Carabao Cup 2025-26 Second Round: Football Fans Brace for Impact

All football fans are busy with the new football season, which has already opened with the fascinating Carabao Cup 2025-26 season. Last weekend, rivals Swansea City were unbeaten. Crawley Town and Preston North End defeated the Barrow team in the EFL Cup. Doncaster Rovers overcame a surprise victory over Middlesbrough. Stockport County defeated and got the better of Crewe Alexandra, and Oxford United advanced past Colchester. Coventry City edged out Luton Town, while Lincoln City beat Harrogate Town. AFC Wimbledon triumphed over Gillingham, and Salford City beat Rotherham United in the Carabao Cup. Mansfield Town edged Chesterfield in the English Football League 2025-26 season. Wrexham’s stunning performances, Hull City, and Argyle edged out QPR in the Carabao Cup 2045-26 season. Charlton Athletic defeated Stevenage, and Bristol City edged out MK Dons. Dive into the world of sports with the latest updates and in-depth information.

Earlier Contenders

The Blackburn Rovers edged out Bradford City for the continuation, and Southampton overtook Northampton Town. Wycombe Wanderers defeated Leyton Orient, and Norwich City won against Watford in the Carabao Cup 2025-26. Derby County beat West Bromwich Albion, and Shrewsbury Town was triumphant over Grimsby Town. Cambridge United defeated Bristol Rovers, Reading overcame Portsmouth, and Cardiff City edged out Swindon Town. Wigan Athletic defeated Notts County, and Peterborough United defeated Accrington Stanley. Stoke City is unbeaten by Walsall, and Blackpool has a victory over Port Vale. Ipswich Town edged out Bromley, Exeter City was triumphant over Cheltenham, and Sheffield Wednesday won over Bolton Wanderers. Barnsley edged out success against Fleetwood Town in the Carabao Cup 2025-26 season for the first round. Leicester City outclassed Huddersfield, and Sheffield United beat Birmingham City. Finally, a match of Burton Albion’s unbeaten run over Tranmere Rovers to wrap up an electrifying round of fixtures. Check out all the in-depth football news.

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Forthcoming Challenges

Cambridge United vs Charlton

At Cledara Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, England, Cambridge United will clash with Charlton on August 26, 2025, in the second round of the Carabao Cup 2025-26 season. Here’s their fresh news.

Flowing From

• Cambridge United—13th position in the Football League Two.
• Charlton- 14th position in the Championship.

Prediction

Cambridge United had played one match in the EFL Cup’s new season. Their campaign has only one win; draws and losses are zero in their performances. In past head-to-head matches, Cambridge United has zero wins, while Charlton has six victories with three draws.

Conversely, Charlton had been in impressive form in their own Championship league. This team was still busy with the EFL Cup and played one match. Their team won that match. Hence, Cambridge United will have a solid home turf to take a win.

Barnsley vs Rotherham

Barnsley and Rotherham clashed on August 26, 2025, at Oakwell Stadium in Barnsley, England. They are meeting in the second round of the Carabao Cup 2025-26 run-in.

Flowing From

• Barnsley—6th position in the Football League One.
• Rotherham- 17th position in the Football League One.

Prediction

Barnsley will be trustworthy in returning to winning ways here following a 2-0 League One loss in the past game. Matty Stevens (29′) and Antwoine Hackford (70′) scored for AFC Wimbledon. Marc Roberts is suffering from an unknown injury, and Josh Earl was also affected by an unknown injury.

In their past game, Rotherham drew 2-2 in the League One tie with Wigan Athletic. Sean Raggett and Shaun McWilliams scored Rotherham United goals, while Paul Mullin scored for Athletic. Based on their performances, Barnsley will undoubtedly gain a slight edge.

Preston vs Wrexham

On August 26, 2025, Preston and Wrexham will meet at Deepdale Stadium in Preston, England, for the second round of the Carabao Cup 2025-26, the moment of truth.

Flowing From

• Preston—6th position in the Championship.
• Wrexham—19th position in the Championship.

Prediction

Paul Heckingbottom’s side has been enjoying a glittery start to the Championship season. They played an open match and drew with QPR, followed by back-to-back victories over Leicester City and Ipswich Town. This team has done this for the past 80 years with international league preparation for the FA and EFL Cup.

Phil Parkinson’s side is on an authoritarian winning streak in the Championship and is the subject of promoted fanfare. They are placed in 19th position with just a point from three matches. In the EFL Cup, this Wrexham team has better performance options. Thus, Preston will follow up; the same tactics apply, and strategy moves will be made to secure success in their upcoming matches.

Wigan Athletic vs Stockport

For the second round in the Carabao Cup 2025-26 season, Wigan Athletic tussles with Stockport. They are on August 26, 2025, at DW Stadium, Wigan, England.

Flowing From

• Wigan Athletic—12th position in the Football League One.
• Stockport- 5th position in the Football League One.

Prediction

Wigan aims to return from a 2-2 League One tie result over Rotherham United. Paul Mullin scored for Wigan Athletic. In comparison, Sean Raggett (42′) and Shaun McWilliams (60′) scored for Rotherham United. Ryan Lowe is an excellent player and scored eight times in their preceding half-dozen outings.

Stockport County will clash following a 2-1 League One victory over Burton Albion in their last outing. For Stockport, the scorers are Jack Diamond (69′) and Ollie Norwood (77′). Udoka Godwin-Malife (24′) scored for Burton Albion. This team has scored over five goals in five of its last six games, seeing opposing sides hit seven goals. Defensively, this team has too solid a form in all matches. Based on their performances, Stockport will have more chances to earn in their forthcoming series.

Birmingham vs Port Vale

At St. Andrew’s Stadium, Birmingham, England, Port Vale conflicts with Birmingham on August 26, 2025. These two teams are in the second round of the Carabao Cup 2025-26 season.

Flowing From

• Birmingham—5th position in the Championship.
• Port Vale- 22nd position in the Football League One.

Prediction

Birmingham’s injury list includes midfielder Paik Seung-ho and defender Phil Neumann, who were suspended for the short term. Chris Davies has been a recent comparison, with plenty of quality and depth in his squad. This team manager will be confident, and his side can cope with absences and still be convinced. The Birmingham team can own and do their job over lower-league opposition.

Port Vale emerges as a tough challenge, and they create a secure position for this city team in their upcoming clash. Manager Moore will be without experienced forward Jayden Stockley due to a suspension. Vale will be eager to respond with a strict performance following recent defeats to Stevenage. Their opponent is ready to attack their side in fine form and must be at the back to avoid getting away with easy chances. With solid defensive showcases, staying in the game and trying to reason an upset will be a pivotal matter. Given that Birmingham will likely hold on to a triumph.

Millwall vs Coventry

Millwall will face Coventry on August 26, 2025, at the Den, London, England, in the second round of the Carabao Cup 2025-26 season.

Flowing From

• Millwall—8th position in the Championship.
• Coventry—3rd position in the Championship.

Prediction

The Millwall team had two wins in this EFL Cup 2025-26 season. They finished with one win, one loss, and zero draws, from which Millwall had zero home victories. Millwall’s average goals scored and conceded are zero and one, respectively, and their difference is -1. Their average goal score by team when Millwall plays at home is 90. It takes Millwall an average of 90 minutes to score a goal at its home stadium.

Conversely, Coventry City had played three games in the EFL Cup tournament. This club won zero clashes at away matches, and overall, they won two, lost one, and drew zero times. Their conceded goals had been scored zero, and the goal difference is zero. Coventry City, where goals are scored approximately equally by both teams in Coventry City away matches. When they played away, the number of matches in which both teams scored was zero. Coventry City players need about zero game time to score in away matches. This time, Coventry will surely gain oncoming matches.

Cardiff City vs Cheltenham

Cardiff City and Cheltenham gather for the second round in the Carabao Cup 2025-26 season. Both teams are on August 26, 2025, at Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff, Wales.

Flowing From

• Cardiff City—1st position in the Football League One.
• Cheltenham- 24th position in the Football League Two.

Prediction

This city hopes for the same results and their winning streak in the League One victory over Luton Town. Chris Willock scored for 68 minutes for the Cardiff City team. Their recent form deserves a point; it is an excellent time for Cardiff City. They have been owning the opposition a little, resulting in the number of goals at their end over the past six outings.

Cheltenham suffered a disappointing loss in the last game against Barnet in the League Two competition. They will be travelling fans and hopeful for a better result in the upcoming match. Oliver Hawkins scored in 62 minutes for their Barent team. Cheltenham has scored over five goals in their last six games and conceded 13 goals in total. At the back, Cheltenham have clearly had some more issues. As a result, Cardiff City will pick up a win in their anticipated matches.

Bromley vs Wycombe

At Hayes Lane Stadium, Bromley, England, Bromley will play Wycombe on August 26, 2025, in the second round of the Carabao Cup 2025-26 season.

Flowing From

• Bromley—6th position in the Football League Two
• Wycombe – 21st position in the Football League One

Prediction

Bromley would have a better result if the leading scorers were D. Elerewe and G. Abott, players in their performances. Elerewe scored one goal and zero assists, and Abbott scored zero goals and zero assists. Their team leaders are Deji Elerewe, who scored one point, and Omar Kolawole Olutemi, who scored one. Mitch Pinnock scored by one point.

The Wycombe side had been in excellent form, with George Abbott on the goal side, and his performance was impacted even more. Fin Back scored one goal against the Wycombe team in Football League One. Given this, Bromley will capture their victory in the upcoming matches over Wycombe.

Norwich City vs Southampton

Norwich City lock horns with Southampton on August 26, 2025, at Carrow Road, Norwich, England. They are meeting for the second round in the Carabao Cup 2025-26 season.

Flowing From

• Norwich City—17th position in the Championship.
• Southampton—10th position in the Championship.

Prediction

Norwich City will be a trustworthy result as we look ahead. Because the previous 1-2 lost to Middlesbrough in the Championship. In that game, Norwich City managed 59% possession and 14 attempts at goal, with three of them on target. Josh Sargent scored for the Norwich City team. For their opponents, Middlesbrough had four goals on target. Finn Azaz (43′) and Tommy Conway (45′) scored for the Middlesbrough team. They have been scored on in over five of their past six games, letting in eight goals.

In the Championship tournament, Southampton lost effort in their last game against Stoke City. Their travelling will be full of confident supporters, a boost to get a good result. Southampton maintained 65% possession and 18 attempts on goal, with two on target. Only one scorer, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, for the Southampton side, while Lewis Baker and Sorba Thomas scored for Stoke City. Therefore, Southampton will earn from their anticipation series.

Sunderland vs Huddersfield

Sunderland battles Huddersfield on August 26, 2025, at Stadium of Light, Sunderland, England. For the second round in the Carabao Cup, the moment of truth.

Flowing From

• Sunderland—7th position in the Premier League.
• Huddersfield—2nd position in the Football League One.

Prediction

Sunderland’s promotion must be upsetting Sheffield United in their first play-off success in their fifth attempt. Le Bris’s men impressed, beating West Ham United 3-0 in their return to the English Premier League (EPL). Even though Sunderland’s 2-0 loss to Burnley brought them back to earth. Aijbola Alese, Leo Fuhr, Dennis Cirkin, Romaine Mundle, and Luke O’Nein were affected and were on the injury list. Nordi Mukiele and Danile Ballard are also questionable when starting this match.

Huddersfield are the finalists of the EFL Cup 2014, a record in their achievements in this competition. Following a fifth win from their first six games and a new campaign, they won a penalty shootout against Leicester City. Sunderland is a top-flight team that is strong in attacking and controlling the game. Huddersfield edged Sunderland in their last two head-to-head records over the past year’s EFL Championship. The Black Cats’ previous face-to-face triumph dates back to November 2022 and is the hosts’ only triumph in their five meetings. This way, Huddersfield will receive their ticket to the next round of the EFL Cup.

Stoke City vs Bradford City

In the second round of the 2025-26 season of the Carabao Cup, Stoke City competed with Bradford City. On August 26, 2025, these two teams are at bet365 Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent, England.

Flowing From

• Stoke City—1stposition in the Championship.
• Bradford City—4th position in the Football League One.

Prediction

Stoke City began the EFL Cup season in fantastic form, winning all four competitive matches. They have secured dominant wins in the Championship over Derby County and Sheffield Wednesday, with three goals each game. Thanks to tough fan support, their home stadium support has been a huge advantage. Stoke City’s strong league form needs penalties to defeat Walsall in the first round of the EFL Cup.

Bradford City had a stunning start to their League One squad. They are securing a win over Stockport County and showing tough form overall. They’re coming off a dramatic promotion to League One, which could boost confidence and team spirit. Brandford City’s defense had been highlighted as a strength, conceding only 0.8 goals per match. They kept a clean sheet in two of their previous three away matches in their last five games. Stoke City plays in the higher division of the Championship and displays tough performances against higher-ranked teams. Branford’s form is better, and the away form is comparatively poor; inconsistent performances have characterized the past season. As we conclude, Stoke City, who have a home turf advantage, will undoubtedly obtain their success.

Grimsby Town vs Man United

Grimsby Town will compete against Man United on August 27, 2025, at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, England, for the second round in the Carabao Cup 2025-26 season.

Flowing From

• Grimsby Town—4th position in the Football League Two
• Man United—16th position in the Premier League

Prediction

Grimsby Town are bouncing back from a 1-1 tie over Accrington Stanley in the League Two competition. The Grimsby Town side was scored by Jaze Kabia (26′), while Tyle Walton (65′) scored for Accrington Stanley. This team has a persistent run of goalscoring form and has hit the target in their last six games. They have demanded a sum of 13 during the period and have conceded a total of six games.

In the past game, Manchester United drew 1-1 in the Premier League tie with Fulham in the EFL Cup. Man United had 48% possession and ten attempts on goal, with three on target. This team has been apparent in recent matches and has happened five times in their last six meetings. They managed a goal aggregate of six, and Manchester United scored six. Like this, Grimsby Town will have more possibilities than the Man United team.