Are we playing in this competition?
We are but 22 teams get a bye in the first round : 20 PL teams, Cardiff, Fulham but not Huddersfield.
Quote from: The Rational Fan on August 13, 2019, 05:31:04 AM
We are but 22 teams get a bye in the first round : 20 PL teams, Cardiff, Fulham but not Huddersfield.
Why us and not Huddesfield?
Quote from: KingofCheese on August 13, 2019, 07:15:15 AM
Quote from: The Rational Fan on August 13, 2019, 05:31:04 AM
We are but 22 teams get a bye in the first round : 20 PL teams, Cardiff, Fulham but not Huddersfield.
Why us and not Huddesfield?
I think it's because they finished bottom of last seasons prem.
When did this rule come in
Quote from: Dr Know on August 13, 2019, 08:11:19 AM
Quote from: KingofCheese on August 13, 2019, 07:15:15 AM
Quote from: The Rational Fan on August 13, 2019, 05:31:04 AM
We are but 22 teams get a bye in the first round : 20 PL teams, Cardiff, Fulham but not Huddersfield.
Why us and not Huddesfield?
I think it's because they finished bottom of last seasons prem.
Yup - by coming 19th instead of 20th we get a first round bye. Not sure when that rule came in or if it has always been the case.
Quote from: Dr Quinzel on August 13, 2019, 09:12:17 AM
Quote from: Dr Know on August 13, 2019, 08:11:19 AM
Quote from: KingofCheese on August 13, 2019, 07:15:15 AM
Quote from: The Rational Fan on August 13, 2019, 05:31:04 AM
We are but 22 teams get a bye in the first round : 20 PL teams, Cardiff, Fulham but not Huddersfield.
Why us and not Huddesfield?
I think it's because they finished bottom of last seasons prem.
Yup - by coming 19th instead of 20th we get a first round bye. Not sure when that rule came in or if it has always been the case.
The number of teams that get a bye needs to be divisible by two, and they decided 22 teams get a bye so it's the 20 premier league teams and two best relegated teams.
Carabao Cup draw ball numbers confirmed as Premier League teams enter second round
As was the case with the first round, the second round draw will be regionalised into North and South sections
The second-round draw for the Carabao Cup takes place on Tuesday night.
After the first-round tie picks bizarrely took place in a Morrison's near Wembley, this time the draw will take place at Salford's home ground following their mouthwatering encounter with Leeds.
And there's plenty to look forward to as 13 Premier League teams - who are not competing in Europe this season - plus relegated Cardiff and Fulham enter the fray.
As was the case with the first round, the second round draw will be regionalised into North and South sections.
With no extra-time in the tournament, expect the draw to take place at the Peninsula Stadium around 10pm (UK time).
Here's the full numbers, starting with the North...
North Section
1. Aston Villa
2. Burnley
3. Everton
4. Leicester
5. Newcastle
6. Sheffield United
7. Tranmere or Hull
8. Grimsby or Doncaster
9. Wigan or Stoke
10. Port Vale or Burton
11. Nottingham Forest or Fleetwood
12. Bradford or Preston
13. Blackpool or Macclesfield
14. Blackburn or Oldham
15. Mansfield or Morecambe
16. Accrington or Sunderland
17. Scunthorpe or Derby
18. Rochdale or Bolton
19. Huddersfield or Lincoln
20. MIddlesbrough or Crewe
21. Shrewsbury or Rotherham
22. Sheffield Wednesday or Bury
23. Salford or Leeds
24. Barnsley or Carlisle
South Section
1. Bournemouth
2. Brighton
3. Cardiff
4. Crystal Palace
5. Fulham
6. Norwich
7. Southampton
8. Watford
9. West Ham
10. Portsmouth
11. Colchester or Swindon
12. Wimbledon or MK Dons
13. Oxford or Peterborough
14. QPR or Bristol City
15. Plymouth or Leyton Orient
16. Wycombe or Reading
17. Charlton or Forest Green
18. Gillingham or Newport
19. Stevenage or Southend
20. Luton or Ipswich
21. Walsall or Crawley
22. Bristol Rovers or Cheltenham
23. Brentford or Cambridge
24. Coventry or Exeter
25. Swansea or Northampton
26. West Brom or Millwall
https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/carabao-cup-draw-ball-numbers-18922909
Is it really called the elf cup?
Quote from: Twig on August 13, 2019, 12:37:35 PM
Is it really called the elf cup?
If you want the sponsor name it is Carabao EFL Cup. Just like how the Premier League is the Barclays Premier League and we're currently in the Sky Bet Championship.
Can't we get a bye from the whole stupid competition?!
Quote from: Robbie on August 13, 2019, 12:45:44 PM
Can't we get a bye from the whole stupid competition?!
Not sure why we would want a bye - it's a proper cup with Europa League entry to the winner, not some Autoglass/Corby Trouser Press type nonsense. Having said that, we have a diabolical record in it...
I must admit to being releived we avoided this round, we always seem to get Wycombe away.
Hopefully Huddersfield play some of their first team. Only 3 days until we play them
Quote from: Robbie on August 13, 2019, 12:45:44 PM
Can't we get a bye from the whole stupid competition?!
Yes after the next round when we lose.
Quote from: gang on August 13, 2019, 08:17:02 PM
Quote from: Robbie on August 13, 2019, 12:45:44 PM
Can't we get a bye from the whole stupid competition?!
Yes after the next round when we lose.
I dont recall it being stupid when Keegan's team knocked Southampton out and were 2 0 up with 5 to go in the quarters against Leicester. We wont talk about the shoot out 😞
Quote from: Robbie on August 13, 2019, 12:45:44 PM
Can't we get a bye from the whole stupid competition?!
Don't understand this attitude, seems like
you don't want us to ever win any silverware.
And some have the same idea about FA Cup.
Why do you bother supporting the club.😵
Southampton at the Cottage it is! Will surely be on the Tuesday as we have Cardiff on the Friday.
Quote from: fulhamben on August 13, 2019, 09:05:27 PM
Quote from: gang on August 13, 2019, 08:17:02 PM
Quote from: Robbie on August 13, 2019, 12:45:44 PM
Can't we get a bye from the whole stupid competition?!
Yes after the next round when we lose.
I dont recall it being stupid when Keegan's team knocked Southampton out and were 2 0 up with 5 to go in the quarters against Leicester. We wont talk about the shoot out 😞
This cup competition has changed a lot since then.
A good chance to try out some fringe players.
Well Huddersfield lost 0-1 at home to Lincoln.
11 changes from the side that played QPR.
After the game missed out on a plum draw in the next round v Everton.
Well done Lincoln.
Quote from: Tabby on August 13, 2019, 12:42:28 PM
Quote from: Twig on August 13, 2019, 12:37:35 PM
Is it really called the elf cup?
If you want the sponsor name it is Carabao EFL Cup. Just like how the Premier League is the Barclays Premier League and we're currently in the Sky Bet Championship.
It's not Barclays. There's no title sponsor
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