Forest host Leeds in EFL Cup second-round draw
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- Nottingham Forest will host Leeds in the only all-Premier League tie of the EFL Cup second round, with Forest being four-time winners of the competition.
- Chelsea, five-time winners, welcome League One Luton to Stamford Bridge, while Tottenham host Championship side Charlton.
- David Moyes will return to Deepdale as Everton visit Preston North End, where he began his managerial career.
- The nine English clubs involved in European competition this season will enter the Carabao Cup at the third round, with all second-round ties scheduled for the midweek commencing Monday, 24 August.
- Fulham and Chelsea both drew home Carabao Cup ties after Sky selected their Premier League meeting for live Monday broadcast, creating a fixture headache because police rules prevent both clubs playing at home on the same day.
- The knock-on effects could displace up to eight League One matches at short notice, forcing some teams into two games within 48 hours — including Wimbledon v Wigan on 29 August and four further ties the following Tuesday.
Why it matters: The Fulham-Chelsea double home draw forces police concessions or creative scheduling from the EFL, with eight League One clubs facing rearranged matches at short notice. Supporters who booked travel for the 29 August and 1 September League One programme risk finding games moved, and at least four clubs face potential 48-hour turnarounds between fixtures.
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