Details of Carabao Cup second round draw released as Newcastle United enter the competitionThe details of the 2026/27 Carabao Cup second round draw have been released. Newcastle United announcing: ‘The Magpies enter the competition at the second round stage along with the other 11 Premier League teams not participating in European competitions this season. All of the second round ties are due to be played on the week beginning Monday 24 August. Saturday 15 August 2026Newcastle United v Bayer Leverkusen friendly at St James’ Park, 3pm. Sunday 16 August 2026Newcastle United v Strasbourg friendly at St James’ Park, 4pm.