Forest to host Leeds in EFL Cup - second-round draw in full
Summary
Nottingham Forest will play Leeds in the second round of the EFL Cup, which features matches between teams from different leagues in England. The draw is split into northern and southern sections, and most matches are scheduled for the week starting August 24, 2026. Some scheduling issues have arisen due to overlapping matches involving Fulham and Chelsea, which may cause fixture changes.Key Facts
- Nottingham Forest will face Leeds United in the EFL Cup second round.
- Chelsea will host Luton Town, and Tottenham will play Charlton Athletic.
- The draw is divided into northern and southern sections.
- The nine English clubs playing in European competitions will join the EFL Cup in the third round.
- Most second-round matches will take place in the week starting August 24, 2026.
- Fulham and Chelsea both have home games in the EFL Cup, causing possible scheduling conflicts.
- The conflicts affect league games for lower division teams Luton and Wimbledon, which may face changes to their fixtures.
- Police and league officials may need to adjust plans to avoid teams playing home games on the same day.
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