The Carabao Cup third round draw has been completed, with some exciting fixtures lined up as Premier League giants join the competition.

The draw, conducted on Wednesday night after Grimsby Town’s shock elimination of Manchester United, has handed top clubs both tough and favorable ties.

Arsenal will be on the road to face Port Vale, while Chelsea also travels away to take on Lincoln City. Holders Manchester City face a tricky trip to Huddersfield Town, and Liverpool will host Southampton at Anfield.

Elsewhere, Tottenham Hotspur welcome Doncaster Rovers, while Newcastle United visit Bradford City.

The fixtures will be played across the weeks commencing September 15 and 22, 2025.

Here’s the full draw:

Port Vale vs Arsenal

Swansea City vs Nottingham Forest

Lincoln City vs Chelsea

Tottenham Hotspur vs Doncaster Rovers

Brentford vs Aston Villa

Huddersfield Town vs Manchester City

Liverpool vs Southampton

Newcastle United vs Bradford City

Sheffield Wednesday vs Grimsby Town

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Everton

Crystal Palace vs Millwall

Burnley vs Cardiff City

Wrexham vs Reading

Wigan Athletic vs Wycombe Wanderers

Barnsley vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Fulham vs Cambridge United

With shocks already happening in the early rounds, fans will be eager to see which underdogs can upset the odds again when the third round kicks off.