Carabao Cup Third Round Draw: Five Huge Ties to Watch This September

The Carabao Cup third-round draw has delivered another packed set of fixtures, with clubs competing in Europe entering the competition and some major knockout ties confirmed for September.

Hospitality is available with Eventmasters across the third-round schedule, but five fixtures in particular catch the eye: Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion, Manchester City v Norwich City, Bournemouth v Lincoln City and Everton v Wolverhampton Wanderers.

From an all-Premier League battle at Anfield to Manchester City beginning the defence of their trophy at the Etihad Stadium, supporters have a number of opportunities to experience Carabao Cup football with official hospitality.

Third-round ties will be played across the weeks commencing Monday 7th September and Monday 14th September 2026.

Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur

Liverpool against Tottenham is undoubtably the headline tie of the third-round draw, with Spurs heading to Anfield for another Carabao Cup meeting between the clubs.

Tottenham secured their place in round three with a convincing 5-1 victory over Charlton Athletic, with Mikey Moore, Dominic Solanke, Kevin Danso, Savio and Ben Davies all finding the net.

Attention now turns to Liverpool, who enter the competition at this stage and will have home advantage for the knockout encounter.

There is also recent history between the sides in this competition. Liverpool and Spurs met in the 2024/25 Carabao Cup semi-finals, with the Reds eventually progressing 4-1 on aggregate after overturning a first-leg deficit.

This time, everything will be decided in one night at Anfield, making Liverpool v Tottenham one of the most attractive hospitality fixtures of the third round.

Eventmasters Liverpool v Tottenham hospitality gives supporters the opportunity to experience cup football at Anfield with premium seating and matchday hospitality.

Manchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion

Old Trafford will host another all-Premier League tie when Manchester United welcome Brighton & Hove Albion.

United begin their Carabao Cup campaign in the third round and will be looking to make home advantage count as they target a place in the last 16.

Brighton provide top-flight opposition immediately, adding extra intrigue to a fixture between two sides already familiar with one another from Premier League competition.

With progression decided on the night, Manchester United v Brighton brings knockout football back to Old Trafford and offers another strong hospitality opportunity this September.

Manchester United v Brighton hospitality is available through Eventmasters for supporters looking to upgrade their matchday experience.

Manchester City v Norwich City

Defending champions Manchester City begin their latest Carabao Cup campaign at home to Norwich City.

City lifted the trophy at Wembley last season after beating Arsenal in the final and now start their bid to retain the competition at the Etihad Stadium.

Norwich travel north after progressing through the earlier rounds, but recent meetings at the Etihad have heavily favoured City, who have not lost at home to the Canaries in their last five meetings dating back to 2013.

The fixture offers supporters the chance to see the holders begin another knockout campaign under the Etihad lights.

Manchester City v Norwich hospitality is available with Eventmasters, combining Carabao Cup action with premium facilities at the Etihad Stadium.

Bournemouth v Lincoln City

Bournemouth have been handed a home tie against League One side Lincoln City at the Vitality Stadium.

The Cherries enter the Carabao Cup in round three and will be looking to avoid an upset as Lincoln make the trip to the south coast.

For Bournemouth, the tie represents an opportunity to progress in front of their own supporters, while Lincoln will travel knowing one victory would put them into the fourth round.

Bournemouth v Lincoln hospitality is available through Eventmasters for supporters wanting to enjoy the fixture from premium surroundings at the Vitality Stadium.

Everton v Wolverhampton Wanderers

Everton have been paired with Wolves in an all-Premier League third-round fixture at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

There is an additional storyline surrounding the tie after Wolves knocked Everton out of the Carabao Cup last season.

The Toffees now have an immediate opportunity to turn the tables, this time with home advantage at their new stadium.

Everton booked their place in the third round with a 4-0 victory away at Preston North End and will now face Premier League opposition for a place in the last 16.

Everton v Wolves hospitality is available with Eventmasters, providing the chance to watch knockout football at the Hill Dickinson Stadium with a premium matchday experience.

Carabao Cup third-round draw in full

Beyond those five featured fixtures, the third-round draw has produced several more intriguing ties, with hospitality available through Eventmasters across the competition.

The draw in full is:

Crystal Palace v Middlesbrough
Manchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion
Manchester City v Norwich City
Sunderland v Hull City
Ipswich Town v Arsenal
Coventry City v Aston Villa
Bournemouth v Lincoln City
Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur
Chelsea or Luton Town v Leeds United*
Millwall v Newcastle United
Fleetwood Town v Sheffield United
Everton v Wolverhampton Wanderers
Leyton Orient v Bradford City
Reading v Brentford
Peterborough United v Barnsley
West Ham United v Fulham or AFC Wimbledon

*Chelsea face Luton Town on Thursday night to determine who will host Leeds United in Round Four.

When is the Carabao Cup third round?

Third-round fixtures will take place across two midweeks in September:

Week commencing Monday 7th September 2026
Week commencing Monday 14th September 2026

Exact dates and kick-off times will be confirmed individually.

Watch Carabao Cup football with Eventmasters hospitality

Eventmasters offers Carabao Cup hospitality across the third-round fixture list, giving supporters the opportunity to experience knockout football from premium surroundings.

Liverpool v Tottenham, Manchester United v Brighton, Manchester City v Norwich, Bournemouth v Lincoln and Everton v Wolves are among the fixtures to look out for, but hospitality is also available for the remainder of the round.

Whether watching a Premier League heavyweight begin their cup campaign or seeing an underdog attempt to cause an upset, guests can enjoy some of September’s biggest Carabao Cup fixtures with official hospitality.

Carabao Cup Third Round FAQs

When will the 2026/27 Carabao Cup third round be played?

The third round will be played across the weeks commencing Monday 7th September and Monday 14th September 2026.

Which Carabao Cup third-round games are available with Eventmasters hospitality?

Eventmasters offers hospitality across the Carabao Cup third-round schedule, including Liverpool v Tottenham, Manchester United v Brighton, Manchester City v Norwich, Bournemouth v Lincoln and Everton v Wolves.

Who are the Carabao Cup holders?

Manchester City are the defending Carabao Cup champions after winning the competition in 2025/26.

Where will Liverpool v Tottenham be played?

Liverpool will host Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield in their Carabao Cup third-round tie.

Can I book Carabao Cup hospitality with Eventmasters?

Yes. Eventmasters offers Carabao Cup hospitality across the third-round fixture list, with a range of packages available for supporters looking to enjoy the competition from premium surroundings.