Nottingham Forest Drawn Against Leeds in Carabao Cup Second Round
Nottingham Forest have been drawn against Leeds in the Carabao Cup second round, marking an all-Premier League clash. The draw, made on Monday night, also saw Chelsea and Tottenham drawn against League One and second-tier opposition respectively.
The 11 top-flight teams not competing in Europe this season join those to have progressed through the first round, including newly relegated West Ham. Brentford face a potentially tricky visit to second-tier Birmingham City, while Newcastle have been drawn at home to West Bromwich Albion.
Alongside West Ham, Wolves and Burnley were among the weekend winners reaching this stage; they will now play Championship opposition Southampton, and League One sides Sheffield Wednesday and Bradford respectively. David Moyes faces a reunion with the side where he began his managerial career as his Everton visit Preston North End.
The cup competition remains regionalised for now with the qualifiers split into a north and south section to ease travel demands, limiting the pool of possible opponents for each of the sides. The second-round ties will be played in the week commencing 24 August.
Nottingham Forest, currently 16th in the Premier League with 44 points from 38 games, are looking to bounce back from a recent dip in form. The Reds have scored 48 goals this season, conceding 51 and sitting 41 points behind leaders Arsenal. Their last result was a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth on 24 May 2026.
The team is currently without Chris Wood, who is sidelined. With the Carabao Cup second round draw now confirmed, Nottingham Forest will be looking to make a strong impression against Leeds.
What's Next for Nottingham Forest?
Nottingham Forest will now face Leeds in the Carabao Cup second round, with the tie set to be played in the week commencing 24 August. The Reds will be looking to make a strong impression against their Premier League opponents.
Why it Matters for Nottingham Forest
The Carabao Cup second round draw is a significant moment for Nottingham Forest, who will be looking to make a strong impression against Leeds. The tie will be played in the week commencing 24 August, with the Reds looking to bounce back from a recent dip in form.
What's at Stake for Nottingham Forest?
Nottingham Forest will be looking to make a strong impression against Leeds in the Carabao Cup second round. The tie will be played in the week commencing 24 August, with the Reds looking to bounce back from a recent dip in form and make a statement in the competition.
