The Carabao Cup returns for the 2026/27 season with every second-round tie live on Sky Sports. The 11 Premier League clubs not in European competition enter this stage, setting up ties ahead of the remaining nine joining in round three. Nottingham Forest face Leeds on Tuesday seeking revenge after a late league defeat at the City Ground.

On Wednesday, Newcastle host West Brom aiming for a first win under Matthias Jaissle, while Tottenham welcome Charlton following a 3-0 Brentford defeat. David Moyes returns to Deepdale with Everton, his first visit since leaving Preston in 2002. The same night, Chelsea host Luton and Fulham face AFC Wimbledon in Thursday's double header.

All ties kick off at 7.45pm BST unless stated otherwise. The full schedule features Cardiff vs Norwich on August 25 at 7pm, Doncaster vs Middlesbrough at 7.30pm, and Birmingham vs Brentford at 8pm. August 26 includes Bradford vs Burnley, Newcastle vs West Brom, Tottenham vs Charlton, and Preston vs Everton at 8pm.

August 27 sees Chelsea vs Luton at 7.30pm and Fulham vs AFC Wimbledon at 8pm. Sky Sports customers can watch on Sky Sports+ via the app and website. The competition continues throughout the season with round three following later in the campaign.