Nottingham Forest to host Leeds United in EFL Cup second round
Quick summary
The EFL Cup second-round draw pairs Nottingham Forest with Leeds United at the City Ground, among other fixtures from the draw.
Full article
Attributed to original sourceNottingham Forest will face Leeds in the Carabao Cup in the only all-Premier League tie in the second round of the competition.
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What happened
The EFL Cup (Carabao Cup) second-round draw has been conducted, with Nottingham Forest drawn at home to Leeds United as one of the headline ties. The draw includes clubs from the Championship and League One entering at this stage, alongside Premier League sides not involved in European competition. Full second-round fixtures are listed in the article. The matches are scheduled to take place in the week commencing August 25, 2025.
Chance analysis
This is a standard cup draw announcement with limited analytical depth — the Forest vs Leeds tie is the standout fixture, pairing two clubs with ambitions of returning to the Premier League. Neither side will want an early cup exit, but both may prioritize league form. For prediction systems, the draw sets the competitive landscape for the next round but doesn't materially shift league expectations.
Sets a notable second-round EFL Cup fixture between Forest and Leeds; no significant impact on league campaigns unless one side rests key players.
Monitor Forest vs Leeds EFL Cup second-round result for potential cup upset signal, but do not weight heavily in league predictions.