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NEC Nijmegen vs Excelsior: a postponed game that could not have landed at a worse time for the hosts The Goffertstadion hosts NEC Nijmegen and Excelsior Rotterdam on Tuesday, September 8 in the third round of the Eredivisie. Kickoff is set for 6:45 p.m. local time, the same as in France. This fixture was originally…

Millwall vs Newcastle United: 33 years apart, and a third-round tie that brings it all back The last meeting between Millwall and Newcastle United came back in 1993. Thirty-three years on, the two clubs meet again in the third round of the EFL Cup on Tuesday 8 September at 20:00 UK time, which is 21:00…

Wrexham vs Burnley: twelve goals conceded in five games, the burden dragging Burnley down Burnley have shipped 12 goals in five Championship matches, two more than anyone else in the division. That one stat says plenty about a relegated Premier League side that was supposed to be heading straight back up. The game is set…

Crystal Palace vs Middlesbrough: eight goals conceded in three league games, the stat that frames this third-round tie Crystal Palace have shipped eight goals in three Premier League matches, a total that leaves them among the most open defences in English football. That number sets the tone for this third-round EFL Cup clash, which is…

Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers: the same fixture, a year and one relegation later The third-round draw has thrown together two clubs who were already meeting at this stage last season. Wolverhampton won 2-0 at Molineux. Twelve months on, the venue has flipped. This one is at Everton on Wednesday 9 September, kicking off at 19:45…

Watford vs Preston North End: two sides heading in opposite directions meet under the lights Watford are winless in their last five matches in all competitions. Preston North End, by contrast, have finally picked up their first win of the season after four straight defeats. Kick-off for this sixth-round Championship fixture is set for Tuesday,…

Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United: another Ewood Park showdown just 15 days later The two clubs already met on this same pitch in late August in the EFL Cup, and Sheffield United came out on top 2-1. Tuesday’s meeting brings the same stage back into play, only this time it counts in the league. Kick-off…

Bournemouth vs Lincoln City: three leads blown at one end, four unbeaten games at the other Bournemouth have scored first in all three of their Premier League matches and still failed to win any of them. They have let every lead slip. Kick-off in this third-round EFL Cup tie is set for Tuesday 8 September…

Leyton Orient vs Bradford City: a League One clash for a spot in round four Leyton Orient have won their last four home games against Bradford City. Three of those wins came without conceding a goal. Kick-off for this third-round EFL Cup tie is set for Tuesday, 8 September at 19:45 UK time, or 20:45…