Colchester away in Carabao Cup

We have been drawn away to League Two side Colchester United in the third round of this season's Carabao Cup.

Third round ties are to be played in the week commencing 23 September.

We're one of seven Premier League Clubs competing in Europe who enter the competition at this stage.

An exact date, kick-off time and ticketing details for our fixture will be confirmed in due course. Keep an eye on Club channels for further updates.

Colchester knocked out Premier League side Crystal Palace on penalties in the second round on Tuesday night after a goalless draw.

We last visited Colchester in January, 2016, when we won 4-1 in an FA Cup fourth round tie.

Coincidentally, our Development Squad will also take on Colchester's senior side at the JobServe Community Stadium in the group stage of this season's Leasing.com Trophy in early October.

Last season, we made it through to the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup before losing out to Chelsea in a penalty shootout at Stamford Bridge, following a 2-2 aggregate draw.

Carabao Cup third round draw in full

Wolves v Reading
Oxford United v West Ham United
Watford v Swansea City
Brighton & Hove Albion v Aston Villa
Sheffield United v Sunderland
Colchester United v Spurs
Portsmouth v Southampton
Burton Albion v Bournemouth
Preston North End v Manchester City
MK Dons v Liverpool
Manchester United v Rochdale
Luton Town v Leicester City
Chelsea v Grimsby Town or Macclesfield Town
Sheffield Wednesday v Everton
Arsenal v Nottingham Forest
Crawley Town v Stoke City