Overview

• Nine Premier League sides involved in European competition enter at this stage, with clubs such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham, Newcastle, Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa unable to face one another.
• The round is no longer regionalised, removing the north–south split from this point in the competition.
• The draw was scheduled to follow Grimsby Town vs Manchester United at Blundell Park, where Grimsby led 2-0 in a potential upset.
• Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football are broadcasting the draw live in the UK, with streaming on Sky Go.
• The timing was set for around 10:15pm BST, contingent on the conclusion of the remaining second-round tie.