Football Digest: England face World Cup surprise package ColombiaThe first round of the Carabao Cup is set to be played out this week, with all 72 EFL clubs set to be involved from the word go. A handful of interesting ties will provide the entertainment in the opening round, with newly-relegated Leicester City set to begin their campaign against League One side Burton Albion. The draw for the second round of the Carabao Cup will take place live on Sky Sports following Burton Albion's game against Leicester City on Wednesday, August 9. The Carabao Cup will be regionalised in the early rounds, with the draw split into northern and southern sections until round three. Round two of the Carabao Cup is set to be played out later this month, with the fixtures likely to be spread across Tuesday, August 30 and Wednesday, August 31.

Source: Express August 08, 2023 16:54 UTC