Chelsea has been drawn to face League One side Luton Town at Stamford Bridge in the second round of the EFL Cup, according to official tournament draw results released in August 2026. The West London club enters the domestic competition at this stage due to having no European commitments for the 2026/27 campaign, setting up a clash scheduled for the week commencing August 26.
For Chelsea, the fixture offers a home tie against Luton Town, a side currently competing in the third tier of English football.
Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest and Leeds United are the only two top-tier teams forced to eliminate each other in this round, with Forest securing home advantage at the City Ground. Fulham has been drawn at home against AFC Wimbledon, and Brentford will travel away to face Birmingham City in an away fixture against Championship opposition.
EFL Cup Second Round Key Premier League Fixtures
Preston, a Championship club, previously utilized Everton’s former home ground, Goodison Park, for pre-season friendlies while their own Deepdale stadium underwent renovation work. However, Preston officials confirmed to supporters that the stadium modernization project is complete, ruling out any logistical reunion at Goodison Park.
Other second-round fixtures involving Premier League clubs include Newcastle United hosting West Bromwich Albion, Stoke City welcoming Hull City, and Ipswich Town playing Leicester City.
Matches for the second round of the EFL Cup are officially scheduled to take place during the week of August 26, 2026.
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