Northampton
Town have been handed a dream draw in the EFL Cup third round against
Manchester United, while Accrington Stanley were rewarded for their win over
Burnley with a trip to West Ham.
The Cobblers shocked West Brom in the second round, winning 4-3 on penalties
following a 2-2 draw after extra time and penalty hero Kenji Gorre
immediately wished for a tie against four-time winners United.
Matty Pearson's winner in the final minute of extra time ensured Accrington
pulled off a shock against Burnley and they will again face Premier League
opposition in the next round when they travel to the Olympic Stadium to take
on the Hammers.
Premier League champions Leicester will face Chelsea at the King Power
Stadium in one of four all top-flight clashes.
Southampton will face Crystal Palace while Swansea will play holders
Manchester City and unbeaten Hull City will take the trip to Stoke City.
Gillingham, who came from behind to shock Watford in extra-time to reach the
third round, have earned themselves a meeting with yet another Premier
League club as they will take on Tottenham at White Hart Lane.
Championship side Nottingham Forest will host top-flight opposition after
being drawn at home against Arsenal while Leeds were handed a home fixture
and will face fellow Championship side Blackburn.
QPR were drawn against Premier League opponents Sunderland while Everton
will face Norwich and Derby have been drawn at home to Liverpool.
Newcastle and Wolves will meet in an all-Championship clash while Premier
League side Bournemouth host Preston, Brighton take on Reading and Fulham
have secured a home draw against Bristol City.
All ties will take place during the week beginning on the week beginning
September 19.
Full list of fixtures:
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal
Leeds United vs Blackburn Rovers
Queens Park Rangers vs Sunderland
West Ham vs Accrington Stanley
Southampton vs Crystal Palace
Swansea vs Manchester City
Fulham vs Bristol City
Bournemouth vs Preston North End
Tottenham vs Gillingham
Everton vs Norwich City
Derby County vs Liverpool
Northampton vs Manchester United
Brighton vs Reading
Newcastle United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Stoke City vs Hull City
Leicester City vs Chelsea
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