EFL Cup: Wednesday Night Matches, Fixtures, And Previews
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Arsenal vs Brighton
Beginning with Brighton & Hove Albion’s third-round visit to the Emirates on Wednesday night, Arsenal will attempt to snap a 30-year winless streak in the EFL Cup. While the Gunners enter at this round of the competition, the Seagulls had to defeat Forest Green Rovers 3-0 to get there.
Newcastle vs Crystal Palace
On Wednesday night, Newcastle United will play Crystal Palace in the third round of the EFL Cup in an effort to continue their outstanding season. However, following two victories, Palace has dropped to 10th place in the Premier League, while the Magpies have climbed to third.
Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham
Tottenham Hotspur will be seeking a spot in the fourth round of the EFL Cup when they travel to fellow Premier League outfit Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night. While Forest got a point in a 2-2 draw with Brentford on Saturday, Spurs are coming off a 2-1 Premier League defeat to Liverpool on Sunday.
Southampton vs Sheffield Wednesday
Managerless In the third round of the EFL Cup on Wednesday night, Southampton will host Sheffield Wednesday. Sheffield Wednesday are now in third position in League One, while the Saints are currently in 18th place in the Premier League rankings.
West Ham vs Blackburn Rovers
On Wednesday night, West Ham United will take on Blackburn Rovers in the third round of the EFL Cup in an effort to bounce back from consecutive Premier League defeats. While the Hammers are down in 15th place in the Premier League standings, Blackburn is second in the Championship as they try to return to the top division.
Wolves vs Leeds United
On Wednesday night, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Leeds United will face off in the EFL Cup for the first time, continuing their round three rivalry.
While Steve Davis’ team advanced by defeating Preston North End 2-1 in the second round, the Whites overcame Barnsley by a score of three goals to one.
Liverpool vs Derby
Liverpool will start the defense of their EFL Cup triumph on Wednesday night when Derby County visits Anfield for the third round.
In the current campaign, the Rams have beaten Mansfield Town and West Bromwich Albion, while the Reds defeated Chelsea in the 2021–22 championship game by penalties.
Man City vs Chelsea