Carabao Cup third round: Man Utd draw Brighton, holders City start vs Norwich

The 2026-27 Carabao Cup third-round draw paired Manchester United with Brighton — the side that knocked them out of this competition on penalties in 2022. Holders Manchester City begin their defence at home to Norwich City. Ties are played across the weeks commencing 7 and 14 September. The final is set for 21 March 2027.