Carabao Cup second round: Wolves at Wednesday, West Brom at Newcastle, Walsall host Orient | OneFootball

The Carabao Cup second round draw has handed West Brom a trip to St James’ Park to face Newcastle United, Wolves an away tie at Sheffield Wednesday, and Walsall a home meeting with Leyton Orient.

ExpressAndStar.com notes that Newcastle have endured a chaotic summer. The fixtures will be played in the week beginning Monday, August 24, with the Saddlers’ tie under the lights at Bescot.

Wolves advanced with a 3-0 win over Port Vale at Molineux on Friday evening, while Albion cruised past Rotherham United 4-1.

Adam Armstrong, Andre and Fer Lopez struck before the break to give Cesar Peixoto a debut victory.

For West Brom, summer arrival Jimmy-Jay Morgan scored twice, with youngster Harry Whitwell and fellow new signing Felix Horn Mhyre also on target.

Walsall produced the first round’s standout upset, beating Championship side Bristol City 1-0 at Ashton Gate on Thursday night.

Aaron Pressley netted the winner as head coach Lee Grant recorded his first competitive success in the dugout.

Albion face another long journey that week, with a lunchtime trip to Middlesbrough scheduled for Saturday, August 29. Newcastle lifted the trophy in 2025 under then head coach Eddie Howe.

Source: ExpressAndStar.com

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