A total of 50 clubs played in the second round: 15 that entered in this round and the 35 winners from the first round. The 15 clubs entering this round were the 13 clubs from the 2017 -- 18 Premier League not involved in any European competition, plus two clubs from the EFL Championship. The two clubs from the Championship are the two clubs that finished 18th and 19th in the 2016 -- 17 Premier League. The draw for the second round was held on 10 August 2017.
when is the second round draw of the carabao cup
10 August 2017