Football NewsMirror FootballUnverified source· 11 Aug 2026
Carabao Cup chaos: Chelsea and Fulham fixtures likely shifted
Chelsea's Monday night Premier League opener could trigger a domino effect on Carabao Cup ties.
Chelsea
team
Competition
Carabao Cup second round
Chelsea opponent
Luton Town
Venue
Stamford Bridge
Fulham opponent
AFC Wimbledon
What happened. Chelsea and Fulham's Carabao Cup second-round ties are likely to be moved to Thursday due to their Monday night Premier League clash.
- Chelsea face Luton Town at Stamford Bridge in the cup.
- Fulham host AFC Wimbledon in the same round.
- Both cup matches may be pushed back to Thursday.
The fixture shift could affect other matches, creating a domino effect in the schedule.
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