Carabao Cup First Round Draw Sets Up Intriguing Fixtures The draw for the first round of the 2024/25 Carabao Cup has been made, with several standout fixtures to whet the appetite. Sheffield United vs Wrexham League One Sheffield United will welcome National League side Wrexham to Bramall Lane in one of the most intriguing ties. Wrexham have enjoyed a remarkable resurgence in recent years and will be looking to upset their higher-ranked opponents. Leeds United vs Middlesbrough Championship rivals Leeds United and Middlesbrough will face off at Elland Road. Both teams will be hoping to make a statement early in the competition, and it promises to be a highly competitive affair. Plymouth Argyle vs Cheltenham Town League One Plymouth Argyle will host League Two Cheltenham Town in another intriguing clash. Plymouth have been in good form this season, while Cheltenham will be looking to prove their credentials against tougher opposition. Other Notable Fixtures * Burnley vs Fleetwood Town * Blackburn Rovers vs Scunthorpe United * Luton Town vs Walsall * Salford City vs Bradford City * Morecambe vs Hartlepool United The first round of the Carabao Cup will be played on August 8-9, 2024, with the winners advancing to the second round. The draw has thrown up some fascinating matchups, and fans can expect plenty of drama and excitement in the opening stages of the competition.Headline: Carabao Cup First Round Draw: Sheffield United to Face Wrexham, Leeds Host MiddlesbroughHeadline: Carabao Cup First Round Draw: Sheffield United to Face Wrexham, Leeds Host Middlesbrough Sub-headline: All Carabao Cup matches will be available exclusively live for Sky Sports customers through the new Sky Sports+ streaming service Date and Time: 19:41, United Kingdom, Thursday, June 27, 2024 Body: The Carabao Cup first round draw has been made, with some intriguing ties set to take place. Sheffield United will welcome National League side Wrexham to Bramall Lane, while Championship giants Leeds United will host Middlesbrough in a mouth-watering clash. Wayne Rooney’s Plymouth Argyle will face League One Cheltenham Town. Other notable fixtures include a south London derby between Bromley and AFC Wimbledon, a cross-Solent rivalry between Portsmouth and Millwall, and a trip to Derby County for Chesterfield. For the first time, all Carabao Cup matches will be available to watch live on Sky Sports through the new Sky Sports+ streaming service. This service is available to all Sky Sports customers at no extra cost. Regionalized Draw: In the first and second rounds of this season’s tournament, the draw is regionalized, with the 32-team southern section and the 38-team northern section facing another team from their part of the country. Premier League Entry: Premier League clubs who finished outside the top four in the 2023/24 season will enter the competition in the second round. Clubs who finished in the top four – Manchester City, Arsenal, Tottenham, and Manchester United – will join in the third round. Key Dates: * Round 1: August 14 * Round 2: August 28 * Round 3: September 18 and 25 * Round 4: October 30 * Round 5: December 18 * Semi-final first leg: January 8 * Semi-final second leg: February 5 * Final: March 16Carabao Cup First Round Draw Announced The draw for the first round of the 2024/25 Carabao Cup took place today, pitting some of England’s top teams against lower-league opposition. Among the standout fixtures are: * Sheffield United vs Wrexham * Leeds United vs Middlesbrough * Plymouth Argyle vs Cheltenham Town * Portsmouth vs Gillingham Holders Manchester City, who have won the last six editions of the tournament, will enter the competition at the third round stage. The first round matches will take place on the week commencing August 12, 2024.