Tottenham handed Charlton Athletic home tie in Carabao Cup second round as Chelsea draw Luton Town
Spurs will welcome the Championship side to north London in the week commencing Monday, August 24, in their first meeting with Charlton since January 2011.
The last encounter between the two clubs came in the third round of the FA Cup, when Tottenham secured a 3-0 victory. Andros Townsend opened the scoring before Jermain Defoe struck twice to send Spurs through.
Charlton finished 19th in the Championship last season under Nathan Jones and will now face a trip to Tottenham as they look to produce a cup upset.
For supporters looking to attend the fixture, Eventmasters is an officially appointed Tottenham Hotspur hospitality reseller, offering the chance to watch Spurs’ Carabao Cup campaign from premium surroundings.
With Tottenham’s home tie providing an opportunity to see the club in knockout action, hospitality tickets offer supporters a chance to turn the Charlton fixture into a special night in north London.
Chelsea to face Jack Wilshere’s Luton Town at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea have also been given home advantage in the second round, with League One side Luton Town travelling to Stamford Bridge.
The Blues are five-time winners of the Carabao Cup and will be expected to progress against the League One visitors as they begin their campaign.
Eventmasters also offers Chelsea hospitality tickets, giving supporters the opportunity to watch the Blues in action at Stamford Bridge for their Carabao Cup meeting with Luton.
Fulham draw AFC Wimbledon at Craven Cottage
Fulham will also play at home after being drawn against AFC Wimbledon at Craven Cottage.
The all-London tie will see Wimbledon travel across the capital for a second-round contest, with Fulham looking to secure their place in the next stage.
Eventmasters hospitality tickets for Fulham provide supporters with another way to experience the Carabao Cup fixture at Craven Cottage, with the Cottagers beginning their knockout campaign on home soil.
For fans looking to combine the football with a hospitality experience, the Fulham fixture offers an opportunity to enjoy an evening of cup action at Craven Cottage.
The rest of the Carabao Cup draw
There is only one all-Premier League meeting in the second round, with four-time winners Nottingham Forest hosting Leeds United.
Elsewhere, Newcastle United will face West Bromwich Albion at St James’ Park, while Everton travel to Preston North End.
The Preston tie will see David Moyes return to the club where he began his managerial career.
Brentford face a potentially tricky trip to Birmingham City, while West Ham United travel to Southampton for an all Championship affair.
Ipswich Town will host Leicester City, Wolves travel to Sheffield Wednesday and Burnley face Bradford City.
The northern section also includes Stoke City against Hull City, Blackburn Rovers versus Sheffield United, Fleetwood Town against Shrewsbury Town, Blackpool versus Lincoln City, Barnsley against Crewe Alexandra and Doncaster Rovers hosting Middlesbrough.
In the southern section, Stevenage face Reading, Cardiff City take on Norwich City, Walsall host Leyton Orient, Cambridge United play Millwall and Watford welcome Peterborough United.
The remaining tie will see either Plymouth Argyle host Coventry City.
The nine English clubs involved in European competition this season will enter the Carabao Cup at the third-round stage.
All second-round matches are due to take place during the week commencing Monday, August 24, with exact dates and kick-off times to be confirmed.
Carabao Cup second-round draw in full
Northern section
- Stoke City v Hull City
- Newcastle United v West Bromwich Albion
- Blackburn Rovers v Sheffield United
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds United
- Fleetwood Town v Shrewsbury Town
- Bradford City v Burnley
- Sheffield Wednesday v Wolves
- Blackpool v Lincoln City
- Preston North End v Everton
- Barnsley v Crewe Alexandra
- Doncaster Rovers v Middlesbrough
Southern section
- Stevenage v Reading
- Cardiff City v Norwich City
- Ipswich Town v Leicester City
- Walsall v Leyton Orient
- Cambridge United v Millwall
- Birmingham City v Brentford
- Southampton v West Ham United
- Watford v Peterborough United
- Fulham v AFC Wimbledon
- Plymouth Argyle/Exeter City v Coventry City
- Chelsea v Luton Town
- Tottenham Hotspur v Charlton Athletic
Carabao Cup second-round FAQs
Who are Tottenham playing in the Carabao Cup?
Tottenham will host Championship side Charlton Athletic in the second round.
When will Tottenham play Charlton?
The tie is scheduled to take place during the week commencing Monday, August 24. The exact date and kick-off time are yet to be confirmed.
When did Tottenham last play Charlton?
Tottenham last faced Charlton in January 2011 in the FA Cup, winning 3-0 through goals from Andros Townsend and Jermain Defoe.
Who are Chelsea playing in the Carabao Cup?
Chelsea will host League One side Luton Town at Stamford Bridge.
Who are Fulham playing in the Carabao Cup?
Fulham have been drawn at home against AFC Wimbledon at Craven Cottage.
When is the Carabao Cup second round?
The second round is scheduled for the week commencing Monday, August 24, 2026.
Which teams enter the Carabao Cup in the third round?
The nine English clubs competing in European competition this season will enter the Carabao Cup at the third-round stage.












