Grimsby to face Man Utd in EFL Cup second round
Ruben Amorim's United are one of 11 Premier League clubs introduced into the competition at the second-round stage.The remaining nine top-flight teams are involved in European competition - Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea, holders Newcastle United, Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, Tottenham and Nottingham Forest - and will enter in the third round.Newcastle beat Liverpool 2-1 in the final of last season's edition to end a 56-year wait for major silverware.The EFL Cup remains regionalised in the early rounds, with the draw split into Southern and Northern sections until round three.The 23 second-round ties will take place during the week beginning 25 August.The final five scheduled first-round matches take place this evening (Wednesday), with just one other tie outstanding.Burton Albion's trip to Tranmere Rovers was postponed on Tuesday because of a power cut and has been rescheduled for next Tuesday (19 August).
Carabao Cup round two draw
Northern sectionAccrington Stanley v Doncaster RoversBarnsley/Fleetwood Town v Rotherham UnitedBirmingham City/Sheffield United v Port ValeBolton Wanderers/Sheffield Wednesday v Leeds UnitedBurnley v Derby CountyEverton v Mansfield TownGrimsby Town v Manchester UnitedPreston North End v WrexhamStoke City v Bradford CitySunderland v Huddersfield Town/Leicester CityTranmere Rovers/Burton Albion v Lincoln CityWigan Athletic v Stockport CountySouthern sectionBournemouth v BrentfordBromley v Wycombe WanderersCambridge United v Charlton AthleticCardiff City v Cheltenham Town/Exeter CityFulham v Bristol CityMillwall v Coventry CityNorwich City v SouthamptonOxford United v Brighton Reading v AFC WimbledonSwansea City v Plymouth ArgyleWolves v West Ham UnitedTies to be played week commencing 25 August.
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