FootXtra – Football News & Updates FootXtra brings you the latest football news, live updates, match previews, transfer stories, and in-depth analysis from leagues and tournaments around the world. Stay connected to the beautiful game every day.
The second-round winners in the EFL Cup 2025/26 did not have long to wait to discover their opponents in the next round of the competition.
More Premier League clubs were involved in the draw, with teams involved in the Champions League and Europa League entering for the first time at this stage.
Reigning top-flight champions Liverpool have won the EFL Cup a record 10 times, followed by Manchester City with eight titles and Manchester United with six.
Quick take: Match context: momentum and small details could decide this one, especially set-pieces and transitions. Form and fitness will matter; expect managers to rotate carefully around the congested schedule. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.
