Overview
- The draw confirmed four top-flight matchups: Tottenham vs Aston Villa, Everton vs Sunderland, Newcastle vs Bournemouth, and Manchester United vs Brighton.
- Holders Crystal Palace will visit sixth-tier Macclesfield, while fellow sixth-tier Weston-super-Mare travel to Grimsby Town.
- Arsenal were drawn away to Portsmouth, Chelsea visit Charlton at The Valley, Liverpool host Barnsley, and Manchester City play Exeter City at home.
- Wrexham host Nottingham Forest, and Boreham Wood will face Brackley Town or Burton Albion once the remaining second-round tie is settled.
- The draw was conducted live on TNT Sports by Joe Cole and Peter Crouch before Brackley vs Burton, with coverage available on discovery+ and the TNT Sports YouTube channel.