Carabao Cup Round 2: Key Matchups and Stats to Watch
The Carabao Cup is back with its second-round fixtures, featuring 13 Premier League clubs who are not competing in European tournaments this season. This round promises some exciting matchups and intriguing statistics that are worth diving into.
Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle United kicks off the action on Wednesday at 8 PM. This will be the fifth League Cup clash between these two sides. Historically, Newcastle United has had the upper hand, winning the first two encounters in 1974 and 2011. However, Nottingham Forest has secured victories in their last two meetings, including a notable win in the second round in 2018. With these teams having scored 16 goals in their last three League Cup encounters, fans can expect a high-scoring game. Nottingham Forest is aiming for a historic third consecutive win against the Magpies, something they haven’t achieved in over a century.
West Ham United vs Bournemouth , also on Wednesday at 7:45 PM, marks just the second League Cup tie between these two clubs. West Ham emerged victorious in their first encounter in 1999. The Hammers have been strong in this competition, having not been eliminated at this stage for a decade. Bournemouth, meanwhile, has an impressive record in second-round ties, winning nine of their last ten. West Ham’s recent unbeaten run against Bournemouth suggests they will be favorites in this matchup.
Birmingham City vs Fulham takes place on Tuesday at 8 PM. Fulham has dominated recent meetings, winning all five of their last encounters with Birmingham, including two League Cup ties. Birmingham City has struggled in this competition recently, failing to advance beyond the second round in the last eight seasons. Fulham, coming off a semi-final appearance last year, will be looking to build on their strong form.
Everton vs Doncaster Rovers will be played on Tuesday at 7:45 PM. Everton defeated Doncaster Rovers 2-1 in this round last year, and Doncaster has struggled in previous visits to Goodison Park. Everton is undefeated in their last seven cup ties at home against lower-league teams. Doncaster Rovers will be aiming to reach the third round for the first time in seven years, while Everton looks to avoid an early exit, something they haven't faced since 2001.
Also Read:- Lucas Vázquez Welcomes James RodrÃguez to Rayo Vallecano with Heartfelt Message
- The Drummers of Oasis: Who Might Drum for the Band’s Reunion?
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Crawley Town is scheduled for Tuesday at 7:45 PM. The only previous encounter between these two was an FA Cup match in 1992, which Brighton won 5-0. Brighton has had mixed results in recent Carabao Cup ties, while Crawley Town aims to advance to the third round for only the third time in 12 seasons.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Burnley on Wednesday at 7:30 PM will feature a tight contest, as their last 12 meetings have produced only 20 goals. This will be their fourth League Cup tie, with Wolves winning the previous two encounters. Burnley has struggled in recent visits to Molineux, which could play into Wolverhampton's hands.
Leicester City vs Tranmere Rovers , on Tuesday at 7:45 PM, is a rematch of the 2000 League Cup Final, which Leicester won 2-1. Leicester has a solid record against Tranmere in recent years, winning 2-0 in last season’s tie. Tranmere hopes to advance past this round for the first time since 2014.
Crystal Palace vs Norwich City , also on Tuesday at 8 PM, will see Crystal Palace looking to extend their unbeaten run against Norwich to eight games. This will be their first meeting in the League Cup, and Palace has struggled in recent EFL Cup ties, having been eliminated by lower-league teams several times in the past decade.
Colchester United vs Brentford , on Wednesday at 7:45 PM, will see Brentford looking to continue their positive record against Colchester, having won nine of their last 16 encounters. Brentford has had mixed results in cup competitions since their Premier League promotion, while Colchester seeks to advance beyond this stage for the first time in recent seasons.
Cardiff City vs Southampton will also be played on Wednesday at 7:45 PM. Southampton has a perfect record in previous League Cup meetings with Cardiff. Cardiff, however, is looking to reach the third round in consecutive seasons for the first time in over a decade.
AFC Wimbledon vs Ipswich Town concludes the round on Wednesday at 7:45 PM. Ipswich Town won their last FA Cup clash with Wimbledon earlier this year. AFC Wimbledon has only managed one victory in seven encounters with Ipswich since their reformation.
As the Carabao Cup continues to unfold, these fixtures are set to provide thrilling moments and potential upsets. Keep an eye on these games for exciting football action and key moments that could shape the remainder of the competition.
Read More:
0 Comments