Northampton Town drawn against Man United in EFL Cup third round Last Updated: 24/08/16 11:18pm
Northampton Town have been handed a dream draw in the EFL Cup third round against Manchester United, while Accrington Stanley were rewarded for their win over Burnley with a trip to West Ham. The Cobblers shocked West Brom in the second round, winning 4-3 on penalties following a 2-2 draw after extra time and penalty hero Kenji Gorre immediately wished for a tie against four-time winners United.
Matty Pearson's winner in the final minute of extra time ensured Accrington pulled off a shock against Burnley and they will again face Premier League opposition in the next round when they travel to the Olympic Stadium to take on the Hammers.
Premier League champions Leicester will face Chelsea at the King Power Stadium in one of four all top-flight clashes.
Southampton will face Crystal Palace while Swansea will play holders Manchester City and unbeaten Hull City will take the trip to Stoke City.
Gillingham, who came from behind to shock Watford in extra-time to reach the third round, have earned themselves a meeting with yet another Premier League club as they will take on Tottenham at White Hart Lane.
Championship side Nottingham Forest will host top-flight opposition after being drawn at home against Arsenal while Leeds were handed a home fixture and will face fellow Championship side Blackburn.
QPR were drawn against Premier League opponents Sunderland while Everton will face Norwich and Derby have been drawn at home to Liverpool.
Newcastle and Wolves will meet in an all-Championship clash while Premier League side Bournemouth host Preston, Brighton take on Reading and Fulham have secured a home draw against Bristol City.
All ties will take place during the week beginning on the week beginning September 19.
Full list of fixtures:
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal Leeds United vs Blackburn Rovers Queens Park Rangers vs Sunderland West Ham vs Accrington Stanley Southampton vs Crystal Palace Swansea vs Manchester City Fulham vs Bristol City Bournemouth vs Preston North End Tottenham vs Gillingham Everton vs Norwich City Derby County vs Liverpool Northampton vs Manchester United Brighton vs Reading Newcastle United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers Stoke City vs Hull City Leicester City vs Chelsea http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/10550514/northampton-town-drawn-against-man-united-in-efl-cup-third-round
