Liverpool will meet Tottenham Hotspur at home in the Carabao Cup third round, with ties scheduled across the weeks beginning September 7 and September 14, 2026 [1, 2, 3, 4].
Nine Premier League teams playing in European competitions enter the tournament at this stage, including Liverpool and Tottenham [1, 2, 3]. Tottenham recently secured a 5-1 victory over Charlton Athletic ahead of the draw [2, 3].
Other Premier League third round fixtures feature Manchester United hosting Brighton, Manchester City hosting Norwich, and Arsenal traveling to Ipswich Town [1, 2, 3, 4]. Chelsea will face either Luton Town or Leeds United depending on the outcome of their second-round match [1, 2, 3, 4].
Fleetwood Town remains the only fourth-tier side and will host Sheffield United in the third round [1, 2, 3]. Newcastle United, the defending champions from 2025, have been drawn to play Millwall [2, 3].
The matches will be played during the two weeks starting September 7 and September 14, giving teams a clear window to prepare for their ties [1, 2, 3, 4].
