Tottenham Hotspur will host Championship side Charlton Athletic at home in the Carabao Cup second round. The draw, made on Monday night, sets up a clash between the Premier League side and their lower-league opponents in the week commencing 24 August.
What happened in the draw?
The Carabao Cup second-round draw paired Tottenham Hotspur with Charlton Athletic, while Chelsea will face Luton Town at home. Nottingham Forest and Leeds United will meet in the only all-Premier League tie of the round. The competition remains regionalised, with teams split into north and south sections to minimise travel.
Why it matters for Tottenham Hotspur
This early cup tie offers Tottenham Hotspur a chance to test their squad depth before the Premier League season kicks off. With a final 2025 league standing of 17th (41 points, 10W-11D-17L), the club will look to build momentum ahead of the new campaign. Last season, they scored 48 goals and conceded 57, finishing 44 points behind leaders Arsenal.
What comes next?
The second-round ties will be played in the week commencing 24 August. Tottenham Hotspur will aim to progress to the third round, where they could face one of the Premier League’s European clubs, who enter at that stage.
