Carabao Cup Third Round Draw Live as Newcastle United Discover Opponents
Newcastle begins its Carabao Cup title defence at home against third-tier Bradford while other Premier League clubs face lower-division opponents in September fixtures.
- Grimsby Town, a League Two team, knocked Manchester United out of the Carabao Cup on August 27, 2025, after a penalty shootout at Blundell Park.
- The upset followed a 2-2 draw where Manchester United equalised late through Harry Maguire before Grimsby prevailed 12-11 on penalties after a mammoth shootout.
- Following their victory, Grimsby Town will face crisis-hit Sheffield Wednesday in the third round, with ties scheduled for the weeks starting September 15 and 22.
- Newcastle United begin their Carabao Cup title defence against Bradford City, while Arsenal visit Port Vale and Liverpool host Southampton in third-round fixtures.
- These matches set the stage for competitive ties and shifting odds, as lower-league teams like Grimsby seek to extend their Cup run against established Premier League sides.
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