The third round will take place over the week commencing 15 September and week commencing 22 September, with the split based on whether a team playing in Europe is involved.

The draw for round three of the Carabao Cup will take place on Wednesday evening, live on Sky Sports.Brentford progressed to this stage following a 2-0 win against Bournemouth at Vitality Stadium on

Try telling Newcastle United about the supposed insignificance of the Carabao Cup, after the Magpies ended their 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy in March. Increased calendar congestion means this competition has often been treated by managers as a chance to offer run-outs to fringe players and burgeoning starlets.