derby County
- Doncaster Rovers
- Everton
- Grimsby Town
- Leeds United
- Lincoln City
- Manchester United
- Mansfield Town
- Port Vale
- Preston North End
- Rotherham United
- Stockport County
- Stoke City
- Sunderland
- Wigan Athletic
- Wrexham
- Barnsley or Fleetwood Town
- Birmingham City or Sheffield United
- Bolton Wanderers or Sheffield Wednesday
- Huddersfield Town or Leicester City
- Tranmere Rovers or Burton Albion
Southern section
- AFC Bournemouth
- AFC Wimbledon
- Brentford
- Brighton and Hove Albion
- Bristol City
- Bromley
- Cambridge United
- Cardiff City
- Charlton Athletic
- Coventry City
- Fulham
- Millwall
- Norwich City
- Oxford United
- Plymouth Argyle
- Reading
- Southampton
- Swansea City
- West Ham United
- Wolverhampton Wanderers
- Wycombe Wanderers
- Cheltenham Town or Exeter City
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When will the second round be played?
Matches in the second round of the Carabao Cup will be played the week commencing Monday, August 25.
Ties are expected to be played on Tuesday, August 26 and Wednesday, August 27.
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Which TV channel is the draw on?
The draw for the second round of the Carabao Cup will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports News.
UK viewers can also watch the draw on ITV4 while a live stream will be available for free on ITVX.
Sky cubscribers can tune online via the Sky Go app.
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What time does the draw start?
The draw for the second round of the Carabao Cup will take place before Birmingham City's tie with Sheffield United at St Andrew's (kick-off 8pm).
The expected start time is 7:20pm.