The English Football League has set the stage for a thrilling Carabao Cup third round after Wednesday’s draw produced mouth-watering ties.
Holders Newcastle United will be hosting League One side Bradford City at St James’ Park.
League Two giant-killers Grimby Town, who stunned Manchester United in a penalty shootout at Blundell Park, will continue their fairytale journey with a trip to Championship outfit Sheffield Wednesday.
Elsewhere, Manchester City begin their campaign away at Huddersfield Town, while Arsenal are handed a potentially tricky clash at League One Port Vale.
Chelsea will travel to Lincoln City, Tottenham Hotspur meet Doncaster Rovers, and Liverpool host Southampton in a heavyweight Anfield showdown.
The third-round fixtures will be played across the weeks of 15 and 22 September, coinciding with Champions League and Europa League group-stage action.
This is detailed in a Wednesday night statement on the EFL website titled, “Carabao Cup Round Three draw confirmed.”
Port Vale v Arsenal
Swansea City v Nottingham Forest
Lincoln City v Chelsea
Tottenham Hotspur v Doncaster Rovers
Brentford v Aston Villa
Huddersfield Town v Manchester City
Liverpool v Southampton
Newcastle United v Bradford City
Sheffield Wednesday v Grimsby Town
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Everton
Crystal Palace v Millwall
Burnley v Cardiff City
Wrexham v Reading
Wigan Athletic v Wycombe Wanderers
Barnsley v Brighton & Hove Albion
Fulham v Cambridge United
